In a document known as the Great Barrington Declaration, signed earlier this month, scientists embrace a concept known as “herd immunity,” in which a population builds up enough resistance to a pathogen that it runs out of victims to infect. On a call with reporters Monday, two senior White House officials cited the declaration, authored
The first full day of new coronavirus restrictions in Madrid appeared like business as usual on the city’s famed shopping avenue Gran Vía. But with a 50% capacity limit on shops, bars, and restaurants, a familiar sight had returned on a chilly Saturday afternoon. Reminiscent of a few months ago, when Spain was just emerging
As people age, the risk of developing diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and dementia rises. Often, these health complications are considered inevitable downsides of aging. However, new research and a related literature review throw a wrench in this conventional wisdom. Together, the findings suggest eating a plant-heavy diet can significantly delay the aging process, disease,
President Trump just released a video message about his COVID treatment and explains that he’s getting it approved for everyone that needs it. The treatment Trump is talking about is a therapeutic called Regeneron by Eli Lilly. They’ve been in the news today as they are seeking emergency approval from the FDA. Trump indicated that
At the beginning of the pandemic, people swarmed stores in search of products that would keep their home COVID-free. The shelves were, and often still are, wiped clean of any product that could disinfect surfaces and keep the virus away. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) swiftly compiled a list, referred to as List N,
At a White House ceremony to honor veterans, President Donald Trump told the assembled guests, “I’m not supposed to shake his hand” — and then did just that with the father of a fallen Marine. The exchange seemed harmless enough at the time, despite violating social-distancing guidelines. But it, and the many other interactions people
The connection between the COVID-19 pandemic and our dietary habits is undeniable. The stress of isolation, coupled with a struggling economy, has caused many of us to seek comfort with our old friends: Big Mac, Tom Collins, Ben, and Jerry. Overindulging in this kind of food and drink might not just be affecting your waistline,
Annrene Rowe, a 67 year old Florida woman was getting ready to celebrate her 10th wedding anniversary this summer when she noticed a bald spot on her scalp. Soon, her once thick and shoulder-length hair started falling out in clumps. “I was crying hysterically,” said Rowe. Rowe was hospitalized for 12 days in April with
For the better part of the past decade, the Whole Foods founder John Mackey, a libertarian and health food enthusiast, has been preaching the redemptive power of what he calls “conscious capitalism.” As he tells it, when businesses find their true purpose and serve not just investors, but all shareholders, everyone wins. That enlightened perspective
Phase 3 trials will begin immediately, with the first participants receiving doses on Wednesday, Johnson & Johnson Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Paul Stoffels said on a call with reporters. The vaccine candidate was developed by Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson. Johnson & Johnson is now the fourth company to begin large-scale
