Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, there has been a debate around wearing a mask. Who should be wearing masks? Where should they be worn? How do they function in spreading the virus? What should they be made of? Are they actually effective? Needless to say, it has been a touch confusing. To help clear up…
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Over the last several months, scientists and medical researchers around the world have been pouring countless hours into COVID-19 research, trying to learn everything they can about the virus. How it travels, how long it survives on surfaces, and how it attacks the body are just a few of the questions that needed to be…
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Five U.S. drugmakers are recalling their versions of metformin, a widely-used diabetes medication, that has been found to have high levels of the chemical N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), which is linked to cancer [1]. What is Metformin? Metformin is a very common medication used to lower the blood sugar levels in individuals with type II diabetes. It…
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One of the best parts about the summer season is the array of local fresh fruit available on grocery store shelves, at farmers’ markets, and road-side stands. A recent viral TikTok video may have you second-guessing picking up that pint of fresh strawberries you were eyeing. Ever hear of strawberry worms? The video in question…
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Over the last several months, scientists around the world have been working to develop a vaccine for the novel coronavirus. Until a vaccine is available, however, other scientists are searching for a treatment that could provide short-term protection from the virus, or help improve patient outcomes and recovery. Drugs such as Remdesivir, the antiviral Avigan,…
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There’s a good chance that you or someone you know has had to have stitches at some point in their life, whether because of an injury or as part of a surgical procedure. But have you ever stopped to ask yourself what those stitches are made of? Stitches, or sutures, which is their medical term,…
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When you receive a prescription for a medication from your doctor, you generally trust that it is safe – that it will improve your health, not harm it. Especially when it is a drug that is used by millions of people every day. The FDA has recently begun testing samples of a commonly-used type 2…
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When you pick out your produce at the grocery store, you trust that it is safe for you to eat, and at least hope that it was produced in a way that is not harmful to the environment. Pesticides, of course, do not really fit within this narrative, and it turns out that while many…
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In recent days, headlines crying “more polio cases now caused by vaccine than by wild virus” are circulating online. But before you jump to conclusions about the safety of polio vaccines, you should look a little closer. No, people are not catching polio from getting a polio vaccine. But there is some truth to those…
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More than 48 tonnes of premade salads have been recalled from retailers around the country because of potential E.coli contamination [1]. Missa Bay LLC. of Swedesboro, New Jersey have determined that a number of their salad products that contain meat or poultry may be contaminated with the E. coli strain O157:H7 [2]. This particular strain…
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You’ve heard it all before: the best ways to prevent cancer are to avoid tobacco, eat a healthy diet, maintain a proper weight, avoid excessive alcohol and sun exposure, and exercise regularly [1]. Beyond these basic lifestyle habits, doctors also recommend regular screening for common cancers to detect changes in your body that could become…
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It has only been a matter of months since “N-nitrosodiethylamine” became a household name. The chemical, otherwise known as NDMA or NDEA is a probable human carcinogen that had been showing up in places it doesn’t belong- namely, common high blood pressure medications such as Losartan. (1) Now, the FDA reports that trace amounts of…
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The only true “love at first sight” is the moment a mother holds her newborn child for the first time. No matter what health beliefs they uphold, all parents can agree on one thing: They want the best for their children. They want them to grow up healthy and strong. Therefore, it’s vital for all…
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An infection as the result of dog saliva caused an Ohio woman to spend 10 days in a coma, 80 days in the hospital, and ultimately lose her arms and legs. Marie Trainer says she has no memory of what happened but remembers feeling sick. She woke up from a medically-induced coma to discover that…
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