Differences in biological sex can dictate lifelong disease patterns, says a new study by Michigan State University researchers that links connections between specific hormones present before and after birth with immune response and lifelong immunological disease development. Published in the most recent edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the study answers… Read More »
The Connected Health Initiative on Monday published an open letter to Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., expressing support for the Telehealth Modernization Act and stressing the urgency of safeguarding access to virtual care before the public health emergency is set to expire. The initiative, a coalition of industry stakeholders including providers, payers and vendors, applauded efforts… Read More »
People with sickle cell disease are at greater risk for severe illness from COVID-19, but what about the nearly 3 million Americans who have the sickle cell trait and don’t even know it? A new study underway at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta looks to determine whether these individuals are also at risk, reports STAT.… Read More »
Of all the macronutrients, carbohydrates are the most popular. I know you agree with this assertion. But what can you citeat least three reasons behind this? Well, you may not be in a position to mention the three, but I am quite confident you can mention one reason – their contribution to our overall well-being.… Read More »