As the 19th of July – Freedom Day in the UK – signals a return to life as we once knew it, a lot of venues are remaining understandably cautious. Gyms and leisure centre owners are taking particular care to keep customers and staff safe – and to prevent closures due to employees having to… Read More »
A group of government health officials and medical organizations issued a statement supporting the COVID-19 vaccines for adolescents and young adults after a meeting of a special advisory committee with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “The vaccines are safe and effective, and they prevent COVID-19 illness. They will help protect you and your… Read More »
Plasma has been in high-demand these days as it is used to treat many diseases, including viral infections. Last year, in 2020, the Food and Drug Association requested the COVID-19 recovered people to donate their plasma. It is believed that plasma from a person who has recovered from the coronavirus will have antibodies against the… Read More »
Many women ask about the safety of drinking caffeinated beverages during pregnancy. A recent study looked at this question, analyzing data from the NICHD Fetal Growth Studies–Singletons, which included a group of 2,055 nonsmoking women at low risk for fetal growth problems. Caffeine consumption was evaluated using plasma concentrations of caffeine and paraxanthine (a metabolite… Read More »
Water can overflow and flood for a slew of reasons, including excessive rain, ice melting from snowcaps, high sea levels and coastal storms. The water accumulation can be slow moving — or come on quickly — destroying everything in its path. “The vast majority of fatalities that we see during severe weather storms today are… Read More »