Researchers now report that kale and broccoli microgreens grown in either windowsills or under commercial growing conditions are rich in phytonutrients, though the levels of some compounds varied considerably between the two environments.
Bird flu hits US Turkey Farms – highly pathogenic H5N1 avian flu outbreak
U.S. poultry producers are tightening safety measures for their flocks as disease experts warn that wild birds are likely spreading a highly lethal form of avian flu across the country.
COVID-19 increases pregnancy complications in pregnant women
Pregnant women with COVID-19 appear to be at greater risk for common pregnancy complications — in addition to health risks from the virus — than pregnant women without COVID-19, suggests a study funded by the National Institutes of Health.
COVID-19 vaccination does not reduce chances of conception but COVID-19 infection can affect male fertility
COVID-19 vaccination does not affect the chances of conceiving a child, according to a study of more than 2,000 couples that was funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Pfizer’s Covid vaccine for kids under 5 might be available soon
Dr. Anthony Fauci – White House chief medical advisor – said the Food and Drug Administration could approve Pfizer and BioNTech’s vaccine for children under 5-years-old in the next month.
Free 400 million N95 masks for Americans
US president Biden’s administration will make 400 million N95 masks available to Americans for free starting next week in US.
COVID-19 Vaccine Combo seems superior
After recognizing that the ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 (Oxford/AstraZeneca) vaccine caused rare but severe adverse reactions, European health authorities have some recommendations.
Walnuts increase life expectancy – Harvard Research
Eating walnuts regularly may lower risk of death and increase life expectancy among older adults compared to those who do not eat the nuts, according to a Harvard-led study, published in the journal Nutrients.
Metformin – diabetes drug may prevent COVID-19 lung inflammation
The blood sugar-lowering drug metformin prevented pulmonary inflammation, a major factor in COVID-19 severity and mortality, in studies of mice infected by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.
Short wakeful rest may help our brains learn new skills
Our brains may replay compressed memories of learning new skills when we rest. The researchers found that during rest the volunteers’ brains rapidly and repeatedly replayed faster versions of the activity seen while they practiced typing a code.
Masks and good ventilation important for reducing spread of COVID-19 in classrooms
A new study from the University of Central Florida suggests that masks and a good ventilation system are more important than social distancing for reducing the airborne spread of COVID-19 in classrooms.
Germany extends lockdown till 18th April to break 3rd wave of COVID-19
Germany is extending its lockdown until April 18 and calling on citizens to stay at home for five days over the Easter holidays to try to break a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.