Editorial

If You’re Waiting on a Coronavirus Vaccine, Don’t Hold Your Breath

August 16, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: August 24, 2020

Many Americans are awaiting what they consider a return to normal as other countries around the world slowly begin to open back up. David L. Ryan/Boston Globe via Getty Images Unfortunately for us, it doesn’t look like that will be… [read]

Study Shows Antibiotics At a Young Age Can Disturb Gut Bacteria, Affecting the Maturation of the Immune System

August 14, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: August 24, 2020

A study published by Genome Medicine has shown that antibiotic usage in young animals increases their likelihood of developing inflammatory bowel disease when they are older. This evidence furthers supports the idea that using antibiotics in children under the age… [read]

Doctors Have Seen a Decrease in Infant Deaths During Lockdown – Why?

August 12, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: August 20, 2020

Throughout the world, many countries in some form of lockdown have seen a drastic drop in premature birth as well as SIDS. Denmark reported a 90% decrease in premature births, a 73% drop in Ireland, and a near 50% decrease… [read]

Germany Bans Single-Use Plastic by 2021

August 11, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: August 12, 2020

Germany has seen a 64% decrease in plastic bag usage since 2015. Recently Germany agreed to ban the sale of single-use plastics, including plastic straws, cutlery, cotton buds, and food containers by July 2021. Many disposable plastic products are superfluous… [read]

New Study Shows Cannabis is Not Good for Your Heart

August 9, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: August 12, 2020

A new study has been published in the American Heart Association (AHA) Journal examining how cannabis affects the heart. Data indicates that smoking cannabis can trigger cardiovascular problems like heart attacks and strokes. The data shows that heart rhythm abnormalities… [read]

High Blood Pressure and Diabetes Shown to Raise Your Risk of Dying from COVID-19

August 2, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: August 10, 2020

A new study has shown that high blood pressure increases your risk of dying from COVID-19. Doctors in China noticed a pattern when treating patients – nearly half of those in critical condition were also suffering from high blood pressure.… [read]

Gender Reassignment Surgeries Linked to Improved Mental Well-Being in Transgender People

June 30, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: July 29, 2020

A recent study has shown that after undergoing gender reassignment surgery, transgender people were less likely to experience depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts than before surgery. Their improvement in mental state can still be seen, and oftentimes continues to increase… [read]