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23andMe’s Study Draws Links between Covid-19 and Our Genetics

May 25, 2021 by Sage Edwards

Last spring as Covid-19 began making its way through the population 23andMe began a study to answer the question “who’s likely to get sick, or to get very sick?” A common problem with studies like this is finding enough participants,… [read]

Oxitec Releases First Genetically Modified Mosquitoes in the U.S

May 18, 2021 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: May 17, 2021

Oxitec, the biotech firm released the first round of genetically modified mosquitoes at the end of April. This is the first time in the U.S that genetically modified mosquitoes have been released. Previously the modified Aedes aegypti modified mosquitoes have… [read]

CDC Does Not Recommend Coronavirus Vaccine for Pregnant Women

April 29, 2021 by Sage Edwards

CDC director Rochelle Walensky said on Friday in a white house briefing that the CDC recommends pregnant women get the Covid-19 shot. Walensky cited a CDC analysis of more than 35,000 women vaccinated with Pfizer or Moderna’s shot, who saw… [read]

Can They Refer to The Impossible Burger as Meat?

April 29, 2021 by Sage Edwards

In the new beyond meat national ad for the “We Are Meat” campaign advertisers say “You’ll find this meat wherever you buy meat”. The impossible burger is made from soy protein, coconut oil, and other plant-based ingredients and it’s one… [read]

Former FDA Commissioner Says It’s Time to Remove Outdoor Mask Mandates

April 29, 2021 by Sage Edwards

Former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb has said he believes it’s time to do away with outdoor mask mandates at this time. “People could choose to wear a mask if they want to. I think there shouldn’t be requirements that… [read]

U.S Health Officials Call For a Pause in Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

April 22, 2021 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: April 22, 2021

The FDA has called for a pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine after reports of severe blood clotting. There have been six cases of severe blood clotting in 6.8 million doses of the vaccine. This… [read]

New Study Shows Childhood Diet and Excercise Produces Less Anxious Adults

April 22, 2021 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: April 22, 2021

A new study conducted by UC Riverside suggests that exercise and healthy diet in childhood lead to adults with bigger brains and less anxiety. The study aimed to examine the long term benefits of a healthy diet and exercise as… [read]

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