Razi Berry Previous data from COVID-19 patients suggests that cigarette smokers are more likely to have health complications. One possible reason, researchers report May 15 in the journal Developmental Cell, is that smoking increases the gene expression of ACE2–the protein that binds SARS-CoV-2–which may promote COVID-19 infection. Prolonged smoking could cause an increase of the […]
Razi Berry The World Literacy Foundation announced today the development of an interactive “Netflix” type platform to equip educators with resources that have been affected by the indefinite school lockdown as a result of COVID-19. Streaming service born out of the coronavirus lockdown of classrooms The purpose behind the streaming service was born out of
Razi Berry Minimizing food waste is top of mind right now during the COVID-19 global pandemic, with the public concerned about the potential ramifications for our food supply chain. Lack of regulation, standardization, and understanding of date labeling on food products leads to billions of dollars per year in food waste in the US alone
Razi Berry For most adolescents, playing video games is an enjoyable and often social form of entertainment. While playing video games is a fun pastime, there is a growing concern that spending too much time playing video games is related to negative developmental outcomes and can become an addiction. 90% of gamers do not play
Razi Berry Relationships are key to influencing positive health behaviors and should not be forgotten during social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Strong relationships can help adults stay active in older age Strong relationships can help adults stay active in older age, according to a new study from public health researchers at the University
Razi Berry Early reports of COVID-19 symptoms and the compelling need to quickly identify treatment options and curb the growing number of critically ill patients have led to erroneous and potentially dangerous comparisons between COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases like high altitude pulmonary edema, or HAPE. Erroneous and potentially dangerous comparisons between COVID-19 and other
Razi Berry Parents should not feel pressured to make their young children undertake structured learning or achieve specific tasks, particularly during lockdown. A new study of children under the age of two has found that parents who take a more flexible approach to their child’s learning can — for children who were easy babies —
Razi Berry Levels of two major air pollutants have been drastically reduced since lockdowns began in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but a secondary pollutant — ground-level ozone — has increased in China, according to new research. Nitrogen dioxide pollution over northern China, Western Europe and the U.S. decreased by as much as 60% in
In 2006, Michael Sandler had a near-fatal bicycle accident while attempting to set a world record to skate from LA to NYC in support of those with learning disabilities. Instead of giving in to the fear and pain of the incident, Michael immediately knew that this was a gift that would create a better life for himself and others. A professional speed skater, cyclist, and coach for athletes and those with learning disabilities, Michael is probably the only person to be meditating and coaching from the back of an ambulance.
Razi Berry Despite better knowledge, we often make choices that aren’t good for us — and feel bad about it later. It’s possible to strengthen our self-control by making simple changes to our environment. Researchers from the University of Helsinki and the Max Planck Institute for Human Development describe how that can be achieved in
