Using AI to Fight Disinformation
Razi Berry Researchers at the University of Notre Dame are using artificial intelligence to develop an early warning system that will identify manipulated images, fake videos and disinformation online. The project is an effort to combat the rise of coordinated social media campaigns to incite violence, sew discord and threaten the integrity of democratic elections. […]
Adding Spices to Food May Lower Inflammation
Razi Berry Adding an array of spices to your meal is a surefire way to make it more tasty, but new Penn State research suggests it may increase its health benefits, as well. Spicing up your meal is a surefire way to make it more tasty and healthy In a randomized, controlled feeding study, the […]
Low Vit D May Increase Risk of COVID-19 Infection
Razi Berry A new study has found an association between low average levels of vitamin D and high numbers of COVID-19 cases and mortality rates across 20 European countries. Average low levels of vitamin D and high numbers of COVID-19 cases and mortality rates across 20 European countries linked in new study The research, led […]
Smoking May Promote COVID-19 Infection
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 […]
World Literacy Foundation Announces “Netflix” type Platform for Educators
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 […]
Call for More Attention on Food Waste – Zero Tolerance
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 […]
Long-term Impact of Video Gaming Studied
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 […]
Stronger Relationships Help with Activity in Old Age
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 […]
Warning of Equating COVID-19 with HAPE
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 […]
Engaged Parents Can Prevent the ‘Terrible Twos’
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 — […]