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The Importance of Protein for Cancer Patients

December 13, 2021 0

The Importance of Protein for Cancer Patients The James Comprehensive Cancer Center, Ohio State University September 28, 2020 Protein is one of the most important nutrients in the diets of cancer patients. “We really stress protein to our patients — to include it with every meal or snack,” says Candice [Read more…]

COVID-19

What does waning COVID-19 vaccine immunity mean? Experts say term is misleading

November 25, 2021 0

The idea of waning immunity has picked up steam in recent weeks, with some countries using it to justify rolling out third-dose COVID-19 vaccine boosters to their populations. But immunologists say the concept has been largely misunderstood. While antibodies – proteins created after infection or vaccination that help prevent future [Read more…]

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Storm of misinformation: Why some are seeking ivermectin to treat COVID-19

September 3, 2021 0

Last week, two patients referred to Dr. Michael Chatenay in Edmonton tested positive for COVID-19. When his team broke the news to them, he said, they asked whether they could be prescribed ivermectin to help treat the virus. The medication — used to treat parasitic infections — is being touted [Read more…]

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‘The ultimate selfishness’: Doctors grow frustrated as anti-vaxxers protest hospitals

September 3, 2021 0

Some doctors and nurses are frustrated with large groups of anti-vaccination protesters outside hospitals in cities across the country and say limited health-care resources are being used to save the lives of those who decided not to protect themselves against COVID-19. Dr. Steven Fedder, who works in the emergency room [Read more…]

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Rate of COVID-19 cases 12 times higher among unvaccinated than vaccinated: PHAC

September 3, 2021 0

With COVID-19 cases rising again, vaccines appear to remain effective even against the Delta variant, according to a new report from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). The rate of new cases is 12 times higher among the unvaccinated compared to fully vaccinated individuals, PHAC said. The rate of [Read more…]

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FDA warns Americans to stop taking horse dewormer for COVID-19: ‘You are not a horse’

August 26, 2021 0

It seems almost incredible to me that nearing the end of 2021 a warning like this one is still necessary. Such is the state of ignorance, antiscience movements, and quackery in the world. ~ admin The United States’ Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a statement on Saturday warning citizens [Read more…]

Environment and Climate Change

‘Ecological grief is very real’ and it can impact mental health of Canadian youth

August 21, 2021 0

Sabrina Huot sometimes feel the weight of the world and it’s climate on her shoulders. The MacEwan University student advocates sustainability and leads by example — riding her bike most places, cutting back on plastics and buying in bulk. Still, Huot said she wonders if it’s all for nothing. She [Read more…]

Environment and Climate Change

NASA Study Finds Tropical Forests’ Ability to Absorb Carbon Dioxide Is Waning

July 31, 2021 0

The Amazon rainforest is often called “the lungs of the world.” It produces oxygen and stores billions of tons of carbon every year. The Amazon rainforest covers more than 60% of the landmass of Peru. (USDA Forest Service photo by Diego Perez)   Earth’s trees and plants pull vast amounts [Read more…]

COVID-19

Should COVID-19 vaccines be mandatory for healthcare workers?

July 31, 2021 0

The short answer, in my opinion, is unquestionably yes. Individuals may (or may not) have the right to refuse a vaccination. However, the rights of any individual in any society reach a limit where they impose a risk to other people, and this is especially the case with Health Care [Read more…]

Environment and Climate Change

Machine Learning Model Doubles Accuracy of Global Landslide ‘Nowcasts’

June 11, 2021 0

Image shows a map of potential landslide risk output by NASA’s Landslide Hazard Assessment Model (LHASA) in June 2021. Red indicates the highest risk and dark blue indicates the lowest risk. (Credit: NASA)   Every year, landslides – the movement of rock, soil, and debris down a slope – cause [Read more…]

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  • The Importance of Protein for Cancer Patients
  • What does waning COVID-19 vaccine immunity mean? Experts say term is misleading
  • Storm of misinformation: Why some are seeking ivermectin to treat COVID-19
  • ‘The ultimate selfishness’: Doctors grow frustrated as anti-vaxxers protest hospitals
  • Rate of COVID-19 cases 12 times higher among unvaccinated than vaccinated: PHAC
  • FDA warns Americans to stop taking horse dewormer for COVID-19: ‘You are not a horse’
  • ‘Ecological grief is very real’ and it can impact mental health of Canadian youth
  • NASA Study Finds Tropical Forests’ Ability to Absorb Carbon Dioxide Is Waning
  • Should COVID-19 vaccines be mandatory for healthcare workers?
  • Machine Learning Model Doubles Accuracy of Global Landslide ‘Nowcasts’
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