Fight or flight? How birds are helping to reveal the mysteries of evolution: A blend of natural and sexual selection sent birds skyward
New research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst uncovers the negative link between flight-worthiness and fight-worthiness in birds. Evolutionary pressure demanded that birds could either fly or arm themselves — but not both. Furthermore, the new research suggests that developing wings and not bony spurs involved both sexual and natural selection. This insight helps us […]
Study finds lockdown mental health issues tied to inflammation
A study born out of the COVID-19 pandemic may help us to understand what is happening in the brains of those of us who have stress-related disorders.The study, conducted by Massachusetts General Hospital and published by Brain, Behavior and Immunity, looked at healthy adults who were not infected with COVID-19 and tested them for various […]
Study finds lockdown mental health issues tied to inflammation
A study born out of the COVID-19 pandemic may help us to understand what is happening in the brains of those of us who have stress-related disorders.The study, conducted by Massachusetts General Hospital and published by Brain, Behavior and Immunity, looked at healthy adults who were not infected with COVID-19 and tested them for various […]
Boston to set benchmarks for removing, adding COVID-related rules
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said Wednesday that she wants city health officials to set benchmarks that can be used to trigger the start or end of COVID-19 restrictions — such as required masking — in the future. If implemented, the policy would mirror the way Boston exited from Wu’s vaccination requirement for indoor businesses last […]
Boston to set benchmarks for removing, adding COVID-related rules
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said Wednesday that she wants city health officials to set benchmarks that can be used to trigger the start or end of COVID-19 restrictions — such as required masking — in the future. If implemented, the policy would mirror the way Boston exited from Wu’s vaccination requirement for indoor businesses last […]
Study highlights benefits of pregnant mothers getting COVID-19 vaccine
Two new studies are adding to growing research showing the benefits of getting vaccinated while pregnant. That includes research released last week by Mass General Hospital.The MGH study found 98% of infants born to vaccinated mothers had detectable levels of antibodies two months after birth. Fifty-seven percent still had that protection after six months. That’s […]
Study highlights benefits of pregnant mothers getting COVID-19 vaccine
Two new studies are adding to growing research showing the benefits of getting vaccinated while pregnant. That includes research released last week by Mass General Hospital.The MGH study found 98% of infants born to vaccinated mothers had detectable levels of antibodies two months after birth. Fifty-seven percent still had that protection after six months. That’s […]
Study highlights benefits of pregnant mothers getting COVID-19 vaccine
Two new studies are adding to growing research showing the benefits of getting vaccinated while pregnant. That includes research released last week by Mass General Hospital.The MGH study found 98% of infants born to vaccinated mothers had detectable levels of antibodies two months after birth. Fifty-seven percent still had that protection after six months. That’s […]
Do COVID-19 vaccine, booster still offer enough protection for elderly patients?
Video: Do COVID-19 vaccine, booster still offer enough protection for elderly patients? Updated: 5:16 PM EST Feb 22, 2022 Hide Transcript Show Transcript MAA:RI QUEEN ELIZABETH CANCELLED HER ONLINE MEETINGS TODAY AFTER TESTING POSITIVE FOR CIDOV-1ON9 SUNDAY. HERE TO ANSWER SOME QUESTIONS IS DR. SIMONE WILDES, AN INFECTIOUS DISEASE SPECIALIST AT SOUTH SHORE HEALTH. NICE […]
Do COVID-19 vaccine, booster still offer enough protection for elderly patients?
Video: Do COVID-19 vaccine, booster still offer enough protection for elderly patients? Updated: 5:16 PM EST Feb 22, 2022 Hide Transcript Show Transcript MAA:RI QUEEN ELIZABETH CANCELLED HER ONLINE MEETINGS TODAY AFTER TESTING POSITIVE FOR CIDOV-1ON9 SUNDAY. HERE TO ANSWER SOME QUESTIONS IS DR. SIMONE WILDES, AN INFECTIOUS DISEASE SPECIALIST AT SOUTH SHORE HEALTH. NICE […]