Preliminary data from China suggest that people with diabetes and other preexisting conditions are more likely to experience serious complications and death from COVID-19 than people without diabetes and other conditions. But COVID-19 and the coronavirus that causes it are new, and researchers are still investigating how they impact immunity. We also know that if… Read More: What you need to know about COVID-19 if you have… »
We have all listened repeatedly to the many confused, confusing, and misleading statements coming from the White House in the midst of this pandemic, unprecedented in its scope and existential threat. Responding to all the misstatements would be a full-time job. However, the barrage of reckless comments made about drug treatments for COVID-19 during a… Read More: Why we must be cautious about hydroxychloroquine »
Rabbits hold a special place in our hearts – they’re often the animal of choice for cartoons and soft toys, and are known for their gentle, inquisitive personalities. But like most animals, there’s always more to learn about our beautiful floppy-eared friends. Read on to find out five things you might need to know about… Read More: What’s up doc? Five fun facts about bunnies, that’s what »
Next time you go to the doctor, remember to bring your genome card. What, you don’t have one? Of course you don’t. Wallet-sized cards containing a person’s genetic code don’t exist. Yet they were envisioned in a 1996 Los Angeles Times article, which predicted that by 2020 the makeup of a person’s genome would drive… Read More: A machine-versus-doctors fixation masks important questions about artificial intelligence »