Nina Shapiro, Contributor

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Covid Testing: The Eyes Have It

Covid-19 testing by swabbing the eye may be a new option to get accurate results.

Antibodies For Covid-19 Found In Breast Milk After Vaccine

New study demonstrates that breast milk of vaccinated mothers will provide Covid-19 antibodies to infants.

Asthma Biologic May Reduce Severe Attacks By More Than 50%

A Phase 3 trial of a biologic was the first to show significant reduction in acute asthma events over a one-year period.

Studies Show That Asthma Does Not Increase Risk Of Severe Covid-19 Illness

Patients with a history of lung disease, especially asthma, have been considered to be at much higher risk of respiratory complications due to Covid-19, as having asthma leads to chronic as well as acute inflammation of the small airways (bronchi and a…

Texans Are Experiencing A New Surge: Carbon Monoxide Poisonings

As Texans are experiencing the horror of these freezing temperatures, coupled with mass power outages, water lines bursting, and gas leaks, they are simultaneously suffering the silent killer of carbon monoxide poisonings.

Local Reactions After Covid-19 Vaccine Can Mimic Signs Of Breast Cancer

As these lymph nodes are near the outer breast tissue, women have raised valid concerns that these lymph nodes are breast masses or breast cancer metastases.

Sleeping Fewer Than Five Hours Per Night Linked To Dementia And Death In Older Adults

For older adults, the impact of sleep deprivation can lead to higher risk of dementia and even higher risk of all-cause mortality.

New CDC Guidelines: If Vaccinated, No Quarantine Needed If Exposed To Covid-19

As of February 10, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control issued new guidelines regarding Covid-19 exposure to those who have received the currently available two-dose regimen of the Covid-19 vaccine.

Housing Insecurity Is Associated With Poor Sleep: Study

Sleep disorders are a national concern, and include too few hours per night, frequent nighttime wakening, obstructive sleep disorders such as snoring and obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, and more.

Anti-Vaccine Protesters Try To Block Vaccinations At Dodger Stadium

As thousands of individuals have been desperate to get an appointment for a Covid-19 vaccine at one of the Los Angeles County mega-PODS (point-of-dispensing sites), a small group of protesters attempted to block the entrance to the largest mega-POD in …