We’ve all seen it in the meat aisle of a grocery store. Beyond Burgers, Impossible Meats: cozying up to regular beef hamburgers and hotdogs in the meat freezer, not looking at all out of place. But then, the word ‘plant-based’ catches your eye. What’s this? You do a double-take. Vegan food— in the meat freezer?… Read More »
I think we all need a break – from the constant headlines, the media frenzy, the endless shock and terror which seems to take up space on every radio, every TV, every newspaper in the country. speak of course of Normal People, RTE’s must-see adaptation of the Sally Rooney book that I kept meaning to… Read More »
This is part of our Coronavirus Update series in which Harvard specialists in epidemiology, infectious disease, economics, politics, and other disciplines offer insights into what the latest developments in the COVID-19 outbreak may bring. Though fever, cough, and shortness of breath are the symptoms most commonly associated with COVID-19 infection, a recent study in which… Read More »
A box of Plaquenil, an anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine made by Sanofi, used for years to treat malaria and autoimmune disorders. Alain Pitton | NurPhoto | Getty Images Hydroxychloroquine, the drug backed by President Donald Trump to combat Covid-19, is no better than a placebo in preventing infection of the coronavirus, according to results published Wednesday… Read More »
A new study using a roundworm model of Parkinson’s disease found that a probiotic bacterium could prevent, and in some cases reverse, toxic protein buildup. Misfolded alpha-synuclein proteins in the brain are the hallmark sign of Parkinson’s disease. Many experts believe that these toxic protein clumps lead to the progressive loss of brain cells that… Read More »
Looters target San Jose pharmacy, many without medication Looters targeted a pharmacy in San Jose on Sunday that’s been serving the community during the pandemic. SAN JOSE, Calif. – Looters targeted a pharmacy in San Jose on Sunday that’s been serving the community during the pandemic. Now, the owner of Garcia Pharmacy is telling some… Read More »