MONDAY, April 20, 2020 — New mothers have long been told that breast milk is best for their baby, and now there’s more evidence that breastfeeding helps protect babies against potentially harmful viruses. With the coronavirus pandemic on everyone’s mind, the new research is especially timely. However, the report did not look specifically at the… Read More »
A group of researchers has brought the idea of food as a medicine one step closer. They have identified certain common foodstuffs that alter our microbiome. In science today, food and gut bacteria are two topics that are guaranteed to fuel interest and debate. Both, of course, are interrelated, and a new study focuses on… Read More »
Viruses thrive in the security lines at airports, according to several studies. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Viruses thrive in the security lines at airports, according to several studies. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images When you go through airport security, you might wish you had a pair of gloves on like the… Read More »