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Climate Change: Erratic Weather Slows Down the Economy

If the temperature varies strongly from day to day, the economy grows less. Through these seemingly small variations, climate change may have strong effects on economic growth.

Climate Change May Have Driven the Emergence of SARS-CoV-2

Over the last century, climate change, global greenhouse gas emissions have made southern China a hotspot for bat-borne coronaviruses, by driving the growth of forest habitats favored by bats.

For Weight Loss, Vegan Is Better Than the Mediterranean Diet

Vegan is more effective for weight loss, cholesterol control, body composition, and insulin sensitivity, when compared head to head with Mediterranean diet.

COVID-19 Vaccine Reluctance in The United States and Beyond

One in three Americans is hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Acceptance rates are high among the Chinese and low among Russians. Vaccine safety and efficacy and trust in governments are the key issues.

All-cause Excess Mortality during the Pandemic Exceeds COVID-19–related Mortality

Estimates of all-cause mortality during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic were significantly higher than predicted deaths plus COVID-19 deaths.

COVID-19 is Seasonal—Suggests Global Analysis

The number of COVID-19 cases significantly correlated with temperature and latitude across 221 countries and independent of comorbidities among the population.

Soil Health Is as Important as Air and Water Quality

Experts from the UK and Ireland suggest microbiologists collaborate with farmers to enhance soil health in a new report from the Microbiology Society.

Climate Change Is Hurting Children’s Diets

Climate change referring to rising temperatures and changes in rainfall patterns contribute to malnutrition, reduced diet quality, and micro-nutrient deficiencies among children.

Food Insufficiency During the Pandemic Linked to Depression, Anxiety

A new research shows rise in food insufficiency during the pandemic is linked to worsened mental health. Receipt of free groceries or meals alleviated the mental health burden.

Food Chemicals Can Inhibit a Key SARS-CoV-2 Enzyme

New research shows chemical compounds in foods or beverages like green tea, muscadine grapes and dark chocolate can bind to and block the function of a particular enzyme, or protease, in the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Obesity: An Emerging Health Crisis

One of the world's most prevalent health problems today is obesity. This growing trend has surpassed smoking as the leading preventable cause of premature...

Cardiac Arrest Survival Depends on Socioeconomic Status

Hospitalized patients from lower socioeconomic backgrounds are less likely to survive cardiac arrest than patients from higher socioeconomic backgrounds.