Health

On nutrition: Vitamin C revisited

Experts at the Linus Pauling Institute sponsored an extremely interesting presentation of vitamin C this week. You may remember Dr. Pauling, a brilliant and sometimes controversial chemist who published numerous books and ...

Vaccination

Pfizer vaccine much less potent in kids aged 5-11

Fresh data shows that Pfizer's COVID vaccine is far less powerful at preventing infection among children ages 5 to 11 than teens, a finding that could leave some parents of younger children worried.

Gerontology & Geriatrics

Digital health tool aims to empower victims of elder abuse

In the United States, 5 percent to 10 percent of adults 65 and older are victims of elder abuse and mistreatment, public health experts say. Yet only one in 24 cases is ever identified. One of the barriers is a basic misunderstanding ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Complacency, 'COVID fatigue' expose disparities

Even while hammering home the message of vigilance to protect against the spread of COVID-19, medical experts like Dr. Jaime Imitola acknowledge the growing presence of "COVID fatigue."

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