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Last week, we dove deep into existing research and revealed profound racial disparities in the amount of sleep that adults in the United States get on a regular basis. This week, we follow up with a Special Feature that tackles the reasons behind these disparities, featuring comments from experienced healthcare providers. Share on PinterestResearch shows…

A new study has explored an experimental COVID-19 vaccine for intranasal administration. The scientists show that just one dose may protect against infection in mice susceptible to the novel coronavirus.Share on PinterestThe findings of a recent study may be promising for researchers working to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.The race to develop a safe and effective…

Researchers from the University of Southern California (USC) have found what appears to be the likely order in which COVID-19 symptoms first appear.The study findings reveal individuals infected with COVID-19 will likely experience symptoms in the following order:fevercoughing and muscle painnausea, vomiting, or bothdiarrheaThe research appears in the journal Frontiers in Public Health. Doctoral candidate…

A recent review and meta-analysis asks whether honey is an effective treatment for a cough and other symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections. Overall, the authors conclude, honey is “superior to usual care for the improvement of symptoms.” However, because data are sparse, questions remain.Share on PinterestHoney may improve symptoms of a cold, though supporting…

New research has identified an association between heavy metal and radioactive soil pollution and the antibacterial resistance of bacteria living in that soil.Share on PinterestIs there a correlation between soil pollution and antibacterial resistance?The research, which appears in the journal Microbial Biotechnology, adds weight to earlier findings. Indeed, previous research suggests that because bacteria adapt…