Day: January 14, 2021
CDC Launches COVID-19 Survivors’ Study on Long-Term Effects
While much has been learned about COVID-19 in the year since it was first detected, its long-term effects on the health of COVID-19 survivors may take years to understand. Rush University Medical Center and partners across the country have launched a nationwide study of patients who have been infected withRead
Oolong Tea Stimulates Fat Breakdown During Sleep
Oolong tea could hold weight loss benefits while sleeping, according to a study by the University of Tsukuba. While the health benefits of the unoxidized green tea are well known, lesser is known about oolong tea, which is only partially oxidized. “Like all teas, oolong contains caffeine, which impacts energyRead
Genetically Weakened Skin Barrier Increases Risk of Skin Cancer and Diseases
The ability of the skin to protect from chemical exposure is something we inherit. Some people are less well-protected which could imply an increased risk of being afflicted by skin disease or cancer. A study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, published in Environmental Health Perspectives, shows how the rate ofRead