1918 flu pandemic upended long-standing social inequalities – at least for a time, new study finds
During the 1918 flu pandemic, white people died at similar rates to Black Americans, according to a new study – a very different pattern than what occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Martin Eiermann, Postdoctoral Fellow in Sociology, Duke University •
conversation
Dec. 16, 2022 • ~6 min
Dec. 16, 2022 • ~6 min
Nasal vaccines promise to stop the COVID-19 virus before it gets to the lungs – an immunologist explains how they work
An effective nasal vaccine could stop the virus that causes COVID-19 right at its point of entry. But devising one that works has been a challenge for researchers.
Michael W. Russell, Professor Emeritus of Microbiology and Immunology, University at Buffalo •
conversation
Dec. 14, 2022 • ~9 min
Dec. 14, 2022 • ~9 min
People can have food sensitivities without noticeable symptoms – long-term consumption of food allergens may lead to behavior and mood changes
Food allergies have been linked to behavioral and mood disorders, including depression, anxiety and ADHD.
Kumi Nagamoto-Combs, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Sciences, University of North Dakota •
conversation
Dec. 8, 2022 • ~10 min
Dec. 8, 2022 • ~10 min
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