Cinnamon may improve blood sugar control in people with a condition known as prediabetes and may slow the progression to type 2 diabetes, according to a new pilot study of 51 people with elevated blood sugars. “We are looking for safe, durable and cost-effective approaches to reduce the progression from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes,”
Chocoholics will undoubtedly be pleased to hear indulging in their favorite treat more than once a week could ward off heart disease. Enjoying the indulgence in moderation has previously been linked to reduced blood pressure, however, scientists from the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston wanted to better understand how it affects the vessels feeding
While the latest research suggests that antibodies against Covid-19 could be lost in just three months, a new hope has appeared on the horizon: the enigmatic T cell. The clues have been mounting for a while. First, scientists discovered patients who had recovered from infection with Covid-19 but mysteriously didn’t have any antibodies against it.
Bug spray, swollen welts, citronella. It’s mosquito season. And in a normal year, the health department serving Ohio’s Delaware County would be setting out more than 90 mosquito traps a week — black tubs of stagnant water with nets designed to ensnare the little buggers. But this year, because of COVID-19, the mosquitoes will fly
The feel of a freshly made bed is like no other. If getting into bed every night is one of life’s fine treats (and I believe it is), then slipping between newly clean sheets is like the organic dark chocolate version of that treat. On the flip side, bed-making is time consuming, so doing it
The reintroduction of a ban on the sale of alcohol in order to help curb the spread of coronavirus has divided South Africans. President Cyril Ramaphosa said the ban – the second this year – would take pressure off the health system. While some backed him, others said he was blaming citizens for his government’s
It’s not just you — a lot of people are exhausted. If people were hoping to at least catch up on some much-needed sleep during the lockdowns, things may not have worked out the way they hoped. A new study suggests that life during lockdown has left many Americans feeling more exhausted than before. According to
The worsening coronavirus pandemic hit a series of somber peaks across the United States on Tuesday, renewing fears that more hospitals could be overloaded with Covid-19 patients. At least 56 intensive care units in Florida hospitals reached capacity on Tuesday, state officials said. Another 35 hospitals show ICU bed availability of 10% or less, according
The City of Somerville has adopted a domestic partnership policy that recognizes polyamorous relationships after a unanimous vote of the City Council, Councilor Lance Davis said Wednesday. The ordinance, which may be the first of its kind in the country, passed after Davis introduced it at a council meeting last Thursday, reasoning with his fellow
Athletic apparel maker Lululemon Athletica Inc. said Monday it’s acquiring at-home exercise startup Mirror for $500 million. The deal is part of Lululemon’s plan to expand beyond just selling yoga tights and other workout clothing. “The acquisition of Mirror is an exciting opportunity to build upon that vision, enhance our digital and interactive capabilities, and
