COVID-19 antibodies may fade, but vaccine hopes have not By Joshua A. Krisch published 24 July 20 We are not yet sure how long COVID-19 immunity lasts, but experts agree that there is little cause for alarm and that a vaccine will likely still be successful.
What is herd immunity? By Joshua A. Krisch published 13 July 20 Scientists use herd immunity to describe the point at which a population is sufficiently immune to a disease to prevent its circulation.
Is the coronavirus airborne? Evidence is scant, infectious disease experts say By Joshua A. Krisch published 7 July 20 The most important ways to prevent transmission are still the same, whether SARS-CoV-2 spreads via tiny droplets or larger ones.
Keto diet may cause temporary flu-like symptoms. Here's what to expect. By Joshua A. Krisch published 14 March 20 The first few weeks of a keto diet may come with a spate of flu-like symptoms, including nausea, fatigue and dizziness, according to a new study.
Scientists may be 'on the cusp' of a universal flu vaccine By Joshua A. Krisch published 9 March 20 We may be one step closer to a universal flu vaccine, according to a new study.
A 'normal' resting heart rate may not be so normal after all By Joshua A. Krisch published 5 February 20 A new study finds that resting heart rate can vary between individuals by up to 70 beats per minute, calling into question how physicians use one of the most fundamental vital signs.
US life expectancy finally ticks upward. But it's too soon to call it a trend, experts say By Joshua A. Krisch published 30 January 20 Although CDC data suggest an increase in life expectancy as of 2018, the U.S. continues to lag behind comparable countries.
Declining Life Expectancy in America 'May Be the New Norm' By Joshua A. Krisch published 26 November 19 U.S. life expectancy is declining mostly among "working age" Americans.
