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Researchers studied the use of artificial sweeteners such as aspartame and stevia during pregnancy. Obesity is a disease that has reached epidemic levels across the United States and the world. Unfortunately, having obesity increases the risk of developing other illnesses, and is…

Study shows link between weight loss from bariatric surgery and COVID-19 severity. Entering 2022, worldwide COVID cases have topped the 290 million mark, with more than five million deaths (1). While new variants develop with lower mortality rates, the risk of severe…

By the end of October 2021, more than 245 million cases and almost 5 million deaths have been attributed to the COVID-19 virus (1). While vaccines have been developed for the SARS-Cov-2 virus, access to the vaccines is limited in some settings…

Researchers in Sweden evaluated the effects of being pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the scheme of monumental life changes, giving birth ranks towards the top of the list. New mothers often feel excitement and look forward to the day they meet…

COVID-19 viral particles have been detected in the heart muscles of people with COVID-19 as well as in autopsy samples. Heart damage is also thought to contribute to the symptoms of “long haul” COVID-19. As of August 2021, there were 201.75 million…

A new app for chronic fatigue assesses the severity of symptoms based on heart rate variability. Myalgic encephalomyelitis, also called chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), is a long-lasting illness with symptoms of extreme fatigue, which is not helped by resting. Additional symptoms include…