mRNA Technology: A New Era for Vaccines?
Vaccines have worked in the same way since they were invented more than 200 years ago: they use a weakened version of the targeted virus to create an ...
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Misconceptions surrounding health and medicine are common. Get the straight science – with compassion – from the Healthy@UH podcast, featuring medical experts and expertise from University Hospitals.
Using the Body’s Immune System To Fight Cancer
Immunotherapy is a new, groundbreaking approach to treating cancer that harnesses the body’s own natural defenses to fight tumors. Immunotherapy comes...
Cow’s Milk vs. Plant-Based Milk: Which is Better?
Many people choose plant-based alternatives to cow’s milk for themselves or their children because they want or need to avoid dairy. Others believe th...
What’s In the Baby Food You Give Your Child?
Studies show that some of the most common baby foods manufactured in the United States contain traces of arsenic, lead and mercury. Exposure to these ...
Recovering From COVID-19 Stress and Loss
For many people of all ages, the past year has been traumatic. Mental health problems have been reported among people hospitalized with COVID-19, whil...
Getting the Most Out of Over-the-Counter Medicines
Pain relievers, cough suppressants, nasal sprays – these and other over-the-counter medicines are supposed to help us feel better when we have minor i...
Do Sports Drinks and Foods Improve Athletic Performance for Kids?
If you’re the parent of a child who is serious about sports, you know these young athletes are looking for anything to give them an edge over the comp...
Are Statins Really Worth Taking for High Cholesterol?
Research has shown that statins are highly effective in reducing the risk of fatal heart attack and stroke. But some people are reluctant to take thes...
Can We Eliminate Food Allergies?
It’s not completely clear how, but scientists think a combination of factors, from genetics to the environment, play a role in children developing all...
The Science Behind Kindness and How It Benefits Your Health
The simple human act of kindness has numerous health benefits. It can help you experience fewer aches and pain and lower your blood pressure. It can p...