Month: November 2021

Journalists Follow Leads on Curbing Violence, Improving Psych Care and Crowdsourcing Covid Safety

KHN’s Peggy Girshman fellow Amanda Michelle Gomez discussed how Washington, D.C., is adopting public health tools to help curb gun violence on Newsy’s “Morning Rush” on Wednesday. Click here to watch Gomez on “Morning Rush”Read Gomez’s “DC’s Harllee Harper Is Using Public Health Tools to Prevent Gun Violence. Will It Work?“KHN interim Southern bureau editor […]

Published on November 6, 2021

6 Superfoods To Boost Immunity During Cold and Flu Season

The best defense is a good offense, and to stay healthy during the upcoming cold and flu season you need to prepare your body for battle. Boosting your immune system with the proper foods can help ward off illness, say experts. “As we get older, our immunity starts to… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on November 5, 2021

Alpha-Synuclein Induced Immune Cells Activation and Associated Therapy in Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder closely related to immunity. An important aspect of the pathogenesis of PD is the interaction between α-synuclein and a series of immune cells. Studies have shown that accumulation of α-synuclein can induce an autoimmune response that accelerates the progression of PD. This study discusses the mechanisms underlying the […]

Published on November 5, 2021