Month: May 2022

Timing is everything: How calories and meal timing affect mouse longevity

Just like hitting the gym at the right time can maximize your workout gains, it turns out that eating at the right time of day can boost a mouse’s lifespan! In a fascinating study following hundreds of mice throughout their lives, scientists found that a combination of cutting calories and practicing time-restricted eating led to […]

Published on May 5, 2022

FDA Limits Use of J&J’s COVID-19 Vaccine Due to Blood Clot Risk

The FDA has implemented restrictions on the use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, as it is found to carry a risk of a rare blood clotting syndrome. Similar to going to a restaurant and being told that only certain items on the menu are available due to an ingredient recall, the FDA is limiting […]

Published on May 5, 2022

Vaccine Against ‘Mono’ Virus Implicated in MS, Cancers Looks Promising

Scientists are making exciting progress in the development of vaccines for the mono virus, which is not only linked to cancer but has also been associated with multiple sclerosis (MS). In a recent study, two experimental vaccines were found to effectively block pathways that enable mono virus infection. While these vaccines are currently being tested […]

Published on May 5, 2022