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ACFT Standards: Army Combat Fitness Test Calculator

With this ACFT calculator, you can see how your score on the ACFT events matches up to the standards needed to pass. Track your progress as you prepare to take or retake the toughest fitness test the Army has ever created! Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on July 13, 2021

Scientists Uncover Why Asthma Attacks Plummeted During Pandemic

Across the United States the number of asthma attacks fell sharply during the pandemic. Studies in other countries such as England, Scotland, and South Korea found similar trends. While some experts thought that COVID-19 would cause a rise in the cases of asthma attacks,… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on July 12, 2021

FDA Plans Warning on J&J Vaccine for Autoimmune Disorder

Johnson & Johnson said Monday it was in discussions with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration about rare cases of a neurological disorder, Guillain-BarreĢ syndrome, that have been reported following vaccination with the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for […]

Published on July 12, 2021