Genetics Played Role in Rare Blood Clots Linked to COVID-19 Vaccines, Researchers Find

Genetics Played Role in Rare Blood Clots Linked to COVID-19 Vaccines, Researchers Find

Rare but deadly blood clots tied to Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca Plc’s Covid-19 shots were caused by an autoimmune reaction that some people are predisposed to, researchers found, a discovery that they say will shape development of future vaccines. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Adenovirus-based vaccines, like the J&J and AstraZeneca shots that were later pulled from…

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Bad news for meat lovers after 20 years of research

Bad news for meat lovers after 20 years of research

More than 20 years of research has shown that vegetarian and vegan diets are generally healthier than those including meat. However, scientists caution against broad dietary recommendations given the limitations of previous studies. Researchers involved with the new study looked at 48 papers published between January 2000 and June 2023 and analysed the data involving…

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Eric Adams Calling Immigrants ‘Excellent Swimmers’ Sparks Outrage and Confusion

Eric Adams Calling Immigrants ‘Excellent Swimmers’ Sparks Outrage and Confusion

New York City Mayor Eric Adams suggested Tuesday that immigrants could help solve the city’s lifeguard shortage because they’re “excellent swimmers,” a remark that sparked outrage among immigrant advocates and confusion among lifeguards. At a press conference on Tuesday, a reporter asked Adams for an update on the city’s lifeguard shortage in light of Memorial…

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