Health & Science

New Yorkers wait outside an Urgent Care for Covid-19 testing. Experts at the Tufts 2020 COVID-19 Research Symposium talk about lessons learned from the pandemic.
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Four Things Experts Have Learned From the Pandemic
Germs, disinformation, and inequities are easily spread, say COVID-19 researchers

The battle is far from over, but public health professionals have already learned some valuable lessons about fighting a pandemic. Tufts...

Seasoned salmon surrounded by dill, vegetables and lemon on a wooden board.
December 7, 2020 Large Image
New study finds fish oil omega-3s EPA and DHA work differently on chronic inflammation
Small randomized trial in older adults compares benefits of the two in supplements

BOSTON (Dec. 7, 2020, 9:00 a.m. EST)...

“We work to form relationships with food companies to set meaningful policies to improve the lives of the animals in their supply chains,” said Nina Farley, VG12.
December 3, 2020 Large Image
Improving the Lives of Production Chickens
Animal advocate Nina Farley, VG12, finds common ground with large-scale farmers to prioritize the welfare of food animals

Many of the world’s largest food companies have pledged to sell only cage-free eggs by 2026. Nina Farley, VG12, is dedicated to holding them to...

“Whether people have access to healthy food, whether they have education about healthy food, whether they can pay for it—all those things have an impact on what they eat,” said Jacqueline Leon, N21. Photo: Ingimage
December 2, 2020 Large Image
Making Communities Healthier from Afar
The Baghdady Fund for Maternal and Child Nutrition allowed Jacqueline Leon, N21, to focus her research on pregnant women in need

After studying food insecurity as an undergrad and working for the summer lunch program in New York City through AmeriCorps Vista, Jacqueline Leon...

An X-ray of a dog showing two squiggly lines—the thin pieces of metal. Veterinarians warn pet owners to keep dogs away from masks—and urge all to properly dispose of used face coverings
November 23, 2020 Large Image
Face Masks Pose a Health Risk to Animals
Veterinarians warn pet owners to keep dogs away from masks—and urge all to properly dispose of used face coverings

Betsy Kehoe is not sure how King, her 2-year-old Labrador retriever, managed to eat two face masks sometime in mid-October. The dog is always...

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