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Editorial: COVID-19 Dark Web Marketplace

February 9, 2021February 9, 2021 Science ConnectedCOVID-19, Dark Web Marketplace, vaccinations

Kate Stone With COVID-19 vaccinations in short supply, consistent government messaging in its infancy, and distribution plans taking stumbling first steps, the so-called dark web marketplace (DWM) is rife with unregulated products and opportunistic medical fraud. Not all information is trustworthy, but nor is it all untrustworthy. Before putting trust in a piece of information (or an online product listing), and before assuming that all news is “fake,” please check the reliability of the source of that information. Reliable information about the coronavirus pandemic, including vaccines and personal protective equipment…

Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, receives the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at the HHS/NIH COVID-19 Vaccine Kick-Off event at NIH on 12/22/20. (NIH)

COVID-19 Health

Fact Check: Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine is 94.1% Effective

February 2, 2021January 31, 2021 Science ConnectedCOVID-19, vaccinations

New England Journal of Medicine confirmed that the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine known as mRNA-1273 was 94.1% efficacious in preventing COVID-19.

COVID-19 Health

BioNTech-Pfizer mRNA vaccine effective against UK variant of COVID-19

February 1, 2021April 1, 2021 Science ConnectedCOVID-19, healthcare, vaccinations, vaccines

Researchers find that the BioNTech-Pfizer vaccine is able to neutralize the UK variant of COVID-19 and provide people with immune protection.

Health Science Policy

Asbestos in Makeup Highlights Slack Talc Rules

January 25, 2021January 19, 2021 Science Connectedasbestos, cosmetic regulation, cosmetics, FDA, makeup, talc

Unregulated talc sources may expose more consumers to asbestos in makeup, according to a new study pushing for more product safety regulations.

Biology Cognitive Neuroscience Health

Cocoa Flavanols Could Boost Your Brainpower

January 18, 2021April 7, 2021 Science Connectedaging, Chocolate, Cocoa, Cognitive Performance, Flavanols, nutrition

Chocolate really is good for you! The flavanols found in cocoa can improve brain oxygenation and performance on complex tasks even in healthy adults.

Biology Genetics Health

Predictive Power of Biomarkers in Pediatric ICU

January 6, 2021April 2, 2021 Science ConnectedAKI, biomarker, kidney injury, medicine, pediatric

Biomarkers allow doctors to detect kidney malfunction earlier, and have the potential to change how we test and treat diseases in the future.

“Rotten Egg” Gas’ Surprising Role in Your Breathing

Biology Health

“Rotten Egg” Gas’ Surprising Role in Breathing

November 30, 2020November 29, 2020 Science Connectedbreathing, neurons, neuroscience, respiratory health

Hydrogen sulfide, commonly known as rotten egg gas, does more than clear a room—it also helps regulate your important bodily functions, like breathing!