Elizabeth Holmes, founder of Theranos Inc., arrives at federal court in San Jose, California, on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images SAN JOSE, CALIF. — As Theranos’ troubles were mounting in 2014, the blood-testing start-up hired a dermatologist with no board certification in laboratory science or pathology to become […]
In recent years turmeric has gained increasing popularity as we continue to discover the huge health benefits it has. One current research topic of interest is whether the dietary addition of turmeric may help treat diabetes. Turmeric comes from a plant called Curcuma longa. Its active ingredient is curcumin, which gives it that bright yellow […]
Evidence from a recent study suggests that a specific gene may provide some resistance to severe symptoms of COVID-19. According to the study, the genetic make-up of those who experience severe COVID-19 symptoms, versus those who are asymptomatic, significantly differ at one gene location. The study found a significantly higher frequency of the HLA-DRB1*04:01 gene […]
