Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published September 13, 2018. By definition, a placebo is an inert substance that has no effect on your body. In medical research, placebos (such as sugar pills) are used as controls against which the effects of drugs are measured. However, the placebo effect, in which… Read More »
If you’re like most people, you’re consuming an unhealthy amount of sugar on a regular basis. Even if you don’t consistently eat junk food, candy or sweetened beverages, most processed foods contain an excessive amount of added sugar. The BBC documentary1 “The Truth About Sugar,” revealed one serving of Pad Thai noodles has nearly 9.5… Read More »
Broadband network operators can ensure a seamless smart home and business experience for their customers thanks to the release of two new multi-gigabit Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) devices today at the FTTH Conference in Madrid. S&T Iskratel unveiled its Iskratel Innbox X24, a multi-gigabit XGS-PON Optical Network Terminal (ONT) that offers symmetrical upstream and downstream… Read More »
Long COVID, also known as long-haul COVID, chronic COVID or long-haul syndrome, refers to symptoms that persist for four or more weeks after an initial COVID-19 infection.1 Signs and symptoms of long COVID include2 fatigue, shortness of breath, joint pain, memory, concentration or sleep problems, fast or pounding heartbeat, dizziness and depression or anxiety. These… Read More »