A third round of Free Covid-19 at-home test kits have been made available for every American household by the Biden Administration’s Health and Human Services Department. This news comes as reports of Covid-19 cases are on the rise… again. Which begs the question: when should you take a test? The Centers for Disease Control and […]
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Federal Government offers Third Round of Free COVID-19 Tests
The federal government started taking orders Monday for a third round of Covid-19 test kits to be mailed to any U.S. household. A Department of Health and Human Services website said Monday that all U.S. households were eligible to order a third round of tests. Each order now contains eight rapid antigen tests, the U.S. […]
Biden Signs Law Banning Baby Sleep Products Linked To Deaths
Infant sleep products blamed in the deaths of more than 200 babies in the U.S. will soon be outlawed. On Monday, President Joe Biden signed the “Safe Sleep for Babies Act” into law. It is legislation that prohibits the manufacture and sale of crib bumpers or inclined sleepers blamed for more than 200 infant deaths, […]
Women have Unique Stroke Risk Factors. Here’s how to Spot them and Prevent one.
Stroke is the No. 4 cause of death in women and kills more women than men. In fact, one in five women will have a stroke. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the lifetime risk of stroke for women between the ages of 55 and 75 in the United States is […]
FDA puts strict limits on Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine
As CNN reports, the US Food and Drug Administration announced last week that it is limiting the emergency use authorization of the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen Covid-19 vaccine to people 18 and older for whom other vaccines aren’t appropriate or accessible and those who opt for J&J because they wouldn’t otherwise get vaccinated. The FDA said […]
When it comes to Wearables, the question is, To Button, or Not To Button?
To button, or not to button? When it comes to wearables, the answer is you should always opt for physical buttons. And while they’re abundant on smartwatches, fitness trackers tend to favor touchscreens and capacitive buttons. But it looks like there may be some good news for fans of physical buttons. A new leaked photo […]
Abbott tries to Alleviate Baby Formula Shortage Due to the February Recall
In February, Abbott Laboratories recalled some of its popular baby formulas, including certain Similac products, made at its plant in Sturgis, after complaints about bacterial infections in infants who consumed the products. Unfortunately as a result, a domino effect has caused a massive baby formula shortage across the country that parents are describing as “a […]
May is Stroke Awareness Month – Learn the F.A.S.T. signs and Save a Life
May is Stroke Awareness Month, and according to the American Stroke Association, using the simple F.A.S.T. checklist is the quickest way to determine if someone is in need or urgent medical care. Knowing the signs and getting the stroke victim to immediate care is the best way to save a life. F is for Face […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and NAMI is asking, WhyCare?
Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. During May, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is one of the largest organizations raising awareness of mental health, and has been doing so for over 40 years. The NAMI website states: “Each year we fight stigma, provide support, educate […]
Colorado Prison Inmate Diagnosed with Human Avian Flu
A Colorado prison inmate who had direct exposure to poultry infected with avian flu is the first person in the U.S. to test positive with the current strain. The man, who is an inmate at a state correctional facility in Delta County, has showed mild symptoms of fatigue, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]