A new pill to treat COVID-19 has shown “impressive” results in clinical trials, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top medical adviser to President Biden, said during a October 7 briefing by the White House pandemic response team. The drug, called molnupiravir, is an antiviral treatment developed by the pharmaceutical giant Merck in conjunction with Ridgeback Biotherapeutics. […]
The coronavirus could be harming vital cells in the pancreas and leaving people with diabetes, according to new research being pursued by scientists. The relationship between COVID-19 and diabetes is poorly understood and researchers don’t yet have definitive answers. But as the pandemic progressed, a growing number of disturbing reports suggested that people who caught […]
As first lady, an English professor, a mother and a grandmother, Dr. Jill Biden’s daily to-do list is likely pretty long. But during Breast Cancer Awareness month, she’s taking time to remind women to prioritize their health. “I get it. You’re busy. There are kids or grandkids to look after. You have so many things […]
Bright red (and golden) beets boast a whole host of nutritional benefits — as do their green leaves! Beets have a loooong history — in fact, they were grown by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello in the 1700’s. The health benefits of beets are numerous. Beet Roots (a.k.a. BEETS) have many nutrients your body needs, including […]
Stella McCartney is teaming up with Netflix’s ‘Sex Education’ television series for its seventh annual Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign this October. The campaign titled ‘Toilet, Teeth, Tits’, aims to encourage people of all ages to conduct regular breast self-examinations during their morning routines and includes exclusive T-shirts. The Stella McCartney Cares Foundation will donate […]
Ever since 1985, when October was declared National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the autumnal period has served as the backdrop for walks, runs, conferences, and a bevy of other fundraisers. Across the country, people who’ve battled the disease, loved ones, and supporters come together to educate, amplify one another’s voices, and raise public consciousness about […]
During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we stand with the courageous women and men who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and honor those who have lost their battle to this terrible disease. As the second most common cancer affecting women, an estimated 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer over the course of […]
YouTube is cracking down on the spread of misinformation by banning misleading and inaccurate content about vaccines. The platform announced the change in a blog post Wednesday, explaining that its current community guidelines, which already prohibit the sharing of medical misinformation, have been extended to cover “currently administered” vaccines that have been proven safe by […]
With their wonderfully warm orange and deeply hued purple colors, sweet potatoes — perhaps the healthiest type of potatoes — are a fantastic fall vegetable to add to your meals. Did you know…? The longest lived people in the world, the traditional Okinawans, get more than 50% of their daily calories from sweet potatoes. A […]
Health magazine reports that, not only is it safe to get both shots at the same time, experts like Cassandra M. Pierre, MD, MPH, an infectious disease physician and medical director of public health programs at Boston Medical Center, actually recommend doubling up if you haven’t had either vaccine yet or you’re due for your […]