Business Insider reports that a new variant of COVID-19, which the World Health Organization (WHO) says could have the ability to evade the immunity people get from vaccines and previous infections, has been detected in almost every US state, according to data from epidemiology and genomic database Outbreak.info. Insider’s Cheryl Teh reported the WHO noted in […]
Category: Health & Wellness
Why Your Fall Allergies Feel Worse Than Usual
Over the past year and a half of the pandemic, you’ve probably spent more time indoors than you ever have before. But when you and many other people in the country start stepping out to enjoy the fall weather, don’t be surprised if your allergies feel worse than usual this year. According to Yahoo Life, […]
Medical Doctor and CNN Medical Analyst takes on Joe Rogan over his COVID “nonsense therapeutic mix”
CNN medical analyst Dr. Jonathan Reiner laid into influential podcast host and comedian Joe Rogan on the Don Lemon Tonight CNN program last week. In an Instagram post earlier in the day, Rogan revealed that he is currently fighting COVID-19, and went on to list the multiple unproven or disproven drugs he took in an […]
It’s National Suicide Prevention Week, culminating with a special Facebook Live Event on September 10th
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and this week, from September 5th through the 11th, is National Suicide Prevention Week. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has put together a lot of resources, walks, social media outlets, and even “Out of the Darkness Radio by Audacy” to help bring the topic out of the darkness […]
Research shows eating Walnuts can lower your Cholesterol
Walnuts are not only good for cooking – they are healthy nuts that can also help your heart. The discovery of the benefits of walnuts come from many clinical studies performed by various research institutions all over the world, including Loma Linda in 1993 and Harvard in 2002. The results show consuming walnuts is beneficial in […]
FDA orders Three E-Cigarette makers to Pull Products from the Market
The Washington Post reports that the Food and Drug Administration has ordered three small e-cigarette manufacturers not to sell their flavored products, the first in a series of decisions that could imperil products sold by Juul and hundreds of other e-cigarette, hookah, cigar and pipe manufacturers. Under the FDA’s orders, the manufacturers – JD Nova […]
Here’s how to provide proof of your COVID-19 vaccine
More than half of all eligible Americans are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which is becoming increasingly key to unlocking pre-pandemic activities like sporting events, concerts, and dining. More employers are also requiring proof of inoculation from their workers. The best way to prove your vaccination status, though, differs depending on where you are. Since the […]
CDC investigates Salmonella Outbreak linked to Fratelli Beretta Italian-style meats
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced an investigation into an outbreak of Salmonella that may be linked to Italian-style meats. According to a press release issued at the end of last week, they reported 36 illnesses and 12 hospitalizations across 17 states and found that most people ate Fratelli Beretta brand uncured antipasto […]
Krispy Kreme Is Doubling Up on its Free Doughnuts for Vaccinations
Last week week, the FDA gave its full approval for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for COVID-19. That official backing comes as the Delta variant continues to spread, coronavirus case rates are climbing again in many counties, and third doses of vaccines have been made available to immunocompromised people. Hopefully, all of those factors will encourage more […]
Can Rebel Wilson’s Fitness and Diet Regimen work for You?
Ever since actress Rebel Wilson announced 2020 as her “Year of Health,” aiming to get down to her goal weight of 165 pounds, people have been wondering how she did it. The “Pitch Perfect” actress credits her transformation to “Fit Amy” on a combination of exercise and an eating plan called the “Mayr Method.” Which […]