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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its guidance for travelers who are at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 to recommend they avoid cruise ships, regardless of vaccination status. The new guidance applies to older adults, people with certain medical conditions and pregnant and recently pregnant people. Prior to last Friday’s announcement, the agency recommended that […]
Pop star Olivia Rodrigo might be the biggest name involved, but she’s not the only young influencer the Biden administration has enlisted to help promote COVID-19 vaccines to younger Americans. Dozens of Twitch streamers, YouTubers and TikTokers are helping the White House as it tries drum up vaccination numbers and combat the scourge of vaccine […]
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday granted full approval to Pfizer and BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine – becoming the first in the U.S. to win the coveted designation and giving even more businesses, schools and universities greater confidence to adopt vaccine mandates. Up until now, the mRNA vaccine, which will be marketed as Comirnaty, was […]