Now that millions of people are getting one of the available Covid-19 vaccines daily, a lot of questions and concerns are popping up, like possible side effects, bad reactions, and the like. While Side effects get all the attention, if you look at the data from vaccine clinical trials and the real world, you will […]
Every day nearly 3 million people in the United States are getting the COVID-19 vaccine. And every new jab prompts new questions about what to expect after vaccination. One of the biggest hurdles keeping people from getting the vaccine are fears of side effects. It is true that many people who have received the vaccine […]
Amazon received Food and Drug Administration authorization for a COVID-19 test made by its subsidiary STS Lab Holdco, and it plans to use it for its onsite coronavirus testing programs. The test is done using a nasal self swab that can be done either under the supervision of a health care provider or as part of an at-home […]
Dr. Staci Tanouye is a board certified OBGYN who writes for In The Know, and she’s here to help debunk a recent and disturbing TikTok trend: users posting videos claiming certain supplements or foods somehow “cancel out” birth control pills, a.k.a oral contraceptive pills (OCP’s). By “cancel out,” they mean negatively interact with birth control […]
Rebel Wilson recently showed off her new bod and always positive attitude after a recent workout. The Pitch Perfect star, 40, is staying in London at the moment and fit in an indoor cycling session this morning. Wilson shared a selfie of herself on the bike, adding the caption “Gettin’ it! 💪🏻” She followed that […]
Business Insider reports that top American research scientists have just launched an ambitious study to figure out how well Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine prevents people from spreading the virus to others. We know Moderna’s shot is very good at preventing people from becoming sick with the disease. But we don’t know whether vaccinated people could still […]
Weight gain is a normal physiological reaction to stress. According to Dina Hirsch, PhD, a psychologist at Northwell Health’s Center for Weight Management, our bodies release cortisol, the “fight or flight” hormone, during times of stress. “Cortisol causes cravings for sweet foods,” Hirsch explains, “and when you eat something sweet, you immediately feel better. It’s […]
This trendy green tea is becoming mainstream and winning over even dedicated coffee lovers. If you’re curious about matcha, here’s more about what it is, plus the health benefits. Matcha is a special form of green tea Matcha literally means “powdered tea.” When you order traditional green tea, components from the leaves get infused into […]
The American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology points out that allergies in general occur when your immune system overreacts to something that is typically harmless in others. For seasonal allergy sufferers, that means their bodies don’t react well to allergens like pollen, grass, and/or ragweed. The symptoms that often accompany allergies include: Runny nose, […]
A recent study revealed nearly half of adults in the nation experience some form of stress or anxiety regarding the idea of going back to pre-pandemic life as COVID-19 vaccines signal a return to some normalcy. The study from the American Psychological Association found that 49% of adults reported feeling uneasy about returning to in-person […]