insert_link Health & Wellness Pfizer says its new COVID-19 Pill appears effective against Omicron Variant On Tuesday, Pfizer stated that its new experimental pill to treat COVID-19 appears to be effective against the Omicron variant. The company also said full results of its 2,250-person study confirmed the pill's promising early results against the virus: The drug reduced combined hospitalizations and deaths by about 89% among high-risk adults when taken shortly after initial COVID-19 symptoms. Separate laboratory testing shows the drug retains its potency against the […] todayDecember 16, 2021
insert_link Health & Wellness What all Women need to know about SCAD Two women who suffered from sudden heart attacks triggered by a little-known medical condition shared their terrifying stories on Good Morning America last Friday, in order to raise awareness for one of the major causes of heart attacks in women under 50. In her GMA/ABC News interview, Trisha Sullivan, a schoolteacher from upstate New York, said of her sudden heart attack, "They say life can change in a minute ... […] todayDecember 15, 2021
insert_link Health & Wellness Can an Apple a Night help you Sleep Tight? Now that the days have gotten shorter, there’s one topic that seems to be on everyone’s mind – sleep. It’s natural that our circadian rhythms shift with the seasons but altering our routines isn’t always that easy. As a result, we struggle to sleep and we feel more tired through the day. The answer may just be a snack before bed. The idea of a bedtime snack needs to shift […] todayDecember 14, 2021
insert_link Health & Wellness CDC says NO Safety Problems seen after nearly 5 million children getting COVID vaccines With nearly 5 million children ages 5 to 11 now vaccinated against Covid-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky says real-world monitoring finds vaccines are safe for young children. Crucially, the CDC hasn't identified any concerns with the temporary heart inflammation known as myocarditis, a potential side effect of mRNA vaccines seen in rare circumstances in teenagers and young adults. "We haven't seen anything […] todayDecember 13, 2021
insert_link Health & Wellness Are We going to Need COVID-19 Boosters every 6 Months to keep new Variants at bay? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been advising everyone 18 years and older who have received their COVID-19 vaccination to get a booster. And as of Thursday, anyone over the age of 16 has been cleared to get boosters as well. So, as the original Covid-19 virus continues to mutate, as viruses do, experts are saying that this additional booster shot may become necessary every year. […] todayDecember 10, 2021
insert_link Health & Wellness How to Cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder during another Pandemic Winter Experts say that as we approach another pandemic winter, seasonal affective disorder is once again being compounded by COVID-19 anxiety for many Americans, according to Healthline. SAD is a type of depression that typically comes on in the fall and winter months. It leads to mood changes and other symptoms of depression. “It’s an annual decrease in mood and can lead to feeling lethargic, difficulty sleeping, poor appetite, and weight […] todayDecember 9, 2021
insert_link Health & Wellness New Stem Cell-based treatment could be a game changer for people with Type 1 Diabetes In the first study of its kind, a team of researchers at the University of British Columbia’s faculty of medicine and Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) has helped to demonstrate that a stem cell-based treatment delivered through an implantable device can produce insulin in the human body. The treatment was provided to B.C. patients living with a severe form of Type 1 diabetes as part of a multi-year clinical trial. Type […] todayDecember 8, 2021
insert_link Health & Wellness If you have felt Pandemic Stress spiking your Blood Pressure, you’re not imagining it… and you’re not alone Let's face it, 2020 was rough. Americans grappled with a global pandemic, the loss of loved ones, lockdowns that splintered social networks, stress, unemployment and depression. So, it should come as no surprise that the nation’s blood pressure shot up. On Monday The New York Times reported that scientists have found that blood pressure measurements of nearly a half-million adults showed a significant rise last year, compared with the previous […] todayDecember 7, 2021
insert_link Food & Drink December is National Pear Month. Here’s why you should eat a Pear today! An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but is America's love for the crisp, juicy fruit overshadowing others? December is National Pear Month, and it's the perfect time to Give Pears A Chance! Plus, pears have a wide array of fantastic health benefits. Here's how pear nutrition stacks up along with four science-backed health benefits of pears that'll get you pumped for pear season! Just the Pear Facts, […] todayDecember 1, 2021
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