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Measles is a renewed Global Threat after 22 million Babies missed their Vaccines during the Pandemic

Measles is one of the most contagious viruses known and still kills more than 60,000 people a year, mostly young children. But it killed more than a million a year as recently as 2000. Now, thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, the global threat of measles has become worse after 22 million babies missed their vaccinations, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned. Vaccination campaigns turned that around, […]

todayNovember 16, 2021

Health & Wellness

More than 2 Million COVID Home Tests Recalled Due to False Positive Results

HealthDay reports that an October recall of Ellume at-home COVID-19 test kits has now been expanded to include roughly 2 million of the 3.5 million tests that had been shipped to the United States by last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday. The original recall, involving 427,000 kits, was first announced in early October due to a "higher than acceptable" rate of false positives. It's a Class […]

todayNovember 15, 2021

Health & Wellness

On Veterans Day, President Biden Announces New Lung Health Program for Vets

HealthDay reports that a new program to help U.S. veterans with lung problems caused by inhaling toxins while deployed was announced on Veterans Day by President Joe Biden. It will also assess the potential connection between cancers and time spent overseas breathing poor air, according to the White House. "We're discovering there is a whole host of lung conditions related to deployment," Dr. Richard Meehan told the Associated Press. He's […]

todayNovember 12, 2021

Health & Wellness

Could Eating more Fat Decrease your Risk of Stroke? Depends on the Fat, say the Experts.

Eating too much fat can raise cholesterol, clog arteries, and contribute to the risk of stroke and other forms of heart disease -- not to mention obesity, diabetes, cancer and a host of other conditions. However, as CNN reports, it's the type of fat, not the amount, that appears to be the culprit when it comes to stroke. Eating plant-based fats lowers stroke risk, according to a study presentation given […]

todayNovember 10, 2021

Health & Wellness

Why you should consider adding Sauna time to your Healthy Routine

Packed with physical and mental benefits, a Sauna routine can be amazing, especially during the winter, when arctic temperatures can make you crave heat wherever you can find it. And sauna—which can be used as both a noun and a verb—can have an amazing impact on your skin, body, and mood. People use sauna for different reasons, whether at home, in the spa, or in a gym locker room. But […]

todayNovember 9, 2021

Health & Wellness

Pfizer says effectiveness of COVID Antiviral Pill is ‘beyond our wildest dreams’

A pill to treat COVID-19 from Pfizer significantly cut the risk of hospitalization and death in a clinical trial, the company has announced. The New York Times reports that on Friday, Pfizer stated its pill to treat COVID-19, Paxlovid, in a clinical trial was shown to reduce the risk of hospitalization or death by 89 percent when it was given within three days of the onset of symptoms. ABC News […]

todayNovember 8, 2021

Food & Drink

Brussels Sprouts are Delicious Mini Cabbages with Enormous Disease Fighting Power

Brussels Sprouts are a classic Fall veggie that always seem to make their way onto a Thanksgiving table.  Even though these little green gems might not rank high on your list of favorite foods, with the right recipes (and not overcooking them!), you can make them addictively delicious. First, let's look at the name.  Why "Brussels" Sprouts?"  Apparently the vegetable was cultivated in Belgium (whose capital city is Brussels) all […]

todayNovember 4, 2021

Health & Wellness

FDA to Allow ‘Mix and Match’ COVID Boosters, so before you get your Booster, Which One Should You Choose?

If you've been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, is it OK to switch to a different manufacturer's product for your booster dose? If you ask the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA), the answer is yes. Under a newly announced "mix-and-match" strategy, people who got a Pfizer Bio N Tech, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson (J&J)/Janssen COVID vaccine may switch to another brand's booster. After reviewing available data, the FDA concluded that […]

todayNovember 2, 2021

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