insert_link Health & Wellness Why lead COVID vaccines – even with Lower Efficacy – are a Success Across the Board Last week, Johnson & Johnson submitted its COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in the United States. If greenlit by the Food and Drug Administration, it could be the nation’s third COVID vaccine producer, joining Pfizer and Moderna. Between the three manufacturers, there could be enough COVID vaccines to inoculate the whole adult U.S. population by summer, according to Johnson & Johnson board member Mark McClellan, MD. Last week, Johnson & […] todayFebruary 8, 2021
insert_link Health & Wellness FDA authorizes first COVID-19 vaccine in US The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the use of a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech, a landmark moment in the fight to suppress a virus that has killed nearly 300,000 people in the United States and sickened tens of millions around the world. “Today’s emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine holds the promise to alter the course of this pandemic in the United States,” Peter […] todayDecember 14, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness Pfizer’s Covid-19 Vaccine Approved in UK The Washington Post reports that the British government has granted emergency approval to the coronavirus vaccine from pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and the German company BioNTech, becoming the first Western country to authorize mass inoculations that could lead to an end of the pandemic. Drug regulators in Britain have a global reputation for being tough but fast, employing a system of continuous "rolling review" of incoming data from drug companies. But […] todayDecember 3, 2020
insert_link Food & Drink Raise a Mug to National Egg Nog Month December is National Eggnog Month (and Egg Nog Day is December 24th, so 'tis the season), and this is a favorite drink for many families during the holidays. Did you know eggnog dates back to the 13th century? Today variations of this timeless spiced egg and milk drink are enjoyed in countries around the world. Since eggs are the starring ingredient, it's important to note that both the FDA and […] todayDecember 1, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness How Fish may NOT be Good for You October is National Seafood Month. This month-long celebration highlights the commercial and recreational fishing industries and its positive impact on the economy. That's great news, because fish are good for you? Or are they? Doctors and dieticians almost always advise: “Eat more fish," and the American Heart Association recommends eating fish at least two times per week as part of a healthy diet. But we are also hearing more and more […] todayOctober 21, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness Man dies after eating black licorice for several weeks. What you need to know about the health risks. A Massachusetts man has died after eating large amounts of black licorice on a daily basis. The 54-year-old’s heart stopped after he ate a large bag and a half of the candy every day for several weeks. As we enter into the Halloween candy gobbling season, many people have serious questions about the health risks associated with overindulging their sweet tooth. Could eating too much candy actually kill you? Well, […] todaySeptember 29, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness Many states aren’t reporting rapid COVID-19 test results, downplaying numbers Over 20 states aren’t including results from a type of rapid COVID-19 test in their overall case numbers, according to a survey by Kaiser Health News (KHN). The federal government is sending millions of these types of tests all around the country in an effort to keep up with the pandemic. If states don’t release the results from those tests through their public health departments, it creates a blind spot in the overall […] todaySeptember 24, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness 5 Signs Your Hand Sanitizer Isn’t Really Effective It's five months into COVID-19 being an official global pandemic, so you're probably familiar with the common safety refrains. Stay home if you're sick. Keep your distance (at least six feet, with 10 to 15 being even better according to the CDC). Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Per CDC guidelines, soap and water will always win the hand hygiene game since they actually reduce the amount of germs on […] todayAugust 18, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness What Public Health Experts Say About Expediting A Coronavirus Vaccine The vaccine trial that Vice President Mike Pence kicked off in Miami last week gives the United States the tiniest chance of being ready to vaccinate millions of Americans just before Election Day. It’s a possibility that fills many public health experts with dread. Among their concerns: Early evidence that any vaccine works would lead to political pressure from the administration for emergency approval by the Food and Drug Administration. […] todayAugust 6, 2020
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