A new study released this month suggests that a flu vaccine may have reduced the risk of COVID-19 among Dutch hospital workers. New research came out this month that suggests flu vaccines lower your risk of catching COVID-19. The study involved healthcare workers in the Netherlands. Moreover, the results support […]
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Seniors Better at Following Covid-19 Safety Rules Than Young Adults
A new survey published by the CDC says that older adults are more obedient to COVID-19 safety rules compared to younger adults. Maybe we should all follow our elders. A new survey from the CDC says that older Americans are more obedient to the agency’s COVID-19 rules compared to younger […]
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Start Screening for Colon Cancer at Age 45, US Task Force Suggests
The US Preventive Services Task Force has posted a new draft recommendation saying adults should start colon cancer screening at age 45. If you’re close to 45 years old, look forward to getting your colon checked by then. The US Preventive Services Task Force plans to recommend adults screen for […]
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Doctors Report 14% Spike in Kids with Covid-19
A new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics said that the number of kids sick with COVID-19 has surged by 14%, with cases nearing 800,000. We have to protect our children better from COVID-19. A new report says that the number of children with COVID-19 has risen by 14% […]
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Study Says Young Youtube Influencers Sell Junk Food to Your Kids
A new study has found that kid YouTube influencers are marketing junk food to kids, using videos that reach a billion views. You might want to check up on your kids’ online habits. A new study found that kid influencers are pushing junk food to other kids through YouTube videos. […]
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Expert Warns US Daily Covid-19 Numbers Could “Hit Six Digits” Soon
Health experts warn that the United States might see six-digit daily COVID-19 case numbers soon, as the fall surge begins. On Friday, the US recorded over 83,000 new COVID-19 infections. This number marks the country’s highest one-day infection record. Moreover, this number is over 6,000 higher than the previous record […]
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Listeria Outbreak Sickens 10 People in 3 States
A Listeria outbreak has sickened 10 people across 3 states, which may have come from contaminated deli meats, according to the CDC. Amid COVID-19, Americans also need to worry about food poisoning. A few months ago, it was Salmonella. Now, a Listeria outbreak has poisoned ten people in three states. […]
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Study Says Convalescent Plasma Doesn’t Work Against Covid-19
A new study from India said that convalescent plasma did not reduce deaths or severe illness among moderate COVID-19 patients. If you believe convalescent plasma could help treat COVID-19, think again. One study has found that plasma doesn’t work well against the disease. Blood Plasma and COVID-19 Published in BMJ, […]
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FDA Approves Remdesivir as Covid-19 Treatment Drug
The US FDA has approved Gilead Sciences’ remdesivir as a COVID-19 treatment drug, sold under the brand name Veklury. Remdesivir is now the first FDA-approved COVID-19 drug. Drugmaker Gilead Sciences confirmed this news Thursday. With this news, the drug has become the first COVID-19 treatment to receive approval. You can […]
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Expert Says Covid-19 Vaccine Trials Won’t Show if The Drug Saves Lives
A drug expert says that the ongoing COVID-19 vaccine trials are designed only to show if the vaccine can prevent infection. We’ll all need a COVID-19 vaccine in the future. However, these vaccines are not a miracle drug. On Wednesday, a drug expert said that current vaccine trials wouldn’t show […]