With Flu Season Around the Corner, Here is What You Need to Know About Influenza
For the past couple of years, influenza has taken a backseat to COVID-19 as the virus on everyone’s mind. But that certainly doesn’t mean…
Category: COVID-19
New Study Redefines Types of Obesity
Obesity is a term that gets used a lot, but not many people know what it actually means. The clinical definition of obesity is one that has been lacking clarity for quite some time…
COVID-19 Infection in Older Individuals Increases Their Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease by 50-80%
COVID-19 can cause serious symptoms in many patients, and these symptoms can…
What You Need to Know About Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition that affects approximately 10 million Americans aged 50 and older, and another 44 million American…
Study Shows Plant-Based Diets Are Better for Reducing Cancer Risk and for Long-Term Health
With more research done, we have learnt more about the benefits of a plant-based…
What You Need to Know About Food Safety
It is estimated that 1 in 6 Americans contract a foodborne illness every year. In most cases, these illnesses only amount to a day or two of discomfort, but they can be much…
World Suicide Prevention Day – September 10th
From 2000-2018, suicide rates in the United States increased by 30%. Today, the CDC estimates that there is an average of one…
Novavax Newly Approved for COVID-19
When COVID-19 first started to spread across the globe, the race to develop a vaccine against it began almost immediately. In record time, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer…
World Sexual Health Day in September
According to the WHO, there are more than 30 different bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can be transmitted via sexual contact. Far from being an uncommon occurrence, it is…