Category: Health

During the pandemic, some of us may have taken less shower (perhaps a lot less), although we spent more time disinfecting surfaces (well, at first […]

Sushi at the gas station has become something of a zest, a thing that obviously shouldn’t be eaten, a thing that shouldn’t be. But can […]

As it starts to get dark, you may notice that your phone screen turns more orange to help you get ready for bed. According to […]

While the debate rages on whether we need a national or government “vaccine passport”, the truth is we already have one, and it’s a little […]

It goes without saying that masks are important to wear indoors and in crowded environments, but the CDC is now officially declaring that they are […]

Currently, only seven European countries (Croatia, Cyprus, Georgia, Greece, Iceland, Montenegro, and Serbia) allow Americans to visit them as tourists. But the president of the […]

In recent months, the FDA has authorized several over-the-counter COVID tests, so you don’t have to go to a testing center to find out if […]

The Department of State maintains a list of travel advisories for countries around the world. Until recently, only about 30 of them were at Level […]

We argued a few years ago that medical abortion – the kind where you take pills early in your pregnancy to induce a miscarriage – […]

Vitamin C has an almost legendary place among pharmaceutical supplements. Usually we take several pills when we are worried about an illness, or mix up […]

If you are one of the millions of adults who avoid injections at all costs, you may be downright afraid of your first COVID vaccine […]

The CDC says in its updated guidelines that simple cleaning of surfaces is sufficient for daily protection from the coronavirus. Disinfecting surfaces in your home […]

If you have the Before Times collection of conference icons, it’s time to dig them up. Like in a video game where a level 1 […]

The CDC released new travel guidance after vaccination today, noting that “fully vaccinated travelers are less likely to contract and spread COVID-19.” But director Rochelle […]

You probably already knew that birds like chickens can carry salmonella bacteria, so we cook chicken and try not to eat too much raw cookie […]

We spend a lot of time looking at screens. We have a small screen in our pocket, a large screen where we watch our shows, […]

Products containing CBD are often marketed for pain relief, but there is no conclusive evidence that they actually do anything. In fact, the FDA recently […]

When you buy groceries at the grocery store, you are doing it with the confidence to say that it has been tested and therefore it […]

Why run down the boring old road when you can run through the woods? There are beautiful landscapes, birds and this solemn feeling after the […]

The man who killed eight people, six of whom were Asian American, told police in resorts in Atlanta that he was “sexually addicted.” Other men […]

Microdosing – taking small doses of usually psychedelic drugs – has been popular with certain types of people looking for greater productivity than standard life […]

If you’ve managed to get vaccinated, you’re probably excited about doing a bunch of things you’ve avoided over the past year. And yes, you can […]

Run long enough and far enough and something will start to get annoyed. Maybe your hips, maybe your bra, maybe some random spot that has […]

Vaccines are becoming more available and the number of coronavirus cases is dropping across the country. If you’ve stayed at home all winter, you might […]

There are many great apps for tracking your mileage , and the clear winner when it comes to cycling ( Strava , yes). But when […]

Just as our bodies tend to atrophy as we age, so does our brain. We all know that you can keep your body in good […]

You may not be aware of this, but you probably know at least one immunocompromised person. People with weakened or weakened immune systems are more […]

Cheese lovers: check your refrigerator. El Abuelito Cheese Company of Paterson, New – Jersey is recalling all of its Queso fresco, quesillo and requeson products […]

Kicking is more than just physical pain – it can hurt your ego as you grab the leg in agony like a cartoon character knowing […]

I never realized how many of my friends and acquaintances are medical professionals until my social media feeds began to be highlighted with selfies of […]

Frostbite occurs when the skin, sometimes along with other soft tissues, freezes due to prolonged exposure to cold. Knowing first aid for treating frostbite before […]

The 40 days before Easter, known as Lent, is a time of restriction for many. If you’re thinking about giving up chocolate, alcohol, caffeine, or […]

A confirmed appointment for your first dose of COVID-19 vaccine in 2021 is the equivalent of looking for a golden ticket at your Wonka bar. […]

The fit of your mask is critical. A recent CDC recommendation to start double masking was only partially concerned with layering. The second mask also […]

Doubling masks can improve filtering, and the CDC is now recommending that people double masks or use layered masks and take steps to improve mask […]

With the latest app update (to be released in February), Fitbit now supports in-app blood glucose tracking for US users. Your fitbit device still cannot […]

With the proliferation of new variants of the coronavirus, camouflage is more important than ever. But which masks are better? Unfortunately, there is no strict […]

Many baby products contain relatively high levels of arsenic, cadmium, mercury and lead, according to a congressional report released today. This is not a new […]

From now on, the CDC officially requires travelers to wear masks on trains, planes, buses, taxis, route taxis and other forms of “public transport.” The […]

With the number of COVID cases still high and with potentially more infectious variants spreading, it might be time to step up your masked game. […]