August 12, 2022 – Hair loss, reduced sex drive, and erectile dysfunction have joined a list of better-known symptoms linked to prolonged COVID in patients who were not hospitalized, according…
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Plant-Based Diets and Your Cholesterol
A plant-based diet could benefit your heart in a big way. It might help bring your cholesterol numbers down, along with your chances of getting heart disease someday. “What’s really…
Friday Faves – The Fitnessista
Hellooooo! Happy Friday! What are you up to this weekend? The kids are wrapping up their first half week of school and actually missing today because we’re off to San…
Large Study Confirms COVID Vaccines Safe for Pregnant Women
August 11, 2022 – Pregnant women should feel confident that Pfizer’s and Moderna’s vaccines against COVID-19 are safe, according to a large new study published today. In fact, pregnant vaccinated…
CDC Ends Some COVID Safety Rules, Emphasizes Personal Risk
August 11, 2022 – The CDC today announced that because there is now less risk of “medically significant” COVID-19, some public health measures the agency recommended may no longer be…
The Truth About Whole-Body Scans
Take a drive around certain neighborhoods in Los Angeles and you may spot as many signs advertising body scans as burger joints. Or maybe you’ve seen the ads on TV…
Social Media Posts Criticize the New 988 Suicide Hotline
By Aneri Pattani Thursday, August 11, 2022 (Kaiser News) — If you or someone you know is thinking of suicide, help is available. Various resources are listed at the bottom…
FDA Expands Home Testing Guidelines for COVID Exposures
Editor’s note: This story will be updated. August 11, 2022 – It might be a good time to stock up on home COVID-19 tests. Today, the FDA issued new guidance…
Blood Test for Cancer Now Available, But Is It Ready for Prime Time?
August 11, 2022 – A new blood test that can detect up to 50 cancers from a single blood sample is gaining traction in the United States. The Galleri blood…
Bounce Houses Bring Delight, But Injuries and Deaths Are Risks
August 10, 2022 – No parent expects their child’s life to be at risk when they climb into a bouncy castle, but windy days and poor regulations can quickly turn…