
Sugar and Cancer
There is no direct link between increased sugar consumption and cancer, but researchers say that there is a relationship between eating a lot of sugar and an increased risk for certain types of cancer...
Read MoreFlu & COVID Vaccines for Pregnant Women
An OB/GYN tells us why pregnant women are at increased risk for severe illness from flu and COVID-19, and stresses the importance of vaccination...
Read MoreReducing the Risk of Heart Attacks and Strokes
Many people gained a lot of weight and stopped exercising during the pandemic lockdown and did not go for their usual preventative screenings. This has put many at risk for dangerous events like heart attacks and strokes. The American Heart Association wants people to schedule those preventive tests and get back in to see their…...
Read MoreObesity and Long-Term COVID
Researchers from the Cleveland Clinic say people infected with COVID-19 have a much higher risk of getting long-term COVID-19 symptoms. That’s why it is imperative that they get vaccinated...
Read MoreFood Safety During Power Outages
The FDA says perishable food is only safe to eat for a specific period of time after a power outage cuts off refrigeration. After that, bacteria and viruses may grow in the food making it very unsafe. But even within that timeframe if food doesn’t look or smell right to you after a power outage…...
Read MoreVaccinating Children With HPV Vaccine
HPV can lead to different types of cancer. Getting children vaccinated against HPV can prevent them from developing those cancers...
Read MoreTalking to the Unvaccinated
U.S. educators say more than a million and a half children are not in public schools this year, most likely because of the continuing risks of COVID-19. The way to protect them is to get as many people as possible vaccinated. Experts urge friends and family members to gently urge the unvaccinated to get the…...
Read MoreShould You Give COVID Vaccines to Children Under 12?
The American Academy of Pediatrics says parents should not try to get their children under 12 vaccinated until the vaccines have been authorized for younger children by the FDA. The vaccines are being studied now to determine the dosage and risks for younger children, but the data is not in yet...
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