Children & Eye Strain
COVID-19 school closures caused many children to use computers and digital devices to do schoolwork. As a result, kids’ “screen time” went way up and now doctors are seeing the impact on children’s vision...
Read MoreGetting COVID Vaccines to Underserved Communities
People in underserved communities have disproportionately negative health outcomes when they’re infected by COVID-19 as Dr. Anthony Fauci explains. For that reason, it’s vitally important to get the COVID-19 vaccines to people in those communities...
Read MoreMu and Other COVID Variants
Variants of COVID-19 have led to second, third, and fourth waves of the coronavirus pandemic. The latest variant is named “mu” and a doctor discusses the level of concern...
Read MoreTreating a Frozen Shoulder
“Frozen shoulder” is a painful, inflammatory condition that affects mostly people from ages 40-60. It can be treated with steroids, physical therapy, and rest...
Read MoreCOVID & Monoclonal Antibody Treatment
Two new drugs, monoclonal antibodies that must be given by infusion, have had remarkable success in reducing hospitalizations and deaths by 60- 70 percent in COVID-19 patients, according to Mayo Clinic research. The drugs are being used under an emergency use authorization by the FDA...
Read MoreKeeping Kids Safe from COVID in Schools
The CDC offers tips for keeping kids safe in school, in light of the growing number of children coming down with cases of COVID-19...
Read MoreSugar 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...
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