Despite Allergies, Asthma, a COVID Holiday Can Still Be Merry and Bright
You already downsized your Thanksgiving due to COVID-19, and now you’re contemplating a smaller celebration for the holidays. Unfortunately, your allergies and asthma still...
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Summary
Background
CDC is responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that was first detected in China and which has...
What Women Need to Know About Stroke Risks
It may not be widely known that women face unique risk factors for stroke throughout their lifetime. Things like pregnancy, preeclampsia and chronic stress...
BIPOC individuals bear greater post-COVID burdens
By University of Washington School of Medicine
Newswise — A study study published today reports that BIPOC individuals who were infected with COVID-19 experienced greater negative aftereffects...
Straight Facts About Omega-3s and Heart Health
Many people are familiar with omega-3 fatty acids, and some of those at risk for heart disease take them as dietary supplements.
However, according to...
Why sleep experts recommend eliminating time changes and sticking with permanent standard time
November 7 is approaching, and with it the end of daylight saving time, when those in most of the U.S. will “fall back” to...
Learn How to Protect Yourself from Medicare Fraud
More than 65 million people in the United States were enrolled in Medicare as of February 2023, with more people becoming eligible and enrolling...
Researchers’ novel mind-body program outperforms other forms of treatment for chronic back pain
Chronic back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide. In the United States, patients spend up to $300 billion each year to treat the condition, according to a 2012 study...
Asthma attacks plummeted among Black and hispanic/latinx individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic
Asthma attacks account for almost 50 percent of the cost of asthma care which totals $80 billion each year in the United States. Asthma...
A year after Roe’s end, Pittsburgh’s abortion clinics still contend with out-of-state influx
By Alexandra Ross and Elizabeth Szeto for PublicSource
Immediately, the phones were ringing off the hook. Hundreds of desperate patients left voicemail...
