Keep Healthy for the Holidays
During this year’s holidays, many families are looking forward to celebrating a closer-to-normal season. However, that means staying healthy and keeping all kinds of...
Managing Grief During the Holidays
The holidays, as well as birthdays and other celebrations, are often difficult for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one, particularly...
The Medical Minute: What parents should know about the new Pfizer authorization
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Nov. 2 gave emergency authorization for use of the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine on children as young...
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...
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...
COVID AND RACE: Health data in Allegheny County show racial disparities
The coronavirus pandemic has disproportionately impacted communities of color with its infections and death rates. Those disparities along racial barriers are apparent across the...
Mushroom consumption may lower risk of depression
Mushrooms have been making headlines due to their many health advantages. Not only do they lower one’s risk of cancer and premature death, but...
Black women more likely to have labor or delivery complications due to systemic inflammation
Black women are more likely than white women to experience a severe, unexpected complication during labor or delivery, particularly due to systemic inflammation, according...
New report shows Black Americans getting little post-COVID discharge care
Over the past year, COVID-19 has disproportionately affected Black people in the United States. Now, a new report shows that Black patients who have...
Are You Addicted to Technology?
During the COVID-19 shutdown, many people increasingly turned to technology for entertainment and information, a trend that raises concerns about an increase in technology...
