Category: Health
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Americans Can Request More Free Covid-19 Tests
The U.S. government is relaunching a program to provide free at-home Covid-19 tests to Americans. Each household can request four free tests starting this Monday, September 25, at the following link: https://www.covid.gov/tests. Just fill out a small form with your name and address, which should take less than 30 seconds. The U.S. government has sent…
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Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?
In the United States, about 35% of adults are vitamin D deficient, according to the National Library of Medicine of the National Institutes of Health. It is estimated that the number is higher for certain populations, such as residents of nursing homes and hospitalized patients. These groups not only spend more time indoors but may…
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Do You Know Which Is the Happiest State in the U.S.?
If moving to Finland, the happiest country in the world, is a more complicated option, you might consider some places right here in the United States. A WalletHub released its annual ranking of the happiest states in America. To determine where Americans are happiest, the personal finance site compared the 50 states in three main…
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Is Your Plan’s Deductible High? Open a Health Savings Account
Health insurance in the United States works in a rather complicated way. In addition to paying monthly premiums, which are not cheap for most people, we also have to pay a deductible before the insurer starts covering medical costs. In other words, if your plan’s deductible is $1,500, you will pay 100% of eligible health…
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FDA Claims Some Popular Decongestants Are Ineffective. What Now?
As autumn approaches, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that a popular ingredient in over-the-counter cold and allergy medications does not work. The phenylephrine is the main ingredient used in many common decongestants sold without a prescription. It is safe to use, but an independent advisory committee for the FDA agreed that…
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CDC Recommends Updated Covid-19 Vaccine for Everyone Aged 6 Months and Older
Everyone aged 6 months and older should receive an updated Covid-19 vaccine, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended on Tuesday (12), to help reduce the risk of severe illness, hospitalization, or death from the coronavirus. The agency stated in a press release that Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna shots will be available this…
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Grupo Mulheres Do Brasil Nova York Celebrates 5 Years
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The Grupo Mulheres do Brasil New York chapter celebrates five years of existence in September. Under the leadership of advertising professional and career coach Alejandra Merklen and architect Eliane Garcez, the chapter’s mission is to support and develop projects to inspire, inform, and empower Brazilian women living in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT). The…
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With the Increase in Dengue Cases Worldwide, Vector Control is Essential to Prevent the Spread of the Disease
During the EPI-WIN webinar: Managing Dengue: a rapidly expanding epidemic, held in August, experts from around the world highlighted that about half of the global population is now at risk of dengue, with an estimated 100–400 million infections occurring each year. “The incidence has increased nearly eightfold since 2000,” said Dr. Raman Velayudhan, head of…
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How to Keep Your Child Safe and Healthy This School Year
With students returning to classrooms, doctors say it is important to ensure that children are up to date with their routine childhood vaccinations. “The evidence around vaccines is abundantly clear; they are safe, effective, and will help protect you, your loved ones, and your community from preventable diseases. If you have questions about vaccines, their…
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Curious About Veganism? Here’s How to Get Started
Following a vegan diet not only reduces a person’s impact on the environment, but it is also associated with a range of health benefits, which is no surprise given the rising trend of plant-based foods. “With over 100,000 internet searches per month for ‘vegan recipes’ and ‘vegetarian recipes’, it’s clear there is a high demand…