Category: Health
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Cancer Mortality Rate in the U.S. Drops 33% Since 1991
The number of people dying from cancer in the United States has continuously decreased over the last three decades, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society. The cancer mortality rate in the United States has dropped 33% since 1991, which corresponds to about 3.8 million avoided deaths, according to a report published…
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Abortion Pills Will Be Sold in Pharmacies in the U.S.
On Tuesday (3), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began allowing certified pharmacies to sell the abortion medication Mifepristone to individuals with a prescription. The Mifepristone can be used alongside another medication, Misoprostol, to terminate a pregnancy. Previously, these pills could only be requested, prescribed, and distributed by a certified healthcare professional. During the Covid-19…
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NFL Star in Critical Condition After Suffering Cardiac Arrest on Field
Buffalo Bills football player Damar Hamlin is in critical condition at a Cincinnati hospital after collapsing on the field due to cardiac arrest on Monday night (2) during a game against the Bengals, which was postponed following the incident. The Bills announced the cardiac arrest diagnosis on Tuesday morning (3), hours after the player was…
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The Aesthetic Procedure of the Moment in the USA
Buccal fat removal is the most talked-about aesthetic procedure at the moment, following rumors that several celebrities have undergone the surgery circulating on social media in recent weeks. According to Google Trends data, searches for “buccal fat removal” have dramatically surged since December 11. But what is buccal fat removal and what is it for?…
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Pharmacies Limit Purchases of Children’s Pain Relievers
CVS and Walgreens have limited the purchase of children’s pain relievers due to stock shortages from high demand amid a severe flu season and Covid spikes.
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Prepare the Blankets
A strong winter storm is expected to develop and move across parts of the Midwest, Appalachians, eastern Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast United States this week, bringing a mix of strong winds, rain, and snow, including blizzard conditions that could hinder many people’s year-end travel plans. A frigid Christmas is expected to occur across vast…
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Request Your Free COVID Self-Test Now
Three weeks after Thanksgiving, COVID-19 cases are rising in the United States. During a press conference on December 15, White House COVID-19 coordinator Ashish Jha told reporters, “we are seeing cases increase in about 90% of the country.” In December 2021, the federal government purchased over 500 million rapid COVID-19 self-tests to help Americans combat…
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Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D During Winter?
If you live in certain regions of the country, it’s almost certain that you spend most of your winter days indoors and, when outside, you are covered from head to toe. But is just a few minutes of sun exposure on your face and hands every day enough to get the adequate amount of vitamin…
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Opioids: The Epidemic That Kills More Than 1,500 People Per Week in the U.S.
A report by The Council of Foreign Relations (CFR) shows that the United States is facing one of its worst crises in combating drug use in history. More than 1,500 people die each week from opioid overdoses, a number that has increased nationwide during the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of Americans suffer from opioid addiction. Analysts…
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Dementia Risk May Increase If You Eat These Foods, Study Says
Ultra-processed foods, such as frozen pizza and ready meals, make our super busy lives much easier. Moreover, they can be very tasty and tempting. Who doesn’t love hot dogs, hamburgers, fries, sodas, cookies, cakes, candies, donuts, and ice cream, to name just a few? However, if more than 20% of your daily caloric intake comes…