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US Confirmed Over 441,000 New COVID Cases Tuesday, A Record
Andrew Trunsky
The United States recorded an all-time high number of coronavirus cases Tuesday, according to the Centers for Disease Control and P [...]
Helping Your Loved Ones Through Another Pandemic
As expected, a new variant of Covid-19, named Omicron, is sweeping its way across the world. And just as you thought it might be safe for your elderl [...]
CDC Cuts Recommended Quarantine Time For COVID Infections
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday shortened the recommended isolation time for people infected with COVID-19 from 10 day [...]
Preventing Colds And Flu While Traveling
When it comes to traveling, there are many things that we need to think about. We have to plan for the time change and pack clothing accordingly.
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FDA Authorizes Merck Oral Antiviral For Treatment Of COVID-19 In Certain Adults
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for Merck’s molnupiravir for the treatment of mild-to-modera [...]
FDA Authorizes First Oral Antiviral for Treatment Of COVID-19
On Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for Pfizer’s Paxlovid, nirmatrelvir tablets, and rito [...]
What We Need To Talk About When It Comes To Health
There are certain things that we need to talk about when it comes to your health. Too many people are comfortable in the life that they are living, e [...]
US Life Expectancy Drops To Lowest Level Since Second World War
Harry Wilmerding
The U.S. life expectancy dropped to its lowest level since World War II in 2020, multiple sources reported.
Life expectancy fe [...]
Taking The Pain Out Of Someone Else’s 10-Day Isolation
We’ve had to adjust to some pretty major life changes since Covid-19 has been on the scene, including nationwide lockdowns that felt more like so [...]
COVID “Here It Grows Again” New Variant Found In Southern Africa
The discovery of a new coronavirus variant sent US stocks tumbling Friday as nations around the globe halt air travel, and scientists hold emergency [...]