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The Key to a longer life
Findings from a new observational study support most of the current dietary guidelines on fruits and vegetables.Daily intake of 5 servings of fruits and vegetables was associated with a lower risk of death related to…
ALL ABOUT SUGAR (Medical Myth)
Over the centuries, this crystalline sweetener has invaded everyone’s snacks, drinks, guts, and minds. It has caused its fair share of controversy, too. Although everyone is familiar with sugar as a concept, we’ll start with…
If you haven’t been vaccinated yet this flu season, here’s what you need to know.
Flu activity is picking up across the country, with widespread infection in 24 states, according to the CDC. If that news has you worried about your own chances of coming down with the virus, here’s…
Kids Are Half as Likely to Get COVID-19 as Adults: Here’s What We Know
Growing evidence is showing that COVID-19 affects kids differently than adults.Children experience lower infection rates, accounting for less than 10 percent of cases in the United States.Infectious disease specialists say there are several factors that…
My Parents Are Vaccinated but I’m Not. Is It Safe for Us to Visit?
There’s no zero-risk activity while the virus is still circulating. But older adults who have been vaccinated should feel more confident in taking part in activities with people who are considered low-risk. For older adults…
13 COVID-19 vaccine myths
Of all the modern medical interventions we have at our disposal, few have been victim to as much falsehood as vaccines. As the world battles a pandemic, stripping the truth from the lies is more…
Learn how to tell if someone has COVID-19 or the flu here.
COVID-19 and the flu can cause similar symptoms. However, there are several differences between them. The novel strain of coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) causes coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19). Both COVID-19 and the flu are respiratory illnesses that…
How do COVID-19 vaccines compare with other existing vaccines?
The novelty of the COVID-19 vaccines may seem daunting for some, and it is natural for questions to arise on their effectiveness. In this feature, we examine the difference between effectiveness and efficacy, compare the…
Pfizer study shows vaccine effective against new variant
Scientists recently identified two new strains of SARS-CoV-2 — one of which had been discovered in the United Kingdom and the other in South Africa. A new Pfizer study concludes that its vaccine should be…
Medical myths: All about diabetes
Globally, diabetes is becoming increasingly prevalent, as are the myths and misconceptions that surround it. Here, we discuss 11 of these repeated untruths. Currently, around 1 in 10 people in the United States have diabetes.…
