An estimated 6.2 million Americans aged 65 and older live with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2021, as per the Alzheimer’s Association. The disease is more prevalent in the US than in any other place. Between 2000 to 2019, the death count from Alzheimer’s is doubled, increasing nearly 150% and making it the sixth leading cause of…
There have been many misconceptions, conspiracy theories, and myths about the COVID-19 vaccine that continue to circulate online. In this blog, you can find some of them and get your facts checked: Myth: Vaccines do not work Former CDC chief medical officer and dean of New York Medical College School of Health Sciences and Practice,…
According to CDC, about half a million Americans die prematurely each year due to smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke. Tobacco is one of the leading causes of preventable death in the United States. Apart from death rates, tobacco use can increase the risk for heart disease, lung disease, cancer, stroke, and many other health conditions.…
More than 139 million American population is fully vaccinated, according to the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data. While the majority of adults have received the vaccination, some older teens are now receiving COVID-19 vaccination. Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is available to everyone age 16 and older. To expand the further reach of the vaccine, Pfizer…
Vitamin C is one of the effective and safest nutrients, according to experts. It is also known as ascorbic acid. It is a water-soluble Vitamin and well known for its role in supporting a healthy immune system. You can boost your immune system or improve your overall health with a daily dose of Vitamin C.…
A cloth mask help to slow down the spread of the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) Face masks be it cloth or surgical, with other preventive measures like vaccination, frequent hand washing, sanitizing, and physical distancing helps in slowing down the spread of the virus. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends fabric masks for…
The revised guidelines by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) state the relaxation on the requirement to wear face masks. However, it is still essential to wear masks in certain high-risk situations. With more population getting vaccinated for COVID-19, people are starting to wonder if they can return to their regular life or not. In this blog,…
In the US alone, 31.6 million people, which is about 10.1% of the population, have eczema in some form. Eczema is one of those conditions wherein patches of the skin become rough, cracked, itchy, and inflamed. If you are living with eczema, you would have already tried a variety of products. Unfortunately, these products leave…
AFTER REVIEWING THOROUGHLY, the FDA and CDC concluded that the use of the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccine must resume after a brief pause to review the data on concerning yet rare side effects. Earlier, CDC identified 15 cases of thrombosis, a rare blood clotting condition called TTS or thrombocytopenia syndrome, in people who received…
The news about FDA banning menthol in cigarettes has been doing rounds since April. According to the Food and Drug Administration, the ban is likely to impose on all menthol-flavored cigars and cigarettes. These menthol cigarettes produce less smoke in comparison to the traditional ones. These cigarettes have been playing an outsized role in hooking…
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