What Is COPD?
According to the American Lung Association, nearly 16 million Americans have been diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder(COPD) and millions more are living with it undiagnosed. Despite a large number of patients who are being treated, many Americans still do not know what COPD is or how it is treated. This article will go over... Read More
What You Need To Know About Coronavirus
On January 31st, 2020, American Airlines and Delta Airlines announced that they were suspending all flights too and from China, where a new form of the coronavirus has resulted in widespread illness. Coronavirus Outbreak Kills Hundreds This new mutation of the coronavirus, named 2019-nCoV, is believed to have made the jump from animals to humans.... Read More
Congress Raises Age For E-Cigarettes And Tobacco To 21
The House and Senate have passed a provision regarding the age a person must be to purchase tobacco or e-cigarettes and are waiting for the President to sign it into law. The new law would make it illegal to purchase e-cigarettes or tobacco if the person is under the age of 21. So far, nineteen... Read More
Food Recalls: What Should Consumers Look Out For In November 2019?
Every year the United States Department of Agriculture issues dozens of food recalls, hoping to prevent thousands of people from becoming ill. There are many reasons that food could be recalled, including foreign bodies like the small metal pieces recently discovered in Taco Bell meat or bacteria like the well known Salmonella. Recently, MiCal Seafood... Read More
Vaping Injuries: What You Need To Know
The CDC has announced that vaping injuries can be found in all states except for one, Alaska. Twenty-one of those states have reported a vaping associated death. The question is, why are vaping injuries on the rise? CDC Still Unsure What Is Causing Vaping Injuries Vaping isn’t a new fad. In fact, the first patent... Read More
The CDC Is Tracking A Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Chickens
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 1,000 people can become ill because of salmonella that has now been linked to backyard chickens. Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Backyard Chickens Given the large number of people across 49 states who were recently diagnosed with salmonella, the CDC launched an investigation in... Read More
The American Society Of Breast Surgeons Recommends New Guidelines For Mammograms
According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, around 1 in 8 women in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. But this deadly disease doesn’t just impact women – although the risk is much lower, men can also be diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed... Read More
Produce That Is Currently In Season & The Health Benefits
Eating fresh, in-season veggies is a great way to support local businesses and eat healthy. As winter comes to an end and spring approaches, the following fruits and vegetables can be commonly found at your local produce providers: Avacados Did you know that avocados are sugar, sodium, cholesterol, and trans-fat free? Or that avocado contains... Read More
Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up To Be
Employer-provided health insurance is often considered to be the paragon of medical coverage. We’ve all heard about the “Cadillac” plans running around with all the bells and whistles, but according to two new studies on health care expenditures, even people with job-related insurance policies can be on the hook for hefty medical bills, CNN reports.... Read More
How Can Eating Organic Affect Your Health?
Unlike foods that are grown conventionally, eating organic foods has a positive impact on your health. The following are some of the advantages of eating organic foods and the various types of these foods: Nutrients In addition to the iron, vitamin C, phosphorous, and magnesium that can be extracted from organic foods, their production helps... Read More