Category: health and wellness
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Takes Multiple Actions to Expand Use of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine to: Expand the use of a single booster dose to include use in individuals 12 through 15 years of age. Shorten the time between the completion of primary vaccination of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine and a booster…
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Research Developments in the Treatment of Advanced Kidney Cancer
(Family Features) Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common type of kidney cancer and is twice as common in men compared to women. This year, it is estimated that RCC will account for more than 12,000 deaths in the United States alone. In some cases, patients are not diagnosed with RCC until the cancer…
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A potential at-home COVID-19 test is just as good as laboratory PCR tests, according to preclinical data
More research needed to validate test Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have designed a high-quality assay that can be used in at-home tests for rapid COVID-19 screening. Results from an early preclinical study suggest that tests with the new assay may be just as reliable as the laboratory-based molecular tests — called PCR tests — used by hospitals…
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Build a Better-for-You Menu in 2022
(Family Features) Committing to healthier habits in the new year often starts in the kitchen. Adding better-for-you recipes to your arsenal is the start of a more nutrition-focused lifestyle, and whether you’re a true home chef or just learning the basics, these dishes can be the gateway to a healthier you. From fresh spins on…
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Fighting the Flu: 3 tips to protect your health
(Family Features) When most people hear about vaccines these days, the first thing that comes to mind is COVID-19. However, vaccines also help prevent other serious illnesses like the flu, especially for those at higher risk. According to the American Heart Association, people with underlying risk factors like heart disease, stroke, obesity and diabetes…
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Don’t Fall Prey to Victim Mentality
By Carolyn Hansen Attitude is everything. Mental attitude, no matter what the end goal is, either helps you get there or impedes your progress and one of the most damaging attitudes anyone can adopt is victim-mentality. What is victim-mentality? Victim mentality is a negative mindset. It places blame on other people and circumstances for…
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Some Vaccine Basics from the FDA
Diverse researchers and scientists who mirror the diversity in our communities have been developing vaccines to help protect us from COVID-19. Learn why you and your loved ones should get vaccinated as soon as a vaccine is available to you. https://tnc.network/liestyle/
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It’s Tick Tock Day!
[videopack id=”81789″]https://videos.files.wordpress.com/ZPsuyq2j/my-promo-video-420.mp4[/videopack] Tick Tock Day Better late than never #TickTockDay Tick Tock Day is celebrated on December 29 every year. This day serves as a reminder that the year is coming to an end, so get around to finishing pending tasks on your to-do list! With the holiday season beginning in November, it is…
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What You Need to Know About Your Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Care
(Family Features) A lung cancer diagnosis can bring a host of emotions and questions, and “now what?” is one of the first. Assembling the right care team and creating a treatment plan designed uniquely for you is important to get you on the right track. One of the first things to understand is that not…
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Transplant Patient Celebrates His 34th Rose Parade From Atop Donate Life Float
Past Rose Parade President Gerald Freeny Gets a New Perspective After Dual Liver and Kidney Transplant Los Angeles (December 27, 2021) — But this year is extra special. That’s because Freeny will be riding in the parade this year, as Cedars-Sinai’s representative on the Donate Life float, which honors transplant donors and recipients. “This is the…