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Coronavirus Crisis Drives Alternate Anaphylaxis Plan For Some Allergy Patients
Designed to ease the fear of Covid-19 at hospital emergency rooms, a modified plan for food allergy-induced anaphylaxis calls for home management with epinephrine autoinjectors in certain scenarios. It’s a case of shared decisionmaking in a pandemic. B…
Air Pollution From Wildfires May Make Coronavirus More Lethal
Air pollution levels have improved in the last 50 years, but global warming, wildfires and now coronavirus are combining to form a perfect storm of potential problems. Here’s how to protect yourself.
How To Check On Your Neighbors Safely During Coronavirus Pandemic
The pandemic brings out charitable impulses, starting close to home with vulnerable neighbors who may struggle to get essentials like groceries. If you’re stymied about how to offer your help, let psychology or a mutual aid network be your guide.
How To Donate Spare Medical Supplies For Healthcare Workers
Healthcare workers and first responders are in dire need of protective gear, from face masks to shoe covers, to guard against getting Covid-19 from the patients they treat. Here’s how to find a supply collection drive or a drop-off point near you.
Increase Your Daily Step Count During Coronavirus Pandemic
Step up: As millions of people around the world heed the call to stay at home to prevent the spread of coronavirus, they can protect their long-term health by walking more. The more steps taken per day, the lower the risk of death, according to a new s…
How To Protect Yourself From Coronavirus If You Work An Essential Job
If you’re still going into work, you can help protect yourself from Covid-19 by layering up your methods. From improving store signage to switching hand-off protocols, small changes can make a difference.
Blood Donors Needed As Supplies Dwindle Amid Coronavirus Cancellations
The nation’s blood supply took a big hit after blood drive cancellations due to coronavirus, another worry on the minds of doctors and health officials. If you’re healthy and want to volunteer during this troubled time, consider rolling up a sleeve and…
How The Oldest People Got There: Could Be The Immune Cells
Can new insights into the immune systems of the world’s oldest people open the door to better therapeutics to ward off cancer and deadly infections? Recent research suggests it’s possible, raising excitement and new questions .
Use Open Enrollment To Take Stock Of Chronic Health Needs
You can’t afford not to look into your health insurance options if you have a chronic condition like diabetes. Now’s the time to compare plans, get advice and see what benefits you may have overlooked.
CERT Training Highlights Need To Check Smoke Detectors, Prepare Emergency Kit
You don’t have to live on a coast to wonder when the next disaster might hit close to home. Use the time change this weekend to check smoke alarms and fire extinguishers and prepare an emergency kit.
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