Nina Shapiro, Contributor

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How To Prepare For Daylight Saving Time. And Why Standard Is Better

Daylight saving time brings brighter nights, but along with darker mornings come some serious health risks.

Some Not-So-Sweet News About Sugar Substitutes

A common sweetener used today in many products, erythritol, has been the subject of a recent concerning finding.

Addressing The Voice Is A Critical Component Of Gender Affirming Care

One of the principal components, although often underrecognized, of gender affirming care is addressing the voice as a critical part of the treatment process.

New Guidelines On Childhood Obesity Are Met With Some Resistance

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently released updated clinical guidelines on the management of obesity in children.

New Study Links Use Of Hearing Aids To Reduction In Dementia

As hearing loss is one of the most prevalent conditions in people over age 65 years, with over half of the individuals in this age group suffering from some degree of hearing loss, the issue of hearing restoration to minimize neurological deterioration…

Eight Children In The UK Have Died Due To Invasive Strep Infection

Eight children in the UK have recently died due to a rare, invasive form of streptococcal infection.

Tripledemic Update: RSV, Covid And Flu

Three viruses are leading to a rise in hospitalizations in children. Covid-19, flu and RSV have combined to create a tripledemic.

The Debate Over Daylight Saving Time Is Not That Simple

The issue of doing away with the biannual changing of the clocks— one hour back in the Fall and one hour forward in the Spring, has been one of much debate.

Who Can Receive The Currently Available RSV ‘Vaccine’?

A shot to prevent severe RSV infections has been around for decades. Who can receive it?

New Study Looks At Ivermectin Versus Placebo To Treat Covid-19

A recent study looked at the benefits of ivermectin over placebo in treating Covid-19 infections.