Long Covid symptoms commonly include chronic fatigue, body pain, mood swings, cognitive problems or brain fog, and ongoing respiratory issues.
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CDC: Flu Season Is Here Already With Over 6,900 Hospitalizations, 360 Deaths
The cumulative hospitalization rate for influenza this past week—the 42nd week of 2022—-has been higher than the rate for the 42nd week of any year since 2010, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Health Misinformation Is A Pandemic, and Social Media Is Desperately Trying To Navigate it
Social media has enabled rapid access to information; but this also brings with it many challenges.
Flu Season: British Parents Urged To Vaccinate Kids As Hospitalizations Rise
Levels of other winter diseases are also on the rise.
FDA: Here’s Yet Another Blood Pressure Medication Recall For Cancer Concerns
This time the potential cancer-causing contaminant is Nitrosamine Drug Substance Related Impurity (NDSRI), N-Nitroso-Quinapril.
Is New Senate GOP Covid-19 Pandemic Origin Report More About Politics Than Science?
The report from the office of Richard Burr (R-NC) claimed that “the COVID-19 pandemic was, more likely than not, the result of a research-related incident.” But what evidence did the report actually provide?
People Prefer Familiarity Over The Excitement Of Novelty
In a recent study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, researchers found that people prefer old and familiar activities over hedonic ones that are new and exciting.
Salt, Fat And Sugar: How Americans Became Addicted To Eating
High-calorie foods look, feel and taste good because they tap into our carnal desires to seek pleasure. Like sex or drugs, it targets areas in our brain that keep us wanting more, even after our stomachs are full.
USDA: Bob Evans Farms Recalling Over 7,500 Pounds Of Italian Pork Sausage
Here’s how to check if your sausage may have been contaminated and is part of the recall.
35% Of Americans Deterred From Healthcare Without Price Information, New Survey Shows
In new survey data released from AI firm AKASA, one-third of Americans said uncertainty about healthcare prices would deter them from seeking care for themselves.
