Category: healthcare

Parents: It’s On You To Teach Your Kids Empathy

Parents have far more influence than they likely realized, not only in helping their kids to develop into kind, caring, empathetic individuals, but also in helping to contribute to a healthier society overall.

Pets Can Support Mental Health And Reduce Loneliness During Lockdown, Study Finds

One potential way to reduce escalating psychological stress during lockdown periods is having a pet in your home, according to results of a new study.

Trump Administration Took $300 Million From CDC For Covid-19 Coronavirus Ad Campaign, Report Says

A “defeat despair” ad campaign reportedly will include celebrities like Dennis Quaid, Garth Brooks, and CeCe Winans.

Brain Eating Amoeba Sparks “Do Not Use Water” Advisory In Part Of Texas

For some residents of Texas, 2020 is the gift that will not stop giving, as authorities warn that brain-eating amoeba may be in their tap water.

CDC: New 10-State Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Mushrooms

Have you heard the news from CDC about wood ear mushrooms?

How Long After Exposure To Covid-19 Coronavirus Should You Get Tested?

The CDC switched their testing recommendations in late August and then recently switched it back. Here is what happened.

FDA Warns Of Danger Associated With TikTok ‘Benadryl Challenge’

Deliberately overdosing on Benadryl could lead to serious heart problems, seizures, coma or even death.

Standard Blood Test Can Predict Risk Of Dying From Covid-19

A standard blood test that measures the amount of variation in red blood cell volume and size can predict whether someone admitted to hospital with Covid-19 is likely to die from the infection.

Can Healthcare Leaders Help Us Reclaim Our Humanity?

Whatever industry you’re in, if you don’t find a way to tie the core of your business back to the humanity of every individual person you employ or serve, then you and your business are in trouble.

Tuberculosis And Covid-19: Fighting A Deadly Syndemic

Together, Covid-19 and TB pose a deadly, dual threat – a syndemic that feeds on social inequities and poverty. Tremendous catch-up work, advocacy, and funding will be needed, to get back on track, even as the pandemic is pushing the world into the deep…