~ HEALTH NEWS ~

What can I do in Georgia now that I am fully vaccinated?
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Biden sets new COVID-19 benchmarks; pregnant women with COVID-19 unlikely to pass it to babies
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Medicare Expands Telemedicine During Pandemic
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Preparing for Coronavirus: Dos and Don'ts
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Debunking Coronavirus Myths
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Escaping the Fear of Coronavirus
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Coronavirus And Parenting:
What You Need To Know Now
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The ultimate kids' guide to the new coronavirus
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You asked us tons of questions about the coronavirus. We're answering them
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These Charts Show How The US Coronavirus Outbreak Compares To Those In Other Countries
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Coronavirus symptoms:
what are they and should I see a doctor?
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Immunizations, vaccinations, and shots:
What they are and how they can save your life
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How to Clean Your Phone to Help Protect Against Coronavirus - Read More from The New York Times >

Cleaning, disinfecting tips to keep your home free of coronavirus - Read More from PressDemocrat.com >

Staying home due to the coronavirus?
Here's what to stock in your fridge and pantry
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Coronavirus: how to stay active while at home
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Health experts: Staying home best way to 'flattening the curve' for coronavirus
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This Is Your Heart on E-Cigarettes
Vapers, beware: Nicotine, formaldehyde, and other chemicals in e-cigarettes could not only damage your heart - some may also cause cancer.
Read More from EverydayHealth.com >

Study: Daily diet drinks linked to strokes,
heart attacks, and early death
Bad news for those who've been chugging diet sodas
under the belief that they're healthier than regular sodas..
Read More from TheTakeOut.com >

Where and How to Dispose of Unused Medicines
Is your medicine cabinet full of expired drugs or medications you no longer use? Your medicine is for you. What's safe for you might be harmful for someone else. You can dispose of your expired, unwanted, or unused medicines through a drug take back program - or do it at home.
Read More from EverydayHealth.com >

Statins can help heart health for those 75 and up
Cholesterol-lowering statins are already known to help cut heart risks
for seniors and the middle-aged. Now, research confirms the meds
can also help people aged 75 and older.
Read More from UPI.com >

Science Has Bad News For People
Who Skip Breakfast
Missing your morning meal might be upping your risk of stroke.
Read More from Prevention Magazine >

These Common Breakfast Foods Will Kill Your Energy and Destroy Your Metabolism
Missing your morning meal might be upping your risk of stroke.
Read More from cheatsheet.com >

How many germs live on a grocery cart handle?
If this story doesn't get you to use those antibacterial wipes at grocery store entrances, nothing will.
Read More from The Philly News Inquirer >

The 36 Top Peanut Butters - Ranked!
Peanut butter ought to be a healthy food, packed with protein, fiber
and monounsaturated fats, plus plenty of fat-burning folate.
But most commercial peanut butters are packed with sugar and fillers, and have more sugar than they do fiber.
Read More from MSN.com >

All About Iron: 47 Negative Health Effects
of Iron Deficiency
Iron is essential for many vital processes. However, iron deficiency
can lead to anemia and several health problems.
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COPD - Symptoms and causes
People with Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are at
increased risk of developing heart disease, lung cancer
and a variety of other conditions.
Read More from The Mayo Clinic

7 Healthy Habits to Adopt Now
The debate over the best way to eat is not going away.
And the debate over exercise isn't much better. There actually are
a few things that we all can and do agree on. Here are 7 of them.
Read More from amazingwellnessmag.com >

American Meat Plants Said to
Face Shortages of Inspectors
A group attributes the lack of inspectors in some areas to a new poultry inspection program at the Agriculture Department.
Read More from NPR.com

Gluten Free Foods Are Not Always
Healthier Alternatives
Unless you have good reason, ditch the trend.
Read More from Men's Health

4 Reasons It's Harder to Lose Weight in Winter -and What You Need to Do Differently
A health coach serves up tips for dealing with frigid temps,
comfort food cravings, and more.
Read More from Health.com >

~ HEALTH NEWS ~

1 in 4 Americans Don't Want A Vaccine, Putting Herd Immunity At Risk
Read More from NPR.org >

Is it too soon? Georgia Gov. Kemp lifts COVID-19 restrictions but public health experts are wary
Read More from WJCL-TV

Faith and Reducing Coronavirus induced Panic
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Think you need a coronavirus test? Here's what you need to know
Read More from KCRA-TV >

FDA approves new coronavirus test that could speed rate of testing
up to tenfold
Read More from TechCrunch.com >

Does disinfecting surfaces really prevent the spread of coronavirus?
Read More from ScienceMag.org >

Coronavirus appears most dangerous to seniors. How can they be protected?
Read More
from The Philadelphia Inquirer >

4 tips for seniors to stay connected during coronavirus outbreak -
Read More from PBS.org >

Everything you need to protect yourself from germs when you're on the go
Read More from USAToday.com >

What to do if there's a coronavirus case in your neighborhood or apartment building
Read More from CNN.com >

FDA Recall of Heart Meds Grows Due to Cancer Risk
Angiotensin II receptor blockers,
including valsartan, losartan,
and irbesarten, may contain trace
amounts of a probable human carcinogen.
Read More from EverydayHealth.com >

5 things you should know about this year's
very bad flu
Higher-than-average flu-related hospitalizations and emergency room visits. Highest among people older than
50 and children younger than 5.
Read More from The Chicago Tribune >

1 million Americans pool money in religious ministries to pay for
health care
Unlike the ACA or employer-provided insurance, these ministries have no guarantee of solvency and can reject claims that traditional insurance companies are barred from rejecting. They also have little, if any, government oversight.
Read More from PBS >

Fewer Heart Failure Patients Dying of
Cardiac Arrest
Researchers credit better meds,
as patients live longer and better.
Read More from EverydayHealth.com >

Understanding and treating hearing loss
One of the most common health conditions is one of the least treated with only about 20 percent of people seeking necessary treatment. Five things to know about hearing loss, who it affects and how treatment can improve quality of life.
Read More from the Daily Herald >

The Hand-Washing Technique That
Keeps You Healthy
This simple step can help prevent colds, flu, and other infections.
Read More from Consumer Reports >

FDA Issues Quasi-Final Rule on OTC Antiseptic Soaps
Mainly affects triclosan products,
at least for now.
Read More from MedPage Today >

Marketers of CellAssure and Cognify Settle FTC Charges of Deceptive Cancer Claims
Read More from ConsumerLab.com >

Sleep Apnea Hits
Patients with Diabetes
Read More from SleepReviewMag.com >

Skipping breakfast linked to higher odds of
clogged arteries
Read More from Harvard Health >

5 Good and Bad Things That Happen to Your Body When You Give Up Processed Foods
Read More from Health.com >

What are the health benefits and risks of marijuana
A landmark federal report released in 2017 outlined what's known about the potential health benefits and risks of marijuana use.
Read More from The Washington Post >

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