CVS Omicron COVID Booster Shots, vaccine and appointment availability
CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide are offering the FDA- and CDC-authorized Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccines. The government’s distribution of the updated boosters is underway and individual...
Children under age 6 experience unintentional medication errors
In a new study Nationwide Children's Hospital researchers examined out-of-hospital medication errors among young children in the United States.
The research team used from the National Poison Database System,...
Walgreens Omicron COVID Booster Shots: Scheduling Your Vaccine Appointment online
Walgreens now offers updated COVID-19 Pfizer and Moderna boosters to eligible individuals aged 12 years and older following authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and new...
Men at higher risk for fat-related illnesses reports new study
Despite all the hype regarding gender equality, men and women have obvious differences. According to a new study, men and premenopausal women store fat differently. As a result,...
Novel discovery may hold key to reversing autoimmune diseases
Physicians and scientists continue to struggle in their quest to find an answer for the millions of Americans who suffer with an autoimmune disorder. However, a novel discovery...
Can complementary alternative medicines relieve hot flashes?
Many menopausal women suffering from hot flashes cannot or prefer not to use hormone replacement and turn to complementary alternative medicines (CAMs) such as herbal remedies. A new...
Living near major roadways raises the risk of hypertension
Living near major roadways has been linked with increased risk of cardiovascular events and worse prognosis. Residential proximity to major roadways may also be associated with increased risk...
Good air quality during cool seasons and why it is important
Improving the homes indoor air quality could be as simple as using disinfectants that kill the bacteria and to change air filters. Some ways to modify the air...
Protein-enhanced soups effectively boost protein intake
Eating protein-rich diets aids in weight control by boosting satiety and increasing energy expenditure, and helps prevent loss of lean muscle mass associated with weight loss. While most...
Inexpensive modifications that can help seniors remain in their homes
According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one-third of all Americans over 65 are injured in falls each year. Among this group, 20 percent to 30...