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Valerie Kalfrin

How Childhood Obesity Could Be Linked With Lack Of Grocery Store Options

Convenience stores might offer a quick and cheap way for parents and kids to shop for food, but the limited healthy options in these stores contribute to childhood obesity, according to a new study.

Valerie Kalfrin

What The FDA Panel Approval Means For The Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

The U.S. FDA on Friday said it intends to "proceed towards an authorization" of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by the team of Pfizer and BioNTech.

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Valerie Kalfrin

Study Finds Men With COVID-19 Have A Higher Chance For ICU Admission Than Women

The coronavirus pandemic has hit men worldwide harder than women, with men three times as likely to require an intensive treatment unit and also higher odds of death, according to a new global analysis published this month.

A nurse in England prepares a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine

Valerie Kalfrin

Why You Might Need A Vaccine Even If You've Already Had COVID-19

Because any natural immunity that COVID-19 provides is so variable, anyone who has already been infected should get the vaccine anyway, health officials say.

Molly Hurford

How Much Of The Population Will Need To Be Vaccinated For The Pandemic To End?

As vaccines for COVID-19 begin to roll out around the globe, with some countries including England already beginning the process while others like the U.S. quickly mobilize to approve the vaccines and begin distribution, the question everyone is asking is: When will this pandemic finally end?

Maria Faller

The School Lunch Changes The Departing Trump Administration Wants To Make

The departing Trump administration is reportedly attempting to change the nutritional requirements put in place by the Obama administration.

Valerie Kalfrin

Swapping Out This Ingredient Can Lower Your Heart Disease Risk

Keep the veggie chili and hold the hot dog: Substituting red beans for processed red meats such as hot dogs, sausages, bacon, and salami can reduce your risk of coronary heart disease, according to a new study.

closeup of a dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine

Valerie Kalfrin

What Those With Allergies Should Know About COVID-19 Vaccinations

The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for COVID-19 awaiting approval for use in the United States could cause an allergic reaction in people allergic to certain foods, medicines, or other vaccines, health officials say.

Molly Hurford

What You Need To Know About Rebel Wilson's Sugar 'Detox'

When Rebel Wilson went on her Instagram Live last week to talk about her dramatic weight loss, one part of the journey that made headlines was her decision to detox her digestive system in order to get rid of candida yeast. Does a candida overgrowth really cause sugar cravings?

Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

The Surprising Effect Dr. Fauci Has Had On College Applications

While most universities and colleges saw a decline in their enrollment this fall, medical school applications have increased on average by nearly 18 percent this year. Some admissions committees are calling the increase in applications the 'Fauci Effect.'

Molly Hurford

The Real Reason You Should Still Wear A Mask After A COVID-19 Vaccine

Even once you've been vaccinated for COVID-19, wearing a mask will remain important. Here's why.

Molly Hurford

Struggling To Get Fit? This Might Be What You're Missing

A recent study showed that thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, we're more sedentary than ever.

Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

How To Spot A Fake COVID-19 Vaccine

With the promise of COVID-19 vaccines to start circulating throughout the United States within the next few weeks, national and international agencies are advising citizens to beware of fake vaccines.

Valerie Kalfrin

Think Twice Before Using This Room At Work

The break room and lunchroom might not be the safest places to eat during the coronavirus pandemic, as these spots may be linked to the spread of COVID-19.

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Valerie Kalfrin

The Reason Your Normal Body Temperature Might Not Be 98.6

We all know a normal body temperature is supposed to be 98.6 degrees, but your body might be different. If you're trying to determine if you have a fever, this is why your body temperature might be completely normal even if the thermometer isn't reading 98.6 exactly.

Maria Scinto

The First Thing You Should Do If You Test Positive For COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has become a part of our reality for the past nine months, and at times many, of us almost feel complacent about it. What should you do if you are diagnosed with COVID-19?

Closeup of a sign on a car in El Paso, Texas, urging people to stay home amid the COVID-19 surge

Valerie Kalfrin

What You Need To Know About CDC's Shortened Quarantine Guidelines

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday presented two shorter "acceptable alternative quarantine periods" for people who may have been exposed to the coronavirus, hoping to reduce stress and economic hardship for those unable to quarantine for 14 days.

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Nicole LaMarco

How A Plant-Based Diet Can Increase Your Metabolism

If you're looking to lose weight, a vegan plant-based diet might be a good choice since it can increase your metabolism. Here's how that happens.

Woman wearing a face mask runs on a treadmill

Valerie Kalfrin

Exercising With A Mask Doesn't Affect Performance, Studies Say

Two new studies found that wearing a cloth or paper surgical mask does not "negatively affect vigorous workouts," at least for healthy, active adults, surprising participants who expected they would.

Valerie Kalfrin

The Government Will Track COVID-19 Vaccinations. Here's How

If you're vaccinated against COVID-19, you won't have to worry about forgetting just what you received. Here's what the government is doing to make sure.

Valerie Kalfrin

How Your Gut Bacteria Could Restore Your Immune System

New research about the microorganisms that live in our gut could lead to new treatments for conditions related to the immune system.

Molly Hurford

Rebel Wilson Reveals The Free Exercise That Helped Her Lose Weight

Actress Rebel Wilson recently shared that the best weight loss tip that she has is one that almost anyone can do: Get outside and walk more.

Molly Hurford

The Real Reason A High-Carb Vegan Diet Could Help You Lose Weight

Shifting to a low-fat, plant-based diet may help you lose weight, according to a new study.

Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

What You Need To Know About The New WHO Exercise Guidelines

These updated guidelines from WHO provide evidence-based public health recommendations for people of all ages on just how much physical activity, including frequency, duration, and intensity, is necessary to yield significant health benefits and decrease major health risks.

Molly Hurford

How Eating Dried Fruit Can Lead To Better Overall Health

If you love raisins in your cereal, dried cranberries in your salad, and slices of dried bananas and goji berries tossed on top of a yogurt parfait, you're in luck: New research from Penn State has found that people who snack on dried fruit regularly are healthier than those who don't.

Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

Why The CDC Says You Should Avoid Cruises For Now

Confining hundreds, sometimes thousands of passengers to one ship and sharing facilities is an ideal way to spread numerous infectious diseases, so when it became clear to the world that COVID-19 infections were not isolated in Wuhan, China, it was a significant area of concern.

Nicole LaMarco

COVID-19 May Have Been In The U.S. Earlier Than You Thought, CDC Reports

The CDC has discovered that COVID-19 began infecting people earlier than previously reported — in the middle of December 2019.