Dec. 15, 2021 — ‘Tis the season — again — for holiday travel and get-togethers with friends and family amid the challenges of a global pandemic. Yes, personal and public protection measures remain essential, but that doesn’t mean you have to be a Scrooge about traveling and spending time with loved ones. You can still … Read more
Dec. 15, 2021 — It’s no surprise that many people believe the holidays are meant for us to put aside our dietary senses and indulge in all the yummy foods that we’d avoid on a normal day. While many of these festive treats may cause serious problems for our teeth, others are packed with nutrients … Read more
Nov. 23, 2021 — Ahead of the busiest travel days of the year, COVID-19 cases are rising across 40 states and territories, setting the U.S. up for a rough fifth surge of the pandemic. “A significant rise in cases just before Thanksgiving is not what we want to be seeing,” says Stephen Kissler, PhD, a … Read more
The holiday season is fast approaching, and you know what that means: We’ll all be gathering around the dinner table or the fireplace with friends and family we have not seen in a while. Given the divisiveness that has developed in our society over the last several years, there’s a good chance that the holiday … Read more
Oct. 29, 2021 — We’re in a better place this year for enjoying the holidays safely compared to a year ago. Trick-or-treating is a go this weekend, international friends and family can visit the U.S. again staring Nov. 8, and the widespread adoption of COVID-19 precautions and protections, especially vaccines, increases the likelihood for safe … Read more
Oct. 29, 2021 — Autumn is a season of preparation: It is a time of harvest before scarcity, gathering seeds before snow, crispness before cold, and vibrant color before grey monotony. With that, it’s not surprising that many cultures mark the season by celebrating abundant life in parallel with inevitable death and remembering those who … Read more
Dec. 28, 2020 — Anthony Fauci, MD, says the coronavirus pandemic may get worse in coming months, including a post-holiday surge in cases. In an interview on CNN, Fauci was asked if he thought “the worst was yet to come.” He said, “I do.” “We very well might see a post-seasonal — in … Read more
Dec. 16, 2020 — With U.S. regulators on the cusp of approving a second coronavirus vaccine, there is new hope that COVID-19 will eventually be eradicated. But medical experts warn that optimism could lead to careless behavior in the coming weeks and are advising people to approach holiday travel with the utmost caution. Doctors … Read more
By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Nov. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Despite skyrocketing coronavirus infection rates, many Americans plan to attend large holiday gatherings, a nationwide survey finds. Nearly two in five respondents said they will likely gather with more than 10 people, according to the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center … Read more
By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Sept. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Parents of kids with food allergies probably won’t be surprised to hear that Halloween is an especially risky time for their youngsters. A new study found that serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) triggered by peanuts jumped 85% when kids were trick or … Read more