by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Jun 6, 2020 | Health News
Researchers in Australia say people with type 2 diabetes have a higher risk for developing cancer as well as dementia. Experts say excess sugar in the body can lead to microvascular damage that can cause dementia by damaging small blood vessels in the brain. They add that excess sugar can also help feed the growth […]
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Jun 6, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestChildren are very tuned into fairness and what’s right and wrong. Framing conversations about racism and injustice as fair vs. unfair can help them understand. Getty Images Experts say positive discussions about race and racism are important to have...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Jun 6, 2020 | Health News
To speed up the production of a COVID-19 vaccine, manufacturers will produce doses even before last-stage clinical trials are complete. This is no guarantee that the vaccine will work. If it proves to be safe and effective, the public can be quickly vaccinated. Even...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Jun 6, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestLonnie Haley (pictured above), Joe Biasi, and Kathleen Ronan were each hospitalized with severe cases of COVID-19. Now they’re sharing their personal experiences to help raise awareness about the seriousness of COVID-19. Image via Lonnie Haley The...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Jun 6, 2020 | Health News
Experts say ticks are becoming more common and there are increases in the rate of tick-borne illnesses such as Lyme disease. They note ticks tend to habitat in tall grass, trees, and underbrush. They encourage hikers and other people going outdoors to wear long pants...