by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Jul 28, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestAlzheimer’s disease has a strong genetic component, but lifestyle behaviors such as exercise and diet can help lower some risks. Getty Images A new study has identified 19 risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease. Higher risk factors included high body mass index late in life, diabetes, and stress. Lower risk factors included weight loss […]
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Jul 28, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestOfficials are trying to determine whether they can safely reopen schools this fall. Getty Images The new tools and resources released by the CDC include detailed recommendations on how schools can safely reopen. The CDC pushed for school reopenings...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Jul 28, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestIsolation is for people who have tested positive for COVID-19 while quarantine is for people who have been in contact with someone with the disease. Getty Images New guidelines have been issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Jul 28, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestExperts say vaccines are safe and have proven effective in reducing the spread of disease, in particular childhood illnesses such as measles and mumps. Getty Images A new study analyzed nearly 20 years of vaccine data, concluding that vaccines are...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Jul 28, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestExperts say home test kits could help catch colon cancer in its early stages and consequently save lives. Getty Images Researchers say mailing people reminders as well as home test kits can improve colon cancer screening rates. Colon cancer is...
