by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Aug 18, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestPlastic face shields can provide additional protection from COVID-19, but experts say they should only be used as a supplement to cloth face coverings, not in lieu of them. Getty Images Face masks remain at the core of the CDC’s recommendations for...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Jun 24, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestBefore healthcare can truly improve for Black people in America, the medical community needs to recognize that racism is a health crisis and treat it as such. Getty Images Racism deeply affects the physical and mental health of Black people in a...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Jun 5, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestExperts say coffee can provide some health benefits, but they’re uncertain whether it can help with digestive conditions such as gallstones. Getty Images A new study funded by the coffee industry concludes that coffee may help protect against...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | May 31, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestDoctors are facing additional challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic from the amount of misinformation currently spreading about the virus. Getty Images While doctors face the pandemic, they’re also encountering an “infodemic.” Misinformation can...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | May 8, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestExperts say temperature checks will identify some people with COVID-19 but will miss people who are asymptomatic or haven’t developed symptoms yet. Getty Images Experts say the accuracy of temperature checking depends on the type of thermometer being...
