Share on PinterestResearchers want to know if Google searches can predict where the coronavirus is spreading. Pekic / Getty Images New research looked at whether we may be able to predict where the second outbreak will occur based on Google searches of common COVID-19 symptoms. Researchers used Google Trends to […]
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Peaches Suspected in Salmonella Outbreak in 9 States: What to Know
Share on PinterestThe FDA states that Wawona brand peaches should be discarded and not be sold, served, or eaten. Getty Images Bagged peaches produced by the brand Wawona and sold at select ALDI stores may be linked to a new salmonella outbreak that’s sickened 68 people across nine states. The […]
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Onions: What to Know
Share on PinterestHundreds of people have been sickened due to a salmonella outbreak linked to onions. Getty Images More than 600 people have developed salmonella infections in an outbreak linked to onions. The onions were distributed in all 50 states, and cases have been reported in 43 states. Salmonella infections […]
U.S. May Be Headed for a Full-Blown COVID-19 Outbreak: How to Prepare
Share on PinterestAs the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths in the United States continues to climb, the country may be headed for a ‘full-blown’ outbreak. Getty Images Experts have voiced concerns that the recent spike in COVID-19 cases could indicate the United States is heading toward a […]
How One Nursing Home Stopped a COVID-19 Outbreak
Deaths from the novel coronavirus in nursing homes account for more than half of all fatalities in 14 states, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. Long-term care providers have been searching for labs or hospitals to perform tests for residents and staff. One nursing facility was able to contain and […]
How to Manage IBD During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Share on PinterestExperts say those who are living with IBD aren’t at any greater risk from COVID-19 than anyone else. Getty Images An estimated 3 million adults received an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) diagnosis in the United States in 2015. Many of those who are living with IBD are concerned […]
Steps to Help You Keep a Daily Routine During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Share on PinterestExperts say building and maintaining a daily as well as a weekly routine can help establish some certainty during the COVID-19 pandemic. Getty Images Experts say establishing consistent daily and weekly routines is a way for people to feel there is some certainty during COVID-19 isolation. Among the […]
Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Share on PinterestCaring for people with Alzheimer’s disease during this period of social distancing can be challenging, but following these 5 simple tips may help. Getty Images Demonstrating how to wash your hands for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease can help ensure they practice safe hygiene. The Alzheimer’s Association […]
What Life Is Like on the Front Lines of the COVID-19 Outbreak
Share on PinterestHealth care providers take extra steps to avoid COVID-19 in New York City. Stephanie Keith/Getty Images Physicans tell us what it’s like to battle the new coronavirus in the epicenter of the U.S. outbreak. In New York City, regular life has become surreal with a temporary hospital in […]
How Home Healthcare Workers Are Navigating the COVID-19 Outbreak
Share on PinterestHome healthcare workers are using everything from televisits and protective gear to thermometers to continue to take care of people in their homes. Getty Images The COVID-19 outbreak is forcing home healthcare workers to change how they treat older adults and ill people. Agency officials say their workers […]