Health & Lifestyle

– Manuscript – U.S. health officials recently approved the first drug against COVID-19 that Americans can take at home to reduce the effects of the new coronavirus. The approval comes as U.S. cases and hospitalizations are rising in some places. Health officials warn of a large wave of new infections from the Omicron version, or variant, of the virus. They are concerned … [Read more...] about U.S. Health Officials Approve New COVID-19 Drug

A small, but growing, movement is trying to find a way to deal with the problem of diabetes in the United States. This movement is made up of special programs, doctors, hospitals and health officials that are concerned about increasing evidence that the food system in the United States is making people sick. The food system has made it easier and less costly for people to eat … [Read more...] about America Battles Diabetes Crisis

Many countries around the world are dealing with their worst coronavirus outbreaks yet. But one country, Japan, is seeing very few COVID-19 infections. Observers are trying to learn why. As recently as late summer, Japan’s coronavirus situation was not good. Deaths linked to COVID-19 were being reported each day. Hospitals were filled with coronavirus patients. In … [Read more...] about Experts Aim to Understand Japan’s Successes Against the Coronavirus

Do you want to grow plants inside during the cold weather? If so, you may want to consider some plants that can flavor your food and make your home smell nice at the same time. We are talking about the herbs rosemary and bay laurel. Both plants do well inside, near a sunny window in the cold weather as long as the temperature is warm and you keep them watered. Both … [Read more...] about Two Edible Plants Grow Well Indoors During Winter

Health problems related to climate change are getting worse, says two recently published reports by the medical publication Lancet. The reports followed 44 health measures connected to climate change around the world. They include heat deaths, infectious disease and hunger. All of them are getting worse, said Marina Romanello. She is a research director of the Lancet … [Read more...] about Health Problems Tied to Climate Change Are Getting Worse