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‘Post-Truth Era’ Hurts COVID-19 Response, Trust in Science Jan. 21, 2022 — Can you tell which of the following statements are true and which are false? COVID-19 is not a threat to younger people, and only those who have other medical conditions are dying from it. The mRNA vaccines developed to prevent the coronavirus alter … Read more
What Is the Carnivore Diet? Menu Wellness Mama® Simple Answers for Healthier Families Header Search Katie WellsJan 21, 2022 Reading Time: 9 min This post contains affiliate links.Click here to read my affiliate policy. Table of Contents[Hide][Show] The Paleo diet has taken the world by storm over the past decade, but different versions of this … Read more
Doctors Fight Tobacco Takeover of Inhaled Medicines Jan. 21, 2022 — A tobacco giant has stepped into the health care business, and respiratory specialists are doing their best to thwart the move. The Forum of International Respiratory Societies, which has 70,000 members worldwide, has served “official notice” that its organizations and members “cannot condone” working … Read more
‘Artificial Pancreas’ Can Help Kids With Type 1 Diabetes By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Jan. 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Having a child with type 1 diabetes can be a challenging health condition for parents to manage, but new research suggests an “artificial pancreas” system may beat standard treatment in controlling the blood sugar … Read more
Does Flossing Really Reduce Gum Disease and Cavities? Menu Wellness Mama® Simple Answers for Healthier Families Header Search Katie WellsJan 14, 2022 Reading Time: 8 min This post contains affiliate links.Click here to read my affiliate policy. Table of Contents[Hide][Show] For most of us, our parents ingrained the importance of brushing our teeth and flossing … Read more
Study: Black Men Twice as Likely to Develop Prostate Cancer as Whites By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Even in a setting where white and Black people have equal access to medical care, Black Americans fare worse than whites in terms of prostate cancer, new research shows. A review … Read more
Matcha Green Tea Latte Recipe (+ Iced Option) Menu Wellness Mama® Simple Answers for Healthier Families Header Search Drink Recipes Recipes Katie WellsJan 18, 2022 Reading Time: 3 min This post contains affiliate links.Click here to read my affiliate policy. Jump to Recipe Table of Contents[Hide][Show] It’s coffee shop drink makeover time! I always feel … Read more
Ordering Groceries Online? Good Luck Finding Nutrition Info By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Jan. 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Online grocery shopping has skyrocketed during the pandemic, but many websites are making it hard to find nutrition information on products, a new study shows. In the United States, packaged foods are required to have … Read more
Natural Bathroom Cleaning Menu Wellness Mama® Simple Answers for Healthier Families Header Search Natural Home Katie WellsJan 19, 2022 Reading Time: 3 min This post contains affiliate links.Click here to read my affiliate policy. Table of Contents[Hide][Show] It seems that if I’m not cleaning the kitchen, I’m cleaning the bathroom. Bathrooms can take a lot … Read more
‘The Other Pandemic’: Antibiotic Resistance Growing Worldwide Jan. 22, 2022 — Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve all been there. You wake up feeling lousy — headache, scratchy throat, coughing — and you find the energy to go see your doctor. What you really want is validation — yes, something is going around — and … Read more