Month: July 2022

Pets Need Sunscreen, Too

As the sun bears down during this blazing heat wave, remember that your furry companions need protection too. Just like us, pets can suffer from sunburns and heat stroke. It’s important to slather on some sunscreen on exposed areas of your pets’ skin, akin to how you would protect your own skin from harmful rays. […]

Published on July 13, 2022

HHS: Pharmacies Must Fill Abortion Drug Prescriptions

Pharmacies have been given a clear directive by the Biden administration – they must fill prescriptions for drugs that have the potential to end a pregnancy. The Department of Health and Human Services has issued guidance stating that refusing to fill these prescriptions may violate federal law, regardless of any state-level bans. This move by […]

Published on July 13, 2022

Boosting Up Lupus Patients’ Protection Against COVID-19

Just like how a superhero gets an extra power-up to face a tough enemy, people with lupus can level up their protection against COVID-19 with a booster shot. A new study reveals that individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who receive a COVID-19 booster shot after being fully vaccinated are half as likely to contract […]

Published on July 13, 2022