Month: September 2022

Double Defense: The New Bivalent COVID Booster Shot

Step right up and get your tickets to the greatest illness-fighting show on Earth! The new bivalent booster is like a two-ring circus, targeting not only the original COVID-19 strain but also the latest omicron subvariants. With this double-barreled protection, you can be sure to put up a strong fight against severe illness. Experts are […]

Published on September 21, 2022

Tick Trouble: Deer Visitors in Suburbs Increase Lyme Risk

Imagine your backyard is like a neighborhood, with deer as the uninvited guests. But these cuddly animals might be causing more trouble than you think. A recent study suggests that the growing population of white-tailed deer in the Northeastern United States is contributing to the spread of Lyme disease and anaplasmosis, two tick-borne illnesses. Particularly […]

Published on September 21, 2022

FDA: Don’t Cook Chicken in NyQuil, Latest TikTok Challenge

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a stern caution about the harmful effects of misusing over-the-counter medications, particularly in response to an alarming new trend on social media. Teens have fallen victim to a dangerous challenge that involves cooking chicken in NyQuil, an over-the-counter medication. This illogical practice has the potential to cause […]

Published on September 21, 2022