Browsing: Health

New coronavirus cases continue to increase across the US. Cases are rising across the entire country. The average number of new cases is 47,000 per day, a 51% increase over the last two weeks.

Whether it is other philanthropists, local or regional health centers, or state and federal officials, there is a desperate need for creative solutions to getting more people screened and saving more lives. Smith’s initiative is an innovative approach, but there are other ways to spread awareness and boost screenings in the Black community.

New coronavirus cases continue to increase across the US. New cases are highest in the northeast, but cases are rising across the entire country. The average number of new cases is 37,000 per day, a 38% increase over the last two weeks.

      The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday that syphilis rates in infants have increased by 235% in four years. From 2019 to 2020, the number of babies infected with syphilis increased by approximately 15%, bringing the total to a 20-year high. Early data from 2021 suggests the trend is just growing worse, according to the CDC, echoing nationwide increases in other STD rates that did not slow throughout the pandemic.

     A strong diet is another essential aspect, especially for those maintaining their health in the face of aging. Omega-3 Fatty 3 acids are highly beneficial, especially for active agers. Luckily, human bodies can produce most of the healthy fat we need, either from previously stored fat or certain foods. However, these fats are linked to preventing immunodeficiency diseases, heart disease, joint pains, and other ailments that people are more vulnerable to as time goes on.

Due to the presence of the new Omicron subvariant, BA.2, new coronavirus cases are again increasing in half of all states across the US, particularly in the Northeast. The average number of new cases is 31,000, a 2% increase over the last two weeks.