September 17, 2021Nicole GreenfieldBack in 1989, a groundbreaking NRDC report called Intolerable Risk detailed the perils children faced just by dutifully eating their fruits and vegetables. “These staples of children’s diets routinely, and lawfully, contain dangerous amounts of pesticides, which pose an increased risk of cancer, neurobehavioral damage, and other health problems,” its summary stated. […]readmore
By Chanelle Chandleryahoonews.comAs it marks its return to in-person classes, Hampton University, a prominent historically Black college known colloquially as “Home by the Sea,” is setting an example of how to navigate the coronavirus pandemic.The school, which is located in Hampton, Va., has required that students be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, mandated masks in the […]readmore
by Brian GoodDiversityinc.comThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published a study that offers another reason for companies to encourage their employees to get vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, as well as talking points for those still concerned about potential risks involved with getting the shot. The primary takeaway to continue encouraging vaccination among […]readmore
Laura Ramirez-Feldman·Reporter/ProducerAfter declining sharply for months, coronavirus cases are climbing once again as a result of the Delta variant. Although they remain well below peak levels, the U.S. is now seeing about 30,000 new cases per day. The most recent seven-day average shows hospitalizations are also up by nearly 36 percent, according to the Centers […]readmore
By Tristan HorromVA Research CommunicationsA year into the pandemic, most people are familiar with the immediate symptoms of COVID-19 infection, which include breathing problems and fever. But reports of COVID-19 “long-haulers” suggest that some people can have persistent, long-lasting health problems caused by the virus. In the largest post-acute COVID-19 study to date, VA Saint […]readmore
University of MarylandMedical CenterWith the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infecting many, people are seeking to boost their immune systems. We definitely need our bodies’ defenses to be as strong as possible. How can this be done?Like the Army, the immune system is an intricate network of units that act together to combat invaders, in this case […]readmore
Marina PitofskyUSA TODAY A lawsuit alleging that Johnson & Johnson marketed talcum-based baby powder to Black women amid concerns over the product and ovarian cancer risks was filed Tuesday on behalf of the National Council of Negro Women.Attorneys Ben Crump and Paul Napoli, who filed the suit, accused the company in a statement Tuesday of […]readmore
by Corey Crockettby James FordPIX11 Web TeamNEW YORK CITY — All employees at city-run hospitals will be required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or face rigorous testing requirements, the mayor’s office said Tuesday.The mandate will include all employees of NYC Health + Hospitals and those who work at public clinics at the Department of Health […]readmore
