Information about the characteristics of Covid-19 variants is rapidly emerging. Scientists are working to learn more about how easily these variants might spread, whether they could cause more severe illness, and whether currently authorized vaccines will protect people against them. At this time, in January 2021, there is no evidence that these variants cause more… Continue reading What We Know about COVID-19 Variants
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Dry Skin Relief from COVID-19 Handwashing
Has frequent handwashing left you with dry, cracked skin? With these tips from dermatologists you can continue to wash your hands to fend off COVID-19 (coronavirus) and heal dry skin. Here’s what dermatologists recommend: Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds in lukewarm water. Use soap, and wash every part of your hands, including… Continue reading Dry Skin Relief from COVID-19 Handwashing
News Alert: HPV Vaccine Approved for People 27 to 45
The anti-cancer HPV vaccine Gardasil 9, previously approved only for people aged 9 through 26, has now been given the go-ahead by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for women and men aged 27 through 45. FDA officials said that the expanded application of the vaccine would prevent thousands of cases of cancer caused by… Continue reading News Alert: HPV Vaccine Approved for People 27 to 45
Heads or Tails: ALS or Lyme Disease?
Flip a coin to decide what incurable disease you might have? I wish it was as easy as that. In my experience, it took much more time, research, testing and hoping for a diagnosis that we could literally live with. My husband was diagnosed with Lyme Disease and three years later he died from ALS… Continue reading Heads or Tails: ALS or Lyme Disease?
3 Tips for Protecting Your Kids from Mosquitoes
It’s likely that itchy bump on your child’s arm is nothing much to worry about. Most mosquito bites are harmless, and the symptoms will subside in a few days. Still, if you’re a parent who pays attention to news about mosquito-borne illnesses, it’s hard not to be concerned. A year ago, in 2016, the Zika… Continue reading 3 Tips for Protecting Your Kids from Mosquitoes
Swimming-Pool Safety Guide
Here, from Life Saver Pool Fence Systems (www.poolfence.com ), is life-saving information on how to keep your pool safe for your kids and grandkids through the summer swimming season: Home pools are becoming more common every day. They provide an excellent means of recreation for your entire family and friends a large part of the… Continue reading Swimming-Pool Safety Guide
Common Myths about Sun Protection
Misconceptions about sun exposure are plentiful and put people at risk for skin cancer. “As a practicing dermatologist for over 20 years, I am regularly surprised when patients tell me they love sunbathing and spend hours in the direct sun, that SPF isn’t really important in suntan lotion or that tanning beds aren’t really too… Continue reading Common Myths about Sun Protection
Common-Sense Advice for Protecting Yourself from Financial Schemers
My friend’s mother, who is in her 70s, got a letter in the mail printed on official-looking letterhead of a familiar bank, which informed her that a long-lost account had been discovered. It had money that she could reclaim if she telephoned before a certain date. The woman had done business with that bank and… Continue reading Common-Sense Advice for Protecting Yourself from Financial Schemers
What You Should Know about Wildfire Safety
More than 45 million homes are now at risk for wildfires, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Wildfires can be started by everything from a lightning strike to careless campers, and the damages these blazes cause is devastating. Here, from an NFPA tip sheet, is what you can do to protect your home:… Continue reading What You Should Know about Wildfire Safety
How Much Do You Know About Sunscreen?
Millions of consumers are shopping for sunscreen without knowing exactly what they’re buying. A new study shows that just 43 percent of consumers surveyed know what sun factor protection (SPF) means, and only seven percent knew what to look for on a label if they wanted a sunscreen that offers protection against early skin aging.… Continue reading How Much Do You Know About Sunscreen?