The pandemic has changed our lives in any number of ways, and holiday gatherings are no exception. Many families are deciding to skip the traditional dinners instead of gathering as usual. If you do decide to host a gathering for the holidays, the federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have some suggestions: Thinking ahead can… Continue reading Hosting Holiday Gatherings during The Pandemic
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The Latest on the Safe Use of Hand Sanitizer
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, we have been overwhelmed by the daily flood of statistics and articles on everything from the number of cases to the search for a vaccine. Here, the federal Food and Drug Administration, which oversees the safety and efficacy of drugs and medicine for illnesses, answers questions on the current research… Continue reading The Latest on the Safe Use of Hand Sanitizer
Talking to Kids About COVID-19
As public conversations around coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) increase, children may worry about themselves, their family, and friends getting ill with COVID-19. Parents, family members, school staff, and other trusted adults can play an important role in helping children make sense of what they hear in a way that is honest, accurate, and minimizes anxiety… Continue reading Talking to Kids About COVID-19
COVID-19: Safe Grocery Shopping during The Pandemic
The novel coronavirus has changed many aspects of our daily lives, including trips to the grocery store. Instead of popping by the supermarket to grab what you need for tonight’s dinner, many people are now second-guessing their trips and wondering whether it is even safe to go into a store and be exposed, not only… Continue reading COVID-19: Safe Grocery Shopping during The Pandemic
COVID-19: How You Can Make A Difference in The Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges in our everyday lives. As we each do our part to help slow the spread of coronavirus disease, we look to the helpers all around us and wonder if we, too, could do more. Here, from the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are some ways you and your… Continue reading COVID-19: How You Can Make A Difference in The Pandemic
Eat Healthy – But Safely, Too
If you’re trying to eat better with the aim of improving your health or losing some pounds, that’s great. But besides the health benefits of food, you also need to monitor the safety of what you eat. And that holds true as well when the food isn’t considered healthy. Here, Stop Foodborne Illness, a nonprofit… Continue reading Eat Healthy – But Safely, Too
Avoid the Flu During Holiday Travel
If you’ve ever traveled during the holidays, you know how stressful it is. Last year an estimated 107.3 million travelers hit the road between Dec. 23 and Jan. 1, and there’s no reason to think this year will be different. And crowds like that mean you’ve got a really good chance of getting the flu… Continue reading Avoid the Flu During Holiday Travel
Why Fresh Produce Can Be Bad for You
Most people know about the dangers of animal products. But the United States has had several large outbreaks of illness caused by contaminated fresh fruits and vegetables. In 2018, the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigated an E. coli outbreak of romaine lettuc that sickened more than 40 people in 12 states and sent… Continue reading Why Fresh Produce Can Be Bad for You
Play It (Food) Safe This New Year’s
Whether it’s a New Year’s Eve party or a New Year’s Day feast, eating with friends and family can be the best part of the holiday season. But even the most festive occasion can be, well, spoiled by food that isn’t prepared or preserved in the right way. Stop Foodborne Illness, a national nonprofit, public… Continue reading Play It (Food) Safe This New Year’s
What to Do if You Have Scabies
The experts from the American Academy of Dermatology share tips on symptom and treatment of scabies: Scabies is a common skin condition caused by the human itch mite. People get scabies when the mite burrows into the top layer of their skin to live and feed. When the skin reacts to the mite – which… Continue reading What to Do if You Have Scabies
Food Safety and Your Party
“Hosting parties take a great deal of work and we often focus so much on preparing and serving food in a timely fashion that we don’t think about preparing and serving food safely,” says Deirdre Schlunegger, CEO of Stop Foodborne Illness , a national, nonprofit, public health organization dedicated to preventing illness and death from… Continue reading Food Safety and Your Party
Should You Ever Skip Washing Produce?
Editor’s note: Food poisoning ranges from the possibly fatal to the just yucky. Here, the Mayo Clinic talks about what fruits and vegetables you should pre-wash – and which ones should you leave alone: According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) you should be washing most fruits and vegetables, Mayo says. (Click here… Continue reading Should You Ever Skip Washing Produce?
The Nine Best Dry-Skin Solutions
According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), following the same skin care routine year round may not work so well when the humidity drops, as it does in winter. Without a change in your skin care, dry air can make fine lines and wrinkles more noticeable. It can also itch, flake, crack, and even… Continue reading The Nine Best Dry-Skin Solutions