The COVID-19 vaccine has arrived. Here’s what you need to know.
Nurse Sandra Lindsay made history as the first American to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 14, 2020, marking a critical ...
January 08, 2021
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Feeling sad or depressed this holiday season? You’re not alone.
Even in the best of years, the fall and winter months can be an emotionally challenging time for many people. Feelings of ...
December 28, 2020
The FDA has OK’d the COVID-19 vaccine. Now what?
You’ve been waiting, and now the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Pfizer’s emergency use authorization for its ...
December 14, 2020
The flu or COVID-19: Can you tell the difference?
This winter, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues during the normal flu season, how will you know which virus you may have should ...
December 08, 2020
What if you’re exposed to COVID-19 over the holidays?
As the holiday travel season arrives, COVID-19 cases nationwide are spiking at an alarming rate. Could there be a more ...
December 02, 2020
Trying to quit smoking is hard enough in good times, let alone in the COVID-19 era—the ACS can help
Since 1977, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has sponsored the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday in November to ...
November 19, 2020
Nation sees significant decrease in childhood vaccinations during COVID-19 era, new report shows
A new report shows that a result of delayed medical care from the COVID-19 pandemic is potentially creating another long-term ...
November 18, 2020
CDC reports concerning trend of rising rates of diabetes in children under age 20
Diabetes is a serious and chronic condition that can cause other health issues, such as kidney disease, heart disease, nerve ...
November 17, 2020