Vaccine safe for heart patients
Heart attack survivors are at much greater risk of complications from the COVID-19 virus than they are from the vaccine, according to the American Heart…
Month: June 2021
Medication shows promise for meth addiction
Methamphetamine overdose deaths are surging nationwide, but two common medications may be useful for addiction treatment, according to Harvard Women’s…
Artificial intelligence offers hope for better colon cancer detection
It’s one of the most common — and deadliest — cancers in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), colorectal (colon)…
Perfect summer dessert: Sweet biscuits and strawberries
It’s strawberry season, and that means classic shortcake — the sweet, easy, cool and creamy dessert that always hits the spot. You can put a twist on…
Don’t wait to report an injury
Never wait until the end of your shift to report an injury. Do it immediately. This is especially true of puncture wounds on the fingers and hands. These…
Look around, walk around
Get away from your computer. Researchers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health have found that short breaks at the right times…
Prevent heat exhaustion
The National Safety Council recommends that people who are working outside in hot weather or in non-air-conditioned environments should cool down with wet…
To have a safe road trip: Prepare yourself, your passengers, your vehicle
You may have taken any number of long road trips before and think you know just how to do it right. When you make your plan, however, consider these…
Know the ABCs of CPR
If you’ve never taken a course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), these simple instructions could help you save a life. If you have taken a CPR…
What life insurance doesn’t cover
We get life insurance to protect our families. If we die, they have a nest egg. But life insurance doesn’t cover everything, according to Policy Genius….