Six fully vaccinated people who attended a Texas outdoor wedding in April came down with the Delta variant. However, those who received the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines reportedly survived. A preprint study from Baylor College of Medicine showed that only one person who’d recently gotten an Indian-made vaccine, Covaxin, died after attending the 92-person wedding. … Continue Reading
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What You Must do When Dealing with Summer Migraines
When you start to develop a migraine, an instant sharp pain begins to come over you. This pain is so excruciating that it affects your ability to function. But have you ever start to experience one during these summer months? The humid weather of the season could sometimes trigger migraines. Let’s learn how you can… Continue Reading
Will you have to get the COVID-19 Vaccine Every Year?
I’ve recently got my second Moderna shot. Despite myself and many others getting their required two doses of this vaccine or the Pfizer shot, there are still possible reports we may have to get a booster shot every year. Scientists have been asking a lot of questions about booster shots, but still haven’t found the… Continue Reading
PTSD- A Mental Disorder Impacting Many Women Today
The month of June marks Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. For those who are not familiar with this condition, PTSD is a mental health disorder that occurs after someone experiences a traumatic event. Some examples of traumatic events could be any form of abuse, physical or sexual, a near-fatal accident, or military combat. Anyone… Continue Reading
The Pros and Cons of Using an Air Fryer
My mother recently purchased an air fryer for the house and I’ve used it a couple of times. I’ve made some chicken wings and fries, sweet potato and regular. Over the years, there have been a lot of people hopping on this different way of cooking. This small kitchen appliance has enabled people to cook… Continue Reading
FDA Approves New Alzheimer’s Drug Despite Limited Evidence about its Effectiveness
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new medication on Monday for Alzheimer’s disease despite questions about its effectiveness from experts. Aducanumab, or its brand name Aduhelm, is the first Alzheimer’s drug to be approved by the FDA in 18 years. This medication is a monthly intravenous infusion intended to slow cognitive decline in… Continue Reading
Endometriosis- A Condition that is Affecting Many Black Women Today
One of the most common health problems among women affects the reproductive system. This condition is known as endometriosis. Sometimes called endo, endometriosis happens when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of it. It affects more than 11% of American women between the ages of 15-44. Endometriosis is affecting black women… Continue Reading
Why We Should Make Time to tell Each Other, “I Love You”?
We all have heard of this phrase- “Life is too short.” Time is moving at a faster pace. Because of that, we must take a little time out of our day to show we appreciate the ones we love. One of the ways we can do this is to just tell that person that you… Continue Reading
