Author Archives: Health

COVID-19 vaccine effective after only one dose for nursing home residents, CDC says

The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is effective for nursing home residents even if they have only received one dose, according to new research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC looked at two nursing homes in Connecticut that had COVID-19 outbreaks after their first vaccination clinic. It examined residents who had been “partially vaccinated,”… Read More »

A physician deals with uncertainty during the pandemic [PODCAST]

The Podcast by KevinMD | Podcast | March 14, 2021 “Despite forces not within our control, namely the thoughts and actions of others, headway has been made in my local practice area:  the decline in mortality, the advances in clinical knowledge about the pathophysiology, more efficient testing, more PPE, an uprooting and great revealing of… Read More »

5 Successful Ways to Prevent Hearing Loss

Hearing loss has devastating and detrimental effects on the victim. While some get fewer job opportunities, others struggle with impaired communication, low esteem, and social withdraw. Ear damage happens gradually and with minimal warning indicators. By the time most individuals notice their failing sense of hearing, it almost too late.  It is worth noting that… Read More »

Your Horoscope for the Week of March 14

Overview: Let’s innovate! Tuesday’s Moon-Uranus conjunction in stabilizing Taurus helps us find safety through innovation and change. On Saturday, the Sun enters Aries, where it stays until April 19. Happy Astro New Year! Venus enters passionate Aries on Sunday, where it stays until April 14, empowering the zodiac to prioritize freedom within relationships. This content… Read More »