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Norovirus Cases In Minnesota Expected To Rise Up To 50%
By Jenn Loro | Dec 28, 2015 09:28 AM EST
A new strain of norovirus also known as ‘winter-vomiting disease’ is blamed for the recent upsurge of gastrointestinal illnesses across the US which is expected to increase by 50% as the winter season sets in.
Developing Countries Account for More than Half of World’s Cancers
By Jenn Loro | Dec 21, 2015 09:58 AM EST
Cancer appears to have leveled off in affluent countries but dramatically increases in less developed societies as more and more people have become accustomed to unhealthy Western lifestyle and habits.
5 Facts about AIDS
By Cheri Cheng | Dec 01, 2014 11:01 AM EST
In celebration of World AIDS Day, here are five facts about AIDS.
U.N Development Goals could Cost the World $250 Billion
By Cheri Cheng | Sep 24, 2014 10:45 AM EDT
A new study is reporting that the world risk spending $250 billion just to monitor the goals set by the United Nations.
US Marriage Rates Still Plummeting
By Christine Hsu | Jul 18, 2013 05:49 PM EDT
A new study reveals that marriage rates are plummeting. Not only are fewer women are getting married; women are waiting longer to walk down the aisle.
Food Stamps Recipient from Georgia Sheds Light on Classism
By S.C. Stringfellow | Sep 27, 2012 10:28 AM EDT
In a shameless example of blaming the poor, Cindy Nerger, 28, who relies on food stamps to feed her family, said she was brought to tears after being embarrassed by a manager at a Kroger store in Warner Robbins, Ga
Results for Biggest Study on Global Tobacco Use Revealed
By S.C. Stringfellow | Aug 17, 2012 11:01 AM EDT
The World Health Organization just released "the largest survey to date on international tobacco use," and while New York seems, to be experiencing record rates of smoke cessation and dwindling numbers of tobacco use, in the rest of world the numbers have soared.

Did You Know?

Caring for the Health and Emotional Wellbeing of Seniors During the Pandemic

Senior citizens are at the top of the list of people at risk for contracting and unfortunately, passing away from the coronavirus. This is in great part due to their weaker immune systems and common existing health problems associated with aging. As such, it has been highly recommended that seniors do their best to remain at home to reduce the likelihood of contracting the virus.