Category Archives: Health care

Monkeypox vs. COVID-19: How to Tell the Difference

What’s the difference between monkeypox and COVID-19? Monkeypox, also known as human monkeypox or smallpox-like poxvirus, and COVID-19 are both diseases that affect humans. But they’re actually very different from each other in how they spread, how much damage they can do to your body, how you contract them, and how you treat them. If […]

Los Angeles County may Mandate Face Masks a Week Later as COVID Cases Climb

A week after people in Los Angeles County were told to limit their time outdoors and avoid possible face-to-face contact with others, officials have announced that they may mandate face masks to prevent the spread of the rare respiratory illness called COVID (common acute viral infection). Just how common is this illness? According to figures […]

Americans hospitalized with COVID-19 hit 42, 894 – is this the beginning of the end?

Bad news comes in threes, they say, and while we don’t believe this is the beginning of the end yet, we can only hope that this surge in COVID-19-related hospitalizations means that it’s finally over (or at least on its way out). Of course, that may just be wishful thinking. The Centers for Disease Control […]

Hay Fever Season is Here! Australian Residents Beware

Australian hay fever season is here! With red dust in the air, flowers everywhere, and bush fires burning, you can bet that hay fever will be at an all-time high this year. If you’re an Australian resident suffering from allergies to grass pollen or the smoke from your neighbor’s campfire, there are some quick and […]

The Aviation Mask Order Was Lifted… And Then Flight Cancellations Started Piling Up

The aviation mask order was lifted, and then flight cancellations started piling up. It sounds like the opening of some sort of conspiracy theory or thriller novel, but it’s not — it’s just the result of the aviation mask order being lifted, which had banned travelers from wearing any personal electronic devices in the cabins […]

Los Angeles Plans to Resume Indoor Mask Orders – Time to Start Wearing Masks Again!

Los Angeles plans to resume indoor mask orders at the end of July, after being made mandatory back in May when air quality levels were high. While this will be welcome news to some people, others may be wondering if they really need to wear masks indoors again – and the answer is yes! Air […]

Double-Protection in the Heat Wave: How to Stay Safe During a Southern California Heat Wave

The heat wave that swept across Southern California earlier this month was one of the most severe on record, with temperatures reaching over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas. With extreme heat warnings still in effect, it’s important to understand the best ways to protect yourself when dealing with a heat wave, especially if you […]

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