How to Remove Dental Calculus Without Going to the Dentist

Plaque builds up above and below the gum line on your teeth. It may be unattractive, but if it isn't removed, it may cause harm to your teeth and gums.

Jul 29, 2021 12:36 PM EDT

McCormick Recalls Seasoning Products Over Potential Salmonella Contamination; Here is the List of Items to Avoid

McCormick & Company recalled seasonings due to potential salmonella contamination. Here is the list of items included in the recall that you may have stored in your kitchen.

Jul 29, 2021 02:43 AM EDT

Distribution of $100 Incentive to Encourage New York City Residents to Get COVID-19 Vaccine Starts Friday

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a $100 incentive for people who got vaccinated in any of the city-run vaccination sites. The move was made to encourage individuals to get vaccinated as the deadly new Delta variant continues to spread.

Jul 28, 2021 08:23 PM EDT

Best Teeth Whitening Kit: How to Choose the Right One For You

There are various teeth whitening products that are available in the market that have different effects and applications. Knowing how to choose the best product for you is crucial in having a healthy and bright smile that you could show off to your family and friends.

Jul 28, 2021 11:29 AM EDT

6 Effective Ways to Naturally Whiten Teeth at Home; Easy, Fast, and Guaranteed Techniques

Several natural treatments can help eliminate teeth stains, and there are a variety of fantastic teeth whitening kits available that can help you brighten your smile.

Jul 28, 2021 10:15 AM EDT

Joe Biden Ponders Over Vaccine Mandate for Federal Workers; Review to Be Completed This Week

Biden is reportedly providing favorable consideration to new requirements for federal employees to help mitigate the prevalence of COVID-19. Uninoculated federal employees would be necessitated to wear face masks all the time while at work and be tested regularly.

Jul 28, 2021 08:29 AM EDT

A Guide to Protecting Your Eye Health

Most people underestimate the importance of good vision until they experience an issue. However, people who take their sight for granted will have a greater risk of eye conditions in later life, such as cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration.

Jul 27, 2021 09:42 AM EDT

BioNTech Uses mRNA Covid-19 Vaccine to Develop Effective Shot Against Malaria, Tuberculosis

Following the success from the Covid-19 vaccine, BioNtech said it will fund a research to develop effective shot against malaria and tuberculosis in Africa.

Jul 27, 2021 05:02 AM EDT

Department of Veterans Affairs to Require Healthcare Workers To Receive Inoculation; 70 Percent of Workers in VA Centers Are Already Vaccinated

The US Department of Veterans Affairs declared on Monday that it will necessitate healthcare employees to be inoculated against COVID-19 for the next two months. President Joe Biden confirmed it on Monday.

Jul 27, 2021 05:31 AM EDT

Moderna Considers to Include Children Aged 5-11 in the COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trials

Moderna is looking to include children aged five to 11 years to its coronavirus vaccine trials after reports of rare heart problems. The company said it is working with the Food and Drug Administration on how to handle the details.

Jul 26, 2021 08:35 PM EDT

French Parliament Approves Law Necessitating COVID-19 Passes for Restaurants, Domestic Travel; Bill Applies to Adults

The French parliament has approved a bill imposing to implement COVID-19 passes for people traveling within the country. It currently applies to adults, but the age range will be expanded.

Jul 26, 2021 07:43 PM EDT

US Doctors Say Covid-19 Delta Variant More Dangerous Than Original With Slightly Different Symptoms

Health professionals have issued cautions that many patients may not recognize a different Covid-19 symptoms of Delta variant which may be worse than the other SARS-CoV-2 variants.

Jul 26, 2021 01:01 AM EDT

Pandemic, Epidemic, Monsoon? India Battered As At Least 100 Dead in Floods and Landslides

India reported more than 100 dead residents after monsoon caused heavy rainfall that resulted in landslides and overflowing rivers. Several villages were trapped and had to be rescued by authorities amid the COVID-19 pandemic and "black fungus" epidemic.

Jul 23, 2021 09:39 PM EDT

Fatal, Untreatable "Superbug" Spreads from Patients in Two Cities; CDC Warns Global Health Threat

A drug-resistant, fatal "superbug" fungus spreads among patients in the US, prompting the CDC to announce outbreaks and warn a global health threat.

Jul 23, 2021 08:48 AM EDT

Immune Cell’s Reaction to Invading Viruses Connected to Age and Sex of Individual

New findings are revealing that an immune cell's reaction to invading viruses is often linked to the age and sex of the individual. Its shows that immune cells will vary according to each person, and no standard response exists for everyone.

Jul 23, 2021 02:40 PM EDT