The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered daily routines, particularly for children who have become dependent on digital devices for education and entertainment. This shift has raised concerns about the potential impact of prolonged screen time on the prevalence of myopia, an eye condition where distant objects appear blurry while close objects are seen clearly. Studies… Read More »
As the coronavirus surges across many parts of the United States, hospitals are feeling the strain. The intensive care unit beds are at 100% capacity in some hospitals and are fast approaching that number in others. In Florida, 56 hospitals had no available adult ICU beds as of Tuesday. Just over half, 40, were smaller… Read More »
Covid-19 isn’t kind to sufferers of certain medical conditions such as obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. And along with the pressures we are all under, we can add alcohol to that list. The harm drink does to our health and finances usually reflects what’s going on in the country. In bad times,… Read More »
Arizona, California, and Texas recorded the highest number of new deaths in weeks on Wednesday as outbreaks worsened throughout the South and West. Arizona recorded nearly 4,878 new cases and 88 new deaths Wednesday, a record single-day jump for the state, just ahead of Vice President Mike Pence’s visit. The previous single-day high in the… Read More »