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Turkey jumps 73% in price over last yearThanksgiving is a time for families and loved ones to get together and share a meal and give thanks- a longstanding tradition in many households across the U.S. The centerpiece for many of these meals is the turkey. Recent...
Over the counter pulse oximeters saw a surge in use during the pandemic. They are widely available, inexpensive, and easy to use. A panacea- or too good to be true?What is a pulse oximeter and how does it work? Pulse oximeters come as either a small unit with a...
The threat of deadly pandemics on US soil from our own Biolabs (either intentional or unintentional) is very real, and more commonplace than you would expect. Biolab is a term used to refer to 4 levels of biosafety according to the pathogens researched in the labs....
Prepared equals peace of mind Being "prepared" used to be our way of life. Our just- in- time supply chains weren’t around back then. Amazon, and online shopping didn’texist. Back then, if you wanted something you had to either call the company and place an order or...
A widespread shortage of a common antibiotic, amoxicillin has swept the country. Amoxicillin is one of the first antibiotics used to treat strep throat, ear infections, urinary tract infections and many more. The shortage includes amoxicillin in pill form, powder to...
According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), US households should expect to pay 27/28 % more than last year for oil and gas to heat their homes respectively. Heating with electricity will add 10% over the 2022-2023 winter compared to last year. Many sources expect a...
Health agencies across the country are sounding the alarm over a potentially severe “tripledemic” this fall and into winter. The term tripledemic describes three viruses- influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and covid- emerging in the population at the same...
Part 3 (This is a series of posts on the health effects of different types of radioactive exposure and fallout) Last week we discussed radioactive Iodine-131 and the health effects exposure has on the body, especially the thyroid. This week we will be looking at...
There is much concern, and rightfully so about the use and overuse of antibiotics. Antibiotics can be lifesaving when used in a prudent and appropriate manner. Overuse is still a concern and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly.What is a black box warning? Black box...