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Potential for Cannabis Compounds to Prevent and Treat COVID—Not So Fast

Recently, some promising pre-clinical studies suggest that non-psychotropic compounds found in Cannabis could help prevent and treat COVID-19. But is this fact or fiction? Public health officials and researchers do not want the excitement to override the need to replicate these findings in rigorous clinical human trials before claiming they are effective treatments.  Pre-Clinical Data: Claims and Realities  Some research, where possible, is being conducted to see if non-psychotropic compounds found in Cannabis could be a treatment for COVID-19.  Oregon State University Research  As reported...

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Omicron Makes Up 99 percent of U.S. Covid Cases: How the New "Stealth" Variant Compares

As of late February 2022, more than 900,000 people in the United States have died of COVID-19. Almost half of all deaths in January 2022 were among individuals 75 years and older. Omicron is still the most prevalent COVID variant and continues to drive daily death rates. However, a new subvariant, BA.2 is gaining traction.  The Omicron Variant Is Still Predominant  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that Omicron is still the most prevalent strain of COVID in the U.S., accounting for almost 100 percent of all existing cases. Although more contagious than previous variants,...

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Recap of the WHO Infodemic Management Training

Clear and accurate information about COVID-19, vaccine effectiveness, and proper safety measures is essential to safeguarding the global community. Unfortunately, this pandemic has given rise to an infodemic, the rapid spread of confusing and misleading information increasing widespread distrust of public health experts.  The World Health Organization (WHO) offers Infodemic Management 101, a course that covers what an infodemic is, how it impacts public health, and how experts and laypeople can manage its effects. Infodemic Management 101 is a valuable investment of time for information officers,...

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Updated 2022 Adult Immunization Schedule Released

For protection from infectious and harmful diseases, preventive vaccines are among the easiest and most cost-effective tools we have. While public health experts and medical providers have told us about the importance of COVID-19 vaccination, don’t overlook other immunizations that keep you free from infections that rob you of good health.  Importance of Vaccines for Adults  Vaccines can prevent death and debilitating illness. They also provide widespread protection in the form of herd immunity, and they reduce healthcare costs and other medical burdens on society.  Vaccines are especially...

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February Is National Children’s Dental Health Month

When you’re the parent or guardian of a young child, you fill your day with small practices to keep your children safe. You buckle their seatbelt, encourage them to wear a helmet, and teach them how to look both ways before crossing the street. However, at the end of the day, you may be too exhausted to negotiate any longer, and making sure that your children routinely brush their teeth and floss may fall by the wayside.  While occasional lapses in dental hygiene routines happen, making sure that your child has proper dental health is a critical part of their overall wellness. In honor of February’s...

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