Black coffee may be good for your heart, studies show

[ad_1] Drinking one or more cups of plain leaded coffee per day was associated with a reduction in long-term risk of heart failure, according to a review of diet data from three major studies using analytical tools from the American Heart Association. The advantage did not extend to decaffeinated coffee. Instead, the analysis found an … Read more

Both vaccine doses are essential for fighting variants, says Fauci

[ad_1] © Provided by NBC News Getting the recommended two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine is the best way to stay ahead of new mutant variants of the virus – and ultimately end the pandemic, Dr Anthony Fauci said on Monday. “We believe that the optimal approach would be to continue receiving as many people … Read more

Oral hygiene in patients with COVID-19 could mean life or death: study

[ad_1] STATEN ISLAND, NY – Coronavirus (COVID-19) patients with gum disease are more likely to die than those with better oral health, a recent study suggests. Research published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 1 – the official publication of the European Federation of Periodontology – indicates that people with gum disease infected with the … Read more

LA Latino, black seniors follow whites in COVID-19 vaccine

[ad_1] Black, Latin American and Native American seniors in Los Angeles County are receiving COVID-19 vaccination at a lower rate than white, Asian American and Pacific Islander seniors, according to data released Monday. The findings raised new concerns about the inequity in the difficult roll-out of vaccines for those 65 and older and increased pressure … Read more

Vaccination campaign picks up speed, but maskless ventilators fuel concerns

[ad_1] The campaign to vaccinate Americans against the coronavirus is gathering momentum and new recorded cases have fallen to their lowest level in three months, but officials fear the loud Super Bowl celebrations could fuel new outbreaks. More than 4 million additional vaccinations were reported over the weekend, a clip significantly faster than in previous … Read more

How effective is your mask? Here’s what we know now

[ad_1] Amid a slow vaccine rollout and growing reports of a highly contagious new variant of the COVID-19 virus, masks are increasingly being recognized as an essential tool in slowing the pandemic. But how do you choose? A year after the start of the pandemic, there are still no filtration standards or labeling requirements. Masks … Read more