Clinical psychologist says mental health check-ins important amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

According to an August survey conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 40% of Americans are struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

Eat It to Beat It Challenge: Carrots
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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and the Prostate Cancer Foundation is challenging men everywhere to take the Eat It to Beat It Challenge. Ruben Dominguez has a recipe using carrots.

Eat it to Beat it - Artichoke
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Continuing the 30 healthy foods in 30 days challenge for prostate cancer awareness month. Ruben Dominguez shares the benefits and how to prepare an artichoke. Eating healthy can help reduce many health risks. More info at https://www.pcf.org/

Mitch McConnell proposes 'targeted' coronavirus aid, Democrats say not enough

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.

Doctors studying why obesity may be tied to serious coronavirus cases

Obesity seems to put people at higher risk for getting very sick if they’re infected with the coronavirus, and doctors are trying to figure out why.

Eat It to Beat It Challenge: Spinach
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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and the Prostate Cancer Foundation is challenging men everywhere to take the Eat It to Beat It Challenge. Ruben Dominguez has a recipe using spinach.

Honeybee venom destroyed breast cancer cells, study finds

Venom from honeybees rapidly destroyed triple-negative breast cancer, a type of cancer that has limited treatment options, and HER2-enriched breast cancer cells, according to a study published in the journal npj Precision Oncology.

What should I look for in a hand sanitizer?

When picking a hand sanitizer, opt for one that contains mostly alcohol and has few other ingredients.

Health officials worry about Labor Day setbacks in social distancing amid COVID-19 pandemic

The Lost Summer of 2020 is drawing to a close with many big Labor Day gatherings canceled across the U.S. and health authorities pleading with people to keep their distance from others so as not to cause another surge in coronavirus cases.

India moves into 2nd place behind US in COVID-19 cases amid economic pain

India’s increasing coronavirus caseload has made the Asian giant the world's second-worst-hit country behind the United States. The rise comes as India's efforts to head off economic disaster gain urgency.

Houston company wins competition for children’s medical device

The Houston based company received a $50,000 grant that will go toward getting more pediatric devices on the market.

Eat It to Beat It Challenge: Beets
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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and the Prostate Cancer Foundation is challenging men everywhere to take the Eat It to Beat It Challenge. Ruben Dominguez makes beets.

‘Deadly December’ ahead with nearly 30,000 COVID-19 deaths each day in Northern Hemisphere, IHME predicts

According to IHME, part of the University of Washington’s School of Medicine, nearly 770,000 lives worldwide could be saved between now and Jan. 1 through coronavirus preventive measures suggested by the CDC, including mask-wearing and social distancing.

UN health agency says no COVID-19 vaccine will be endorsed before it's safe and effective

At a press briefing on Friday, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said vaccines have been used successfully for decades, and credited them with eradicating smallpox and bringing polio to the brink of being eliminated.

Health officials urging people to stay safe during Labor Day
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The White House Coronavirus Task Force wants the public to adhere to CDC guidelines to prevent the spread of the virus during Labor Day weekend.

Wear a mask during sex, skip kissing, Canada's top doctor suggests

People should skip kissing and consider wearing a mask when having sex to reduce your chances of being exposed to the novel coronavirus, according to Canada's top doctor on Wednesday.