Category: Seasonal
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Big Holiday Meals and Hidden Health Risks
Large holiday meals are a cherished tradition, but research shows they can also be dangerous. From cardiovascular emergencies to foodborne illness, the risks of overindulgence are real – and often underestimated. Heart Attacks Surge During the Holidays Scientific studies confirm that cardiac deaths increase by 5–15% between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. The American Heart…
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Rising Cases of Enterovirus D68 in the United States
EV‑D68 is back on people’s radar. It’s a respiratory virus that most often looks like a regular cold, but it can sometimes cause worse breathing problems in children and, rarely, a serious neurological condition called acute flaccid myelitis (AFM). Over the last couple of years, multiple kinds of surveillance — clinical testing, pediatric hospital networks,…
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Are Seasonal Immunizations for RSV, COVID-19, and Influenza Safe?
A Comprehensive, Science-Based Guide for 2025–2026 As respiratory virus season returns in 2025–2026, many individuals and families are concerned about the safety of immunizations for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), COVID-19, and influenza. With millions of people at risk each year, vaccines are vital public health tools, but questions about their safety, potential side effects, and…
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Seasonal Affective Disorder: Treatments, Medications and Lifestyle Strategies
As daylight hours shrink during fall and winter, millions of people experience a noticeable shift in mood, energy, and sleep patterns. This phenomenon, known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a subtype of major depressive disorder that follows a seasonal pattern—typically emerging in late autumn and peaking in the darkest months of winter. SAD is…
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Stop the Sneeze – Fall Seasonal Allergies
The Growing Challenge of Fall Seasonal Allergies Every autumn, millions of individuals in the United States and around the world experience a surge in allergy symptoms—runny noses, sneezing, itchy eyes, and general discomfort. Among the most common triggers during this season are weed pollens, particularly from ragweed, with recent trends indicating that the severity, duration,…