Your Phone Can Carry the Coronavirus for Up to 9 Days

Here’s how you can protect yourself. By Paul Kita Amidst the spread of COVID-19, health officials have reinforced the importance of washing your hands the correct way. But the coronavirus…

The Essential Science of Hand Hygiene

Hand-washing truly is one of the best ways to prevent disease. Source: Volodymyr Shevchuk/Adobe Stock The coronavirus epidemic that began in China is now spreading across the globe. Most people…

Clorox and Lysol wipes may help to keep the coronavirus off surfaces-

But they aren’t the best way to protect yourself This July 15, 2011, file photo shows Clorox brand products line the shelf of a supermarket in the East Village neighborhood…

6 Ways To Arm Your Immune System to Fight Coronavirus

Do these 6 things today to boost immunity and reduce the harm of illnesses. As the coronavirus spreads, we are hearing about how to reduce exposure and take care of…

Coronavirus Information

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Summary This is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation and CDC will provide updated information as it becomes available, in addition to updated guidance. Updated February…

AO Air’s The Atmos Face Mask

Might Be Your Best Bet to Block Germs In a world of bushfires, Coronavirus, and next-level air pollution, is this pricey device worth the splurge? By Ashley Davis AO Air…

Talking to our Children about Sex

Sex and The City of New Orleans Dr. Lisa Moreno-Walton, MD, MS, MSCR Emergency Medicine Physician at University Medical Center Director of Research, Diversity, Latino Health Scholars Program Valentine’s Day…

The Perfect Plan

You Can Eat Healthy Delicious Meals by Kara Johnson It’s one month into 2020. How are you doing with your goal to eat healthier? It’s ok. I’d like to share…

Race,Empathy, and Politics

Empathy’s most ardent promoters have most keenly felt its absence. THE BASICS Kenneth Bancroft Clark, 1914-2005 Source: Chicago Urban League Records, University of Illinois at Chicago Library Senator Amy Klobuchar’s…

Over a Million Might Lose Healthcare in Louisiana

When A Crony Ain’t A Homie, No More by Kenneth Cooper In Louisiana where there’s no crisis the state can’t make worse, you probably haven’t heard that latest.  Last year…