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Flu seasons are notoriously unpredictable, but there are already clues that the upcoming season may be especially difficult.
Doctors say people should get the flu vaccine now, and certainly before Thanksgiving. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends people get the shot by the end of October.
Flu activity usually picks up in October and November, peaks around February, and can last well into the spring months. The CDC recommends everyone over age 6 months be vaccinated against the flu, especially expectant mothers.
Follow the link to find out why the U.S. may be in for a nasty flu season. |
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| Even when we know people’s names, why do we go for days without using them? By using someone’s name, you help them feel seen and acknowledged — and that’s an act of kindness. According to kindness.org’s research in collaboration with the University of Oxford, doing a kind act increases happiness, well-being, trust and compassion. And it can have the same powerful effect on those who receive the act. Try it, and put a smile on both your faces. |
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It’s easy to feel powerless about breast cancer, but there are simple lifestyle changes you can make right now to put you in a better position to avoid the disease.
Three steps could prevent one-third of breast cancer cases in the U.S., the American Institute for Cancer Research estimates.
One of the most important is to get to – and stay at – a healthy weight. That’s because excess body fat can produce chemicals that promote chronic inflammation, increased blood levels of insulin and hormones that can spur the growth of cells. It creates an environment that allows cancer to thrive, experts say.
Follow the link to see all 3 lifestyle changes that can reduce your risk of breast cancer. |
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| 'My fight': Twin with rare disease working to find the cure |
| As a college student, Christian Maugée realized he could help find a cure for his rare disease. |
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| See inside Scott Disick’s sleek and minimalist California home |
| The "Flip it Like Disick" star was inspired by East Coast luxury. |
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| These creepy skull flowers are the ultimate Halloween decoration |
| "When I saw these giant sunflowers at a craft store, I thought they'd make such a unique prop. Something no one else had." |
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| Jim and Jeannie Gaffigan discuss overcoming a health crisis |
| Comedian Jim Gaffigan’s wife and writing partner, Jeannie, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2017. The couple talks to Hoda Kotb and Maria Shriver about her new book detailing her medical journey, “When Life Gives You Pears: The Healing Power of Family, Faith and Funny People.” |
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