Daylight Savings

As the clocks fall backwards with the end of daylight savings, some may find it easier to fall back than springing forward in March. Those that may still be affected by the fall back include parents of infants, shift workers and those with mood disorders. Read more here. https://www.healthline.com/health-news/falling-back-is-easier-than-springing-forward-heres-why

 

Nix The

Diet soda is just as bad as regular soda when it comes to risks of stroke and heart disease according to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0735109720365967?via%3Dihub

 

Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines Changing

Recommended age for colon cancer is changing from 50 to 45 due to the alarming increase of cases in those under 50.

 

https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/draft-recommendation/colorectal-cancer-screening3

 

Mask Material

A new study has released its findings on the effectiveness of several mask materials. Find out what works and what doesn't!

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/10/201029082208.htm

 

Allergies and Mom

Duke-NUS Medical School has released a study that states allergies are passed from mother to baby during pregnancy.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/10/201030111832.htm