COVID-19 Vaccines

November 11, 2020

COVID-19 Vaccines

Currently, there is no approved vaccine for COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) in the U.S. Researchers are working very hard to develop vaccines and test whether they are safe and effective. Learn more about the research and clinical trials.

Veterans Day

Veterans Day honors men and women who have served in the military. During their service, members of the armed forces are at risk of injury. These can occur during combat, while others involve physical stress on the body and can affect daily life. These specific types of injuries include:

Loss of limbs
Trauma to the head and brain
Tinnitus and hearing loss
Sprains and strains
Movement disorders

Being in combat and separated from your family can be stressful. This stress can put veterans at risk for mental health problems, including anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and depression. Find out more about veterans and military health.

Pancreatic Cancer

The pancreas is a gland behind your stomach and in front of your spine. It produces the juices that help break down food and the hormones that help control blood sugar levels. Pancreatic cancer is hard to catch early. It doesn’t cause symptoms right away and the symptoms are often vague or unnoticeable. Because it is often found late and it spreads quickly, it can be hard to treat. Learn more about the risk factors and treatments for pancreatic cancer.

How Much Calcium Do You Need?

You have more calcium in your body than any other mineral. Your body stores more than 99 percent of its calcium in your bones and teeth to help make and keep them strong. The rest is throughout your body in blood, muscle, and the fluid between cells.

Your body needs calcium to help muscles and blood vessels contract and expand, to secrete hormones and enzymes, and to send messages through the nervous system. It’s important to get plenty of calcium in the foods you eat. Foods rich in calcium include

Dairy products such as milk, cheese, and yogurt
Leafy, green vegetables
Fish with soft bones that you eat, such as canned sardines and salmon
Calcium-enriched foods such as breakfast cereals, fruit juices, soy and rice drinks, and tofu.

The exact amount of calcium you need depends on your age and other factors. Growing children and teenagers need more calcium than young adults. Older women need plenty of calcium to prevent osteoporosis. People who do not eat enough high-calcium foods should take a calcium supplement. Find out how much calcium you need.

Diabetic Diet

If you have diabetes, your body cannot make or properly use insulin. This leads to high blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels. Eating a healthy diet helps keep your blood sugar in your target range. It’s a critical part of managing your diabetes because controlling your blood sugar can help prevent complications.

A healthy diabetic diet includes: