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WINK NEWS Don’t put away that mask – it could help with blue-green algae effects You may be fully vaccinated, but don’t throw away those masks quite yet. Researchers say you should save them for algal bloom season. The COVID-19 pandemic set back research on blue-green algae, but one scientist said that in a small way, the pandemic also prepared us for the toxic blooms. “It’s starting to heat up, […]
FORT MYERS Study uses fruit flies to show effects of toxic algae Algal blooms have already begun popping up in Southwest Florida. New research is shedding light on how these algae toxins can impact your health. In doing so, scientists exposed fruit flies to aerosolized forms of toxins. They found that one particular set of flies was impacted more than the rest. Each of the flies were […]
WINK NEWS SWFL woman needs COVID-19 vaccine but has allergy Not everyone wants the COVID-19 vaccine, but some people don’t even have the option. They simply can’t get it. For Linda Myers, time with her mother is everything, but right now, it’s limited. “I did meet the ambulance out front before she went in. And I gave her her earrings that had to be taken […]
WINK NEWS Climate change impacting health care to the tune of $820B a year Climate change is not just affecting the Earth and our air, it’s now affecting health care. A new report finds the financial impact tops $820 billion in health costs each year, and it could cost all of us more in the future. Sniffling, sneezing, asthma and allergies. Dr. Renee Salas, an emergency medical physician at […]
FORT MYERS Local health care leaders answer vaccine questions, encourage more people to get vaccinated COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths have declined since vaccinations began yet people some are still hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine. So, local health care leaders are answering questions and encouraging people to get vaccinated. The questions being asked range from reactions to ‘how can they be safe when they were created so quickly?’ But, […]
FORT MYERS Vaccine is safe for children, pediatrician says Parents are concerned over whether their children should get the coronavirus vaccine. One claim holding them back is that it could affect fertility. It’s a concern pediatricians across the county are hearing over and over. Will the vaccine impact children’s fertility. The answer is no. Lee Health Pediatrician Dr. Piedade Silva said the belief that […]
WINK NEWS Younger people may take more time to mentally recover from pandemic COVID-19 has affected all of us in different ways, whether it’s physically or mentally, but one younger generation may have an even harder time dealing with the effects of the pandemic. Experts who spoke with WINK News say how long it takes young people to bounce back might depend on their age. “When you don’t […]
WINK NEWS Married couple doesn’t let Huntington’s Disease stop them from living Watching a loved one battle a medical condition is never easy. One called Huntington’s Disease is taking a big toll on families. It starts with mood swings and personality changes but it gets worse. Soon, people can’t swallow, walk or talk. Michael Dreikorn says, even if you get this, you should not give up on […]
WINK NEWS Is the ‘Lower Drug Costs Now Act’ a spoon full of sugar to help costs go down? For some, it means making a tough choice between paying the bills, or, even staying healthy. The cost of prescription drugs is skyrocketing every year, and now, one Florida lawmaker has introduced a bill to help. The idea is to cut drug prices and cap out-of-pocket costs for senior citizens. Janice Poirier is retired and […]
FORT MYERS For some COVID-19 long-haulers, the vaccine has helped People of all ages continue to suffer from “Long COVID.” As of now, there’s no official treatment, but one man found something that helps. Dr. Sanjeev Maniar has wanted to help people all of his life. “I was born and brought up in India. And I saw so many family members, they had a health […]