UPDATE (January 4, 2020 10:45 A.M. EST): As of January 1, Hawaii's ban on chemical sunscreens is in full effect. Specifically, the ban applies to the sales and distribution of sunscreens made with ingredients oxybenzone and octinoxate, that research shows can contribute to the damage to coral reefs when washed off skin and into the […]
Virus variant found in S. Africa may resist antibodies
Antibodies against the novel coronavirus may not work as well against a new variant of the virus identified in South Africa, early data suggest. Scientists recently raised concerns that the variant, known as 501.V2, may be resistant to COVID-19 vaccines, Live Science previously reported. Experts noted that the variant has accumulated a significant number of […]
Researches announce successful intra-neuronal antibody delivery without a viral vector
CytoDel, Inc., a privately-held corporation, today announces the publication of preclinical data on the company’s lead product, Cyto-111, in the peer-reviewed journal, Science Translational Medicine. Cyto-111 was conceived, expressed and purified in the laboratory of Konstantin Ichtchenko, Ph.D., NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, who was a principal investigator in […]
COVID-19 vaccines may cause allergic reactions in 1 in 100,000 jabs
Serious allergic reactions after COVID-19 vaccines are likely more common than serious reactions following flu vaccines, but are still very rare, according to a new report. The report authors, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), analyzed data from the first 1.9 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in the U.S. from Dec. […]
Covid deaths at record high as EU approves second vaccine
The European Union’s medicines watchdog on Wednesday approved a second coronavirus vaccine, in a relief to struggling European countries as the world reached a grim new record of 15,700 deaths in 24 hours. The Moderna vaccine is now set to join Pfizer-BioNTech’s jab for use in the 27-nation EU, where governments are grappling with soaring […]
Pregnant Joss Stone Talks Anxiety About Giving Birth to First Child: 'What If I Split in Half?'
Joss Stone has some hang-ups about childbirth. The "Super Duper Love" singer, 33, announced in October that she is expecting her first child with boyfriend Cody DaLuz. While appearing on People (the TV show!) last month, Stone joked that she has some slight worries about how things will play out in the delivery room, anxieties she's […]
Bikini Body! Lindsay Arnold Poses at Beach 2 Months After C-Section
Eight weeks and counting! Lindsay Arnold rocked a bikini two months after welcoming her daughter, Sage, via C-section. “Vacation time,” the Dancing With the Stars pro, 26, captioned Tuesday, January 5, Instagram photos. “Instagram husband/dad of the year goes to Sam [Cusick] who is mine and Sage’s personal photographer for this trip.” Fellow dancers showed […]
10 stylish and comfortable sports bras for bigger boobs
Searching out stylish and comfortable sports bras for cup size D and above isn’t always easy, so we did the hard work for you. Here’s our round-up of 10 of the best sports bras for bigger boobs, whether you’re going for a run or taking part in a virtual yoga class. The clothes we wear to […]
Reopen recreation spaces after COVID-19 for the good of the public, not the individual
As we struggle through various phases of COVID-19 restrictions, we are all looking towards what will be a long and tentative process of reopening. Yet the lessons from our first reopening strategies last spring make it clear that we have a number of very important questions arising about leisure, recreation and public space. Taking fishing, […]
Exercise for older people: Five moves to keep fit at home
Workout in the garden: Exercises you can do with a partner Exercise is crucial in maintaining good physical and mental health. Britons have been asked to ‘Stay At Home’ for a third time to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the UK. This has increased pressure on most people to keep slim and avoid gaining […]