No one likes to venture into a new city or country without a map or guidebook. But that’s what having COVID-19 has felt like to people with the disease—and to the family and friends who are caring for them throughout their journey. Now, a team from the University of Michigan has created a set of […]
Why people make healthy claims but indulge in unhealthy behaviors
The time period between Thanksgiving and Christmas is characterized by overindulgence. While we tell others that we are eating and drinking in moderation, controlling our spending, and exercising more, in reality, we do the exact opposite. So where does this disconnect come from? Often when responding to questions about sensitive behaviors (for example, weight gain, […]
COVID-19 vaccine supply cuts ignite confusion among states
Fox News Flash top headlines for December 18 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. The federal government has informed states to expect significant reductions to incoming Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccines next week. However, senior Trump administration officials on Thursday downplayed the risk of delays, citing a confusion over semantics, […]
MVP Level Up: Take Your Lunge to the Next Level
One move combines lower body and core strength better than any other: the lunge. “The lunge is a fundamental unilateral leg move that really helps us develop basic leg strength—but it can be way more than that,” says Men’s Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. “It can help us develop core power, and it can […]
Virus death toll in Belgian retirement homes hits 10,000
The coronavirus pandemic has now killed more than 10,000 residents in Belgian retirement homes, more than half of the national death toll, health officials said Friday. Belgium, a country of 11.5 million people, has counted 18,371 deaths from COVID-19 since the outbreak began, the highest per capita death rate in the world, according to an […]
How can the world allocate COVID-19 vaccines fairly?
SARS-CoV-2 emerged with a bang, appearing out of nowhere and spreading with lightning speed. It affects the body in ways similar to other respiratory illnesses, yet also differently. It forced countries to take drastic actions—mask-wearing, social distancing, shutting down economies—never before seen or most recently experienced a century ago. Now, just a year after the […]
A DVD-technology-based system that quickly and inexpensively detects SARS-CoV-2 antigens and specific antibodies
Researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) have developed a new system at laboratory scale that allows the rapid, cheap and effective detection of COVID-19. The system consists of a biosensor based on DVD technologies that detects specific antibodies (G, M and A) and SARS-CoV-2 antigens in saliva or blood serum in less than […]
FDA plans to OK 2nd COVID-19 vaccine after panel endorsement
The head of the Food and Drug Administration said late Thursday that his agency will move to quickly authorize the second COVID-19 vaccine to fight the pandemic, hours after the shot won the key endorsement of a government advisory panel. FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn said in a statement that regulators have communicated their plans to […]
Jeremy Clarkson health: The Grand Tour star received serious health warning
Why eating before drinking alcohol is better for you Jeremy Clarkson is known for his rebellious spirit on motoring shows Top Gear and most recently The Grand Tour. Likewise, in his weekly columns for The Sun, Jeremy refuses to bow to public opinions that he disagrees with. One area where his intransigence may have backfired […]
Sophie Turner Gets Real About Giving Birth — & Slams Anti-Maskers
One of the many things we love about Sophie Turner is how unashamedly herself she is in every circumstance. The Game of Thrones star is definitely not one to stay quiet on things that bother her and isn’t afraid to spill some serious tea if need be. This time, Turner used her platform to shine […]