COVID-19 vaccines have begun shipping in the U.S. after getting emergency authorization, setting off the nation’s biggest ever vaccination push. But supplies are expected to be limited for some time. The first wave of shipments is going to health care workers and nursing home residents. Officials say vaccines should be available to everyone by the […]
New ways to enhance memory for those with traumatic brain injury: Study
In a novel study, researchers focus on encoding of the brain and claim new ways to enhance memory for the people suffering from traumatic brain diseases like Alzheimer. The findings published in PNAS and Science shows how the brain functions while encoding time and place into memories. The findings not only add to the body […]
Milind Soman takes things up a notch with new push-ups variation, asks fans to try something new
If there is one celebrity in Bollywood who truly inspires his fans to workout in order to stay fit, it is Milind Soman. The supermodel is a fitness advocate and is quite vocal about physical and mental health. Milind and his wife, Ankita Konwar share their fitness routines on social media time and again and […]
Pfizer and BioNTech Celebrate Historic First Authorization in the U.S. of Vaccine to Prevent COVID-19
Friday, December 11, 2020 U.S. FDA authorizes COVID-19 mRNA vaccine for emergency use; companies are prepared to deliver first doses in the U.S. immediately Pfizer and BioNTech previously announced an agreement with the U.S. Government to supply doses in 2020 & 2021 In collaboration with Operation Warp Speed, Pfizer and BioNTech, as well as other […]
LIVE UPDATES: FDA approves Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine for distribution
FDA approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick discusses his state’s plan for vaccine distribution on ‘Fox News @ Night’ The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday formally granted emergency approval for Pfizer and BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine candidate, officially paving the way for widespread distribution of the long-awaited treatment. Fast Facts […]
12 Pregnancy Books You Actually Need to Read
Pregnancy is one massive cocktail of emotions (virgin, of course). For some, it can be parts exciting, nerve-wracking, and mystifying with a splash of “WTF have we done?” thrown in for good measure. Unfortunately, you don’t get an individualized recipe book that shows you how exactly to mix all of these ingredients, and the ratios […]
Giada De Laurentiis Shared an Easy, Foolproof Appetizer That's Perfect for the Holidays
You don’t have to cook extravagant meals this holiday season to celebrate. In this abnormal year, you deserve to take a break from the stress that comes with your annual festivities. Sometimes, appetizers for dinner look great on your dinner table and are even better to eat. In between bites of your favorite finger food […]
This Is What Folic Acid Supplements Do To Your Body
Folic acid supplements are generally something we associate with pregnancy, but lately they’ve been gaining prominence as a possible assist for hair growth. As Web MD explains, both folate and folic acid are B vitamins. Folic acid is actually the synthetic form of folate, which occurs naturally in food. Meanwhile, folic acid is added to […]
COVID-19 vaccines: The new technology that made them possible
Days before her 91st birthday, Margaret Keenan became the first person in the world to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine outside of clinical trials. Keenan, who was sporting a polka-dot cardigan over a festive shirt, was given the first dose of a two-dose vaccine at the University Hospital Coventry in England, setting off the first […]
Drop in ED visits related to child abuse, neglect during COVID-19
(HealthDay)—During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a decrease in the total number of emergency department visits related to child abuse and neglect, according to research published in the Dec. 11 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Elizabeth Swedo, M.D., from the CDC COVID-19 Response Team, and […]