Some days, it feels like our skin is fighting a losing battle against time, the environment, and even the food we eat. Yes, even simple pleasures like sugar and carbohydrates can contribute to wrinkles, not to mention the dehydrating effects of winter weather. If you’re worried about keeping your complexion looking fresh and hydrated, there’s […]
Many engaged couples have made the difficult decision to postpone their wedding plans until the COVID-19 pandemic is over. But others have chosen to go ahead with their nuptials, and in some cases the consequences have been serious. Anthony and Mikayla Bishop wed in Blue Ash, Ohio, on October 31, in a ceremony joined by […]
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first rapid at-home coronavirus test, which can give users results within the hour. According to the agency, the Lucira COVID-19 All-In-One Test Kit can be obtained with a prescription for patients 14 or older, and will return results in about 30 minutes. The test can also be […]
Scams and fraud exact a heavy toll on older adults, with estimates of yearly losses ranging from $3 billion to $36 billion in the U.S. alone. Lasting damage can occur. Because many seniors live off of resources accumulated across their working lifetimes, such as retirement savings, victims may be unable to recoup what’s taken from […]
Sen. Portman volunteers for Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine trial Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, calls recent vaccine developments ‘really exciting news,’ says ‘we need everybody to be willing to get vaccinated.’ In a series of tweets on Wednesday, Pfizer said it’s coronavirus vaccine candidate, which is being developed in conjunction with BioNTech, was found to […]
Using the power of single-cell analysis, researchers at the Babraham Institute have assessed the effects of age on egg cells (oocytes) in mice, particularly looking to identify genomic and epigenetic factors that relate to reduced developmental competence. The knowledge uncovered by this research provides new insights into the mechanisms underlying egg quality and is relevant […]
An Ohio wedding with 83 guests has turned into a superspreader event after nearly half of the attendees — along with the bride and groom — tested positive for COVID-19. Mikayla and Anthony Bishop narrowed down their guest list from 200 to 85 people for their Cinicinnati-area wedding due to the pandemic. On their Oct. […]
Parenting can be a demanding and stressful job at any time, however parenting through a pandemic can pile additional pressure on parents, according to new research. Dr. Cara Swit from the University of Canterbury (UC) surveyed parents in Aotearoa New Zealand as part of a global study conducted in 15 countries to assess levels of […]
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 18, 2020 — People paralyzed with spinal cord injuries can safely and effectively use an exoskeleton to assist them in walking, a new study finds. “Participants showed improvement regardless of level of injury, completeness or duration of injury,” said Gail Forrest, director of the Tim and Caroline Reynolds Center for Spinal Stimulation at […]
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