MONDAY, Nov. 23, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — Women are less likely than men to receive CPR from a bystander. But why? The reluctance, new research suggests, may be fueled by worries of being accused of sexual assault or doing physical harm. Knowing people’s secret fears is the first step to dispelling them, experts […]
Chrissy Teigen Hugs Mom and Luna After ‘Hardest 4 Days of My Life’
A shoulder to lean on. Chrissy Teigen recovered from a tough week with the help of her mom, Vilailuck Teigen, and daughter, Luna. See Chrissy Teigen, John Legend’s Pics With Luna and Miles The Cravings author, 34, shared a photo on Saturday, November 21, via Instagram of herself cuddling up to her mom on the […]
Yoga for mindfulness: Try this 10-minute workout to feel great in body and soul
The benefits of exercise for your physical health are well documented, and more of us are waking up to the positive effects on our mental wellbeing too. This quick yoga routine helps you reap both the physical and mental rewards in just ten minutes. All you need is a little bit of space, a yoga […]
Pfizer and BioNTech Conclude Phase 3 Study of COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate, Meeting All Primary Efficacy Endpoints
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Primary efficacy analysis demonstrates BNT162b2 to be 95% effective against COVID-19 beginning 28 days after the first dose;170 confirmed cases of COVID-19 were evaluated, with 162 observed in the placebo group versus 8 in the vaccine group Efficacy was consistent across age, gender, race and ethnicity demographics; observed efficacy in adults […]
An Ohio Couple Held a Wedding and Didn't Make Guests Wear Masks—Now 32 People Have Tested Positive
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 […]
New studies find financially exploited seniors show brain differences and are more frail
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 […]
Duke University’s aggressive COVID testing and surveillance minimized infections
An aggressive COVID-19 surveillance and testing effort at Duke University was highly effective in minimizing the spread of the disease among students on campus, according to a case study appearing Tuesday in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The successful Duke campaign was launched before the start of the semester. Ahead of arriving on […]
New SARS-CoV-2 test is a simple, cost-effective, and efficient alternative for SARS-CoV-2 testing
Scientists from Northwell Health Laboratories have developed a new diagnostic multiplex assay that can be used for epidemiological surveillance and clinical management of COVID-19. The Northwell Health Laboratories laboratory-developed test (NWHL LDT) uses a different set of reagents than current assays and can test 91 patients at a time for SARS-CoV-2, versus a maximum of […]
Design and market sexbots for older adults with disabilities, argues ethicist
The sexbot industry should include older adults with disabilities in the design and marketing of its products, to support their emotional health and wellbeing and help counter ageism and stereotyping, argues an ethicist in the Journal of Medical Ethics. The physiological changes of ageing and increasing vulnerability to conditions, such as cardiovascular disease and arthritis, […]
The real reason your feet swell when pregnant, and what to do about it
Pregnancy. A beautiful time when you are growing a human being. Your skin glows, your hair grows like crazy, and, oh yeah, you experience a torrent of unpleasant side effects, ranging from bleeding gums, to indigestion, and you have to pee like every second (via BabyCenter). Meanwhile, swollen feet are also common when you have […]