California, home of the freeway and the car-based lifestyle, has long struggled with air pollution—and been a pioneer in cleaning up the air, for example in vehicle emission standards. But in recent years, a new threat to air quality has emerged as summer and fall bring some of the worst wildfires in state history, spreading […]
What is the “delta plus” variant? It’s a relative of the delta variant, identified by British scientists last month. Because it isn’t a variant of interest or concern, it has not yet been officially named after a letter of the Greek alphabet, like the other worrisome variants. Scientists are monitoring the delta-related variant—known as AY.4.2.—to […]
September is Sepsis Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the treatment of this potentially life-threatening condition. Nearly 270,000 people in the U.S. die each year as a result of sepsis, and one-third of people who die in a hospital have sepsis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and […]
Q-stock/Shutterstock By Haley Van Horn/Sept. 10, 2021 12:43 pm EDT If your birthday falls between August 23 and September 22, you’re a Virgo! According to Co-Star Astrology, you are a perfectionist and a clean freak who pays close attention to details. Virgos are intelligent and introverted and love to feel like they’re being useful. Whether that […]
IgorZh/Shutterstock By Amanda Lynne/Sept. 7, 2021 3:56 pm EDT It’s time for the new moon again. This month’s new moon falls on September 7 and is in the sign of Virgo. Virgo is a sign known for sensitivity and sharing. Other characteristics include a dedication to helping others and perfectionism, as well as focusing on details […]
Does your pet shake, pace or drool when a storm rolls through? Do they try to run out of the door and chew or dig through a wall or the floor? If so, don’t worry—you’re not alone! Thunderstorm phobia, also known as Astraphobia, or fear of thunderstorms, is a common issue in dogs. However, their […]
Pool/Getty Images By Cassidy Anthony/Aug. 25, 2021 11:32 am EDT Dr. Anthony Fauci didn’t become the prolific medical professional that he is today overnight. It took years of training and studying — as well as some hand-to-hand combat with a few life-threatening public health crises — that helped him become the government’s top infectious diseases expert. In […]
Health officials are developing a plan to begin offering COVID-19 booster shots to all people in the U.S. as soon as this fall to maximize vaccine protection. The Mayo Clinic News Network team sat down with Dr. Melanie Swift, co-chair of the Mayo Clinic COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation and Distribution Work Group. In this Q&A, Dr. […]
The full moon on August 22 will also be known as a blue moon, per Reader’s Digest. The vibes from the lunar event could prove to bring about some hopeful changes for many members of the zodiac, including water signs Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces. According to Mind Body Green, water signs are characterized as being […]
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on SoundCloud. You can also listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocket Casts or wherever you listen to podcasts. The U.S. is experiencing another surge of covid-19, particularly in Southern states where vaccination rates are generally lower than in other regions. But partisan fights rage on […]
