If you’re someone who follows astrology and feels connected to the goings on of heavenly bodies as they move through different phases and interactions with one another, you might be feeling relief at the ending of Mercury’s period of retrograde, which began January 30th and is said to be responsible for miscommunications and technological glitches. […]
The World Health Organization says it will be sending more than 11,000 Ebola vaccinations to the West African nation of Guinea in the coming days to combat the recent epidemic of the deadly hemorrhagic fever that has been declared in the country’s southern N’Zerekore region. WHO regional director for Africa Dr. Matshidiso Moeti said Thursday […]
Even as the pandemic derailed some of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s biggest health care proposals, such as lowering prescription drug costs, it crystallized another: the pressing need to address California’s rapidly aging population. Already nine months into their work when Newsom issued the nation’s first statewide stay-at-home order last March, members of a state task force […]
If I’ve tested positive for COVID-19, what will happen when I give birth? It’s common for expectant parents to have questions about making sure their newborn is healthy during and after delivery in the hospital. But what if you are delivering a baby soon and have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19? […]
The English and Welsh governments are consulting the public about whether they should revoke temporary rules which allow women to terminate early pregnancies in their own homes with the use of two pills. The rules were brought in to reduce the need for face-to-face appointments as COVID-19 swept through the population. It is vital that […]
Will we EVER outwit this mutating virus? As several new Covid strains are emerging, concerns grow about how well vaccines will work The UK variant. The South African strain. The Brazilian lineage. Coronavirus mutations are suddenly big news. Up to 74 per cent more infectious than earlier versions of the virus, the UK and South […]
Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us, which means love is in the air! But for those of you who are unattached or otherwise uncommitted, that doesn’t mean you don’t have much to celebrate this year. Perks of single-dom include: doing things when you feel like doing them, the fun rollercoaster of online dating, and, of […]
Coming up with a name for a child can be a painstaking and emotional process. Of course, it can always be changed at some point down the road, but parents hope to land on a name that fits their baby. Lots of parents in the 21st century have opted for ultra modern, edgy baby names […]
The pandemic continues to pose huge challenges to health services worldwide. Hospitals are in crisis as the pace of new COVID-19 cases outstrips their capacity. What makes things particularly difficult is that the coronavirus doesn’t affect everyone in the same way. Being able to better predict which patients will get seriously ill would allow hospitals […]
Just about everyone wants six-pack abs. That’s a fine goal, and many people can absolutely make it happen by dialing in on your training and diet. If you care about more than just looks, however, you’re fixating on the wrong thing. A six-pack might be great for aesthetic purposes, because a set of defined torso […]
