Mountain Dew launches new flavor
New Mountain Dew flavor, “Major Melon” The first new permanent flavor in more than a decade. A “truly transportive taste,” or so the peeps at…
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Changes to coronavirus vaccine schedule wouldn’t start with FDA, agency says
The US Food and Drug Administration has made clear that it does not plan to make any changes to Covid-19 vaccine dosing schedules in the United…
Continue ReadingCDC says severe allergic reactions to coronavirus vaccine are rare
Only 29 people have experienced severe allergic reactions to the coronavirus vaccine, making it a rare outcome, the US Centers for Disease Control…
Continue ReadingCan you move 11 minutes a day? You’ll live longer if you do
There is no denying that 2020 has hampered activity levels. Between the Zoom meetings, Netflix binges and virtual cocktail hours, increased sitting…
Continue Reading Coronavirus variant discoveries in UK and South Africa began with a bet of a bottle of wine
The discovery of important new coronavirus variants in the UK and South Africa began with a bet of a bottle of wine. In mid-November, Tulio de…
Continue ReadingLoss of smell in mild Covid-19 cases occurs 86% of the time, study says
Some 86% of people with mild cases of Covid-19 lose their sense of smell and taste but recover it within six months, according to a new study of over…
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You can buy an FDA-approved Covid-19 test on Amazon
Covid-19 tests are in high demand as cases surge, with some Americans waiting in long lines at medical centers and drive-through sites. But now an…
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Is the COVID-19 vaccine right for you? Here’s what medical experts are advising
As more COVID-19 vaccines roll out, you may be wondering whether to get vaccinated when one becomes available to you – especially if you’re…
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You can buy an FDA-approved Covid-19 test on Amazon
Covid-19 tests are in high demand as cases surge, with some Americans waiting in long lines at medical centers and drive-through sites. But now an…
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How to remotivate kids for more distance learning
Motivating kids to do schoolwork was hard enough in pre-pandemic…
Continue Reading Here’s how mutations could help the coronavirus evade vaccines
Two new variants of the coronavirus have emerged that seem to make the virus more easily transmitted. But will they stymie vaccination efforts? One,…
Continue ReadingStates call in National Guard and train volunteers to help boost vaccination pace as US hits a Covid-19 daily death toll record
The US reported its highest daily Covid-19 death count ever Tuesday — a grim milestone that comes as state leaders work urgently to combat a…
Continue Reading How to eat well in 2021
This year will be marked as a year of continued uncertainty, anxiety and — if you’re like many people — a lot of stress-related…
Continue Reading As US hits daily Covid-19 death toll record, states call in National Guard and train volunteers to help boost pace of vaccinations
The US reported its highest daily Covid-19 death count ever Tuesday — a grim milestone that comes as state leaders work urgently to combat a…
Continue ReadingUS passes 21 million coronavirus cases and more than 130,000 people are in hospitals
On a day the United States registered another record for Covid-19 patients in hospitals, the country passed 21 million cases of the coronavirus,…
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Houston hospital system is offering its employees a $500 bonus if they get Covid-19 vaccine
Houston Methodist, a Texas hospital system with more than 26,000 employees, is offering a $500 bonus to workers if they get vaccinated against the…
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Starbucks winter menu
Pistachio latte and more Starbucks announced a new winter menu, and it includes a pistachio latte and a honey almondmilk cold brew. The latte…
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“Dry January”
New year, new challenges such as an alcohol-free month Some people may be planning to go alcohol-free for a month as a new year resolution. This…
Continue ReadingHospitals are already overwhelmed. Now some states are beginning to feel the impact of holiday gatherings
Take a look at local COVID cases,…
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National Whipped Cream day!
January 5th is National Whipped Cream Day Whipped cream is literally cream that has been whipped. You can add a little extra flavor to hot cocoa, or…
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