A personal meal plan can save your sanity this year
Even if you haven’t made resolutions this year, you might want to make an exception for meal planning. Think it’s impossible? The key…
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More than 100,000 people have died of Covid-19 in the US since January 1, JHU data shows
More than 100,000 people have died of Covid-19 in the United States so far this year, according to Johns Hopkins University data. Since January 1,…
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Bed bug misconceptions result in rise in infestations
Don’t get too itchy… this is a sign to get a flashlight and check your…
Continue Reading Coronavirus strain in UK picks up mutation that could impact vaccines, experts say
A mutation that could allow Covid-19 to escape antibody protection has now been found in samples of a rapidly spreading strain in the UK, according…
Continue Reading Here’s why some people test positive after getting a Covid-19 vaccine
A Covid-19 vaccine does not provide full or immediate protection, which means it’s still possible to get infected and test positive for the…
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Signs of heart problems after COVID-19
Heart problems are rising because of the pandemic. In today’s “Health Minute,” health experts tell us about the red flags to look out for when it…
Continue Reading Over one-third of young adults misuse psychoactive medications, study says
Over one-third of young adults misuse their psychoactive prescription drugs, a new study has revealed. Some 34% of adults ages 18 to 25 misused their…
Continue Reading Experts split on delaying Covid-19 vaccine second doses. Here’s why
To help speed up Covid-19 vaccinations across the United States, especially among high-risk older adults, one idea continues to surface: Postpone…
Continue Reading Daily Covid-19 vaccinations are far outpacing daily reported cases. But there’s a catch
The number of people who have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine is now greater than the number of US Covid-19 cases reported during…
Continue Reading If your loved one is hesitant to get the Covid-19 vaccine, share this
Your loved ones are right to have questions about the Covid-19 vaccine — the American public hasn’t watched vaccine development this…
Continue Reading Animals unlikely to spread Covid-19 to humans, but precautions can help keep people and their pets safe, says CDC
There’s no evidence that animals are playing a significant role in the spread of coronavirus to humans, but precautions can help keep people…
Continue Reading Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine is 91.6% effective against symptomatic Covid-19, interim trial results suggest
After criticism last year for an early rollout, Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine is 91.6% effective against symptomatic Covid-19 and 100% effective…
Continue Reading Those who had Covid-19 could get reinfected if the variants become dominant, Fauci says
Even for those who have been infected with Covid-19, there is a “very high rate” of re-infection if the new variants become dominant, Dr.…
Continue Reading 5 ways to replace food rewards for fitness motivation
Healthy milestones offer a moment to celebrate victories, no matter how small. Positive reinforcement, such as rewarding yourself with a treat, plays…
Continue Reading What’s your gender? I prefer not to say
When it comes to filling out a form, I can write my name and address and birth date on autopilot without pause. But when I get to the gender…
Continue Reading ‘Groundhog Day,’ the movie’s final life lessons for our perpetual pandemic
“What would you do if you were stuck in one place, and every day was exactly the same, and nothing that you did mattered?” That’s…
Continue Reading At-home Covid-19 test to ramp up production with $231.8 million federal contract
The Biden administration announced on Monday that the US Department of Defense and US Department of Health and Human Services are working with…
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SMILE laser eye surgery
New form of eye surgery for people who want to stop wearing glasses “SMILE,” is a new form of laser eye surgery and “SMILE” is short for small…
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An Indiana woman got a Covid-19 vaccine shot on her 100th birthday
On her 100th birthday, Mildred Grassman got flowers, candy, money — and her second shot of the Covid-19 vaccine. “It means everything to…
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