UK police officers facing fines after having haircuts at police station
Some 31 London Metropolitan Police officers each face a £200 fine (about $275) after having their hair cut at a police station in east London…
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Why swearing is a sign of intelligence, helps manage pain and more
Polite society considers swearing to be a vulgar sign of low intelligence and education, for why would one rely on rude language when blessed with a…
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Everyday activities are more dangerous now that new Covid-19 variants are circulating, expert says
(KYMA, KECY/CNN) – Health officials are “extremely” worried about the new Covid-19 variants that have been detected in the US and what they could…
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Air pollution is linked to an increased risk of irreversible sight loss, study finds
Increases in air pollution are linked to an increased risk of irreversible sight loss, according to a new study. Researchers from University College…
Continue Reading 8 myths about the Covid-19 vaccine — Dr. Wen explains
The United States crossed the terrible milestone of 400,000 deaths from coronavirus early last week, and there are currently over 2.1 million…
Continue Reading Coronavirus variant first spotted in Brazil found in the US for the first time
Even with the number of Covid-19 cases coming down, scientists are worrying about variants of the novel coronavirus — one of which has been…
Continue Reading Covid-19 masks: Which mask is best for you, and when to use it
Think of masks as the newest trendy accessory that can save your life — and the lives of those you love. But instead of what pattern, logo or…
Continue Reading Brazil variant of coronavirus detected in US for first time
While all viruses mutate over time, some variants of the novel coronavirus are worrying scientists. Several strains appear to be more transmissible…
Continue Reading New Covid-19 case counts drop, but variants loom. So a vaccine maker is working on another booster
First, the good news: In 48 states, the averages of new Covid-19 cases have dropped significantly over the past seven days. And every state improved…
Continue Reading A pandemic playbook for a new year
It has been more than one year since the first reported case of Covid-19 in the United States — a day that changed our country forever. The…
Continue Reading Moderna expects vaccine will be protective against variants, but will test boosters to improve immunity
The Moderna Covid-19 vaccine created antibodies that neutralized coronavirus variants first found in the United Kingdom and South Africa, the company…
Continue Reading New Covid-19 case counts are falling, but variants loom. So a vaccine maker is working on another booster
First, the good news: The rates of new Covid-19 cases are dropping in 48 states. And every state improved its rate of vaccinations. Here’s the…
Continue Reading Moderna says its Covid-19 vaccine is expected to be protective against new variants
The Moderna Covid-19 vaccine created antibodies that neutralized coronavirus variants first found in the United Kingdom and South Africa, the company…
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Three weeks into harsh lockdown, weary Brits fear it will take much longer to beat the new variant
People in the United Kingdom have been living under lockdown for the past three weeks, hoping their sacrifice would bring the country’s latest…
Continue Reading A rural county in Washington state hasn’t wasted a single Covid-19 vaccine dose. Here’s its secret
A rural county in Washington state is lapping the field when it comes to distribution of the coronavirus…
Continue Reading What to do, and not do, before and after your Covid vaccine shot
It’s an all-out sprint to get Americans vaccinated against the deadly novel coronavirus. As you prepare to get your shot, here are 10 actions…
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‘Healthy, young’ Americans will likely get Covid-19 vaccine in mid- to late summer, expert says
With the US now tallying more than 25 million Covid-19 cases, experts say now is the time to double down on safety measures and speed up vaccine…
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Google Maps will soon display Covid-19 vaccination sites
Google Maps will soon display locations that offer Covid-19 vaccinations, further bolstering awareness of the virus — and how to avoid it. The…
Continue Reading The US just marked 25 million Covid-19 cases. Now it’s a race between vaccines and variants
It took just over a year for the US to go from one to 25 million coronavirus infections. That’s an average of about 67,934 new infections every…
Continue Reading 7 strategies for truly restorative rest
Many people suffer from a chronic sleep deficit, and that was the case even before the pandemic hit — bringing with it stress, fear and…
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