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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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 ReadingCoronavirus 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…
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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 ReadingBrazil 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 ReadingNew 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…
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At least 20 people tested positive for Covid-19 after attending a high school wrestling tournament
More than 20 student athletes, staff and spectators who attended a wrestling tournament in Louisiana have tested positive for Covid-19. Now, the…
Continue ReadingA 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 ReadingNew 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 ReadingWhat 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…
Continue Reading‘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 ReadingThe 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 Reading7 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…
Continue ReadingIf you call 911, it can take 2-3 minutes longer to get help now
Imagine suffering a serious accident and calling 911 but not getting an ambulance immediately. Or having a severe asthma attack and fighting for…
Continue Reading Just over a year since the first reported Covid-19 case in the US, the country nears 25 million infections
The US is again quickly approaching another grim milestone: 25 million Covid-19 cases in a little more than a year since the country reported its…
Continue Reading CDC reviewing new data that suggests coronavirus variant identified in UK could be more deadly
Scientists at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are speaking with UK health officials to learn more about British data that suggests…
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