More than four million people have now died of COVID-19 infections, the WHO said on Wednesday, as many richer nations prepared to loosen restrictions even as countries in Asia battle surging infections. Indonesia has become a global hotspot, with hospitals having to turn away patients, authorities forced to import oxygen supplies and a record 1,040 […]
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U.S. likely to achieve July 4 COVID-19 vaccination target, but challenges remain
It is likely that the United States will achieve President Joe Biden’s target of having at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine into the arms of 70 percent of adults by July 4, but there could be challenges later in the year. Biden’s goal, which was announced Tuesday, may be reached as soon as […]
Not feeling motivated to tackle those sneaky COVID kilos? Try these 4 healthy eating tips instead
In Australia and around the world, research is showing changes in body weight, cooking, eating and drinking patterns associated with COVID lockdowns. Some changes have been positive, such as people cooking at home more, and eating more vegetables. But many people have also reported snacking more, and eating and drinking in response to stress. As […]
Kim Kardashian Feels Like an 'Awful Mom' While Quarantining With 4 Kids
Openly overwhelmed. Kim Kardashian turned to Khadijah Haqq to discuss her parenting struggles amid the coronavirus pandemic. Kim Kardashian’s Greatest Quotes About Motherhood Over the Years “I, like, literally hear Chicago crying in the other room, and I don’t care,” the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star, 40, said of her 2-year-old in the Thursday, […]
Baby No. 4? Blake Lively Jokes With Ryan Reynolds About Getting Pregnant
LOL! Blake Lively joked with Ryan Reynolds that she had conceived baby No. 4 watching a clip of his 2010 movie Buried. Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively’s Sweetest Quotes About Their Daughters “Before Deadpool, I was an actor,” the Golden Globe nominee, 43, captioned Instagram footage from the film on Wednesday, July 22. “One of […]
Watch Jenni 'JWoww' Farley Crack Up When Son Greyson, 4, Flips Off Camera
Oops! Jenni “JWoww” Farley had the best response to her 4-year-old son, Greyson, flipping off the camera during a recent video. Get to Know the Next Generation of ‘Jersey Shore’ Kids “How’s your 2020 going?” the Jersey Shore: Family Vacation star, 34, captioned Wednesday, July 1, footage via Twitter. In the social media upload, the […]
Americans bankrupted by health care costs: 4 questions answered
Medical bankruptcy has been a talking point for many Democratic candidates as they make their individual cases for health care reform. This begs a few questions about how widespread these bankruptcies are and what causes them. 1. How big a problem is medical bankruptcy? Medical bankruptcy, which refers to situations where individuals were forced into […]
This Man Had a 3-Inch Pair of Tweezers Stuck in His Urethra—But Showed No Symptoms for 4 Years
A 22-year-old man recently presented to an emergency room in Saudi Arabia for a highly unusual reason: He admitted to having inserted tweezers into his urethra four long years ago. According to a May 2019 report in Urology Case Reports that's now gone viral, attending physicians were surprised not only by the placement of the three-inch tweezers, but […]
4 steps to stealth health during a fall getaway
Summer is over, but it’s not too late to plan a fall getaway for some R&R and sightseeing. After all, the shoulder season—those months before and after peak summer travel time—is primed for good deals and smaller crowds. But just remember: Physical activity can be part of the fun, too. These four principles can keep […]
Patient survey highlights challenges for the 1 in 4 living with rheumatic disease
Americans living with rheumatic disease face significant healthcare challenges, according to a national patient survey released this week by the American College of Rheumatology and its Simple Tasks public awareness campaign. More than 1,500 U.S. adults living with rheumatic disease responded to the survey, which asked a range of questions related to healthcare access, affordability […]