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WHO classifies India variant as being of global concern

WHO classifies India’s ‘double mutant’ Covid a ‘variant of concern’ as its origin country buckles under the world’s worst coronavirus outbreak WHO said Monday that the variant that emerged in India is ‘of concern’  The variant, B.1.617 has three sublineages and is often called the ‘double mutant’ because it has two mutations that help it […]

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This Rare Vaccine Symptom Is A Sign You Might’ve Already Had COVID-19

With COVID-19 vaccines rolling out more and more frequently across the United States, it seems like everyday health officials are discovering new possible symptoms of the vaccine. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), some of the most common side effects include pain, redness, and swelling at or around the injection point, as well […]

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U.S. reverses stance, backs giving poorer countries access to COVID-19 vaccine patents, tech

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden on Wednesday threw his support behind waiving intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines, bowing to mounting pressure from Democratic lawmakers and more than 100 other countries, but angering pharmaceutical companies.U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the state of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccinations from the State Dining Room […]

Pet Care

Are You Looking for a Valentine?

Valentine, aka Val, is a social little guy who loves attention, is very smart, outgoing and playfully curious. He takes some time to warm up to people but once he does, he will be your best friend! Val loves to play with toys–including pipe cleaners, string and feather wand toys, balls and laser pointers–and other […]

Pet Care

Your Guide to a Pet-Safe Mother’s Day Bouquet

Mother’s Day is on Sunday, and we are so grateful for all the mothers out there! There are so many ways to say “thank you” and celebrate moms for all that they do, but the most common, go-to gift is a gorgeous bouquet of flowers.   If your mom, or anyone you may be gifting […]

Pet Care

Spread the Word: Ajax Needs A Home!

Ajax is a recent graduate of the ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center (BRC) who needs your help to find a loving home! Ajax is a big boy with an even bigger heart. He was first rescued from a hoarding situation in South Carolina before he was transferred to the BRC when impending Storm Isaias threatened local […]

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Happy Endings for a Trio of Neglected Shar-Peis

Rocket in his new home. Animals predisposed to genetic problems often have inherent health challenges. For three Shar-Peis treated at the ASPCA during the COVID-19 pandemic, severe neglect by their former owner only exacerbated their existing genetic issues. The ASPCA was contacted by Animal Care Centers (ACC) of NYC about two of their animals in […]

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OCD in a pandemic: Extra handwashing is not distressing for most

At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we were concerned infection control measures such as extra hand washing and social distancing might compound the distress of people living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Early anecdotal evidence and case studies reported an apparent increase in OCD relapse rates and symptom severity. But a year on, we’re learning […]