A lower dose of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine was safe and effective for children ages of 5 and 11, the companies announced today. Pfizer and BioNTech plan to submit the data for approval to regulatory agencies in the U.S. and around the world as soon as possible, the companies announced in a statement. Their findings, which […]
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After its first suspected delta variant community case, New Zealand goes into short, sharp nationwide lockdown
New Zealanders are back in their bubbles after Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced a three day alert level 4 lockdown for the entire country, and a seven day period for Auckland, following the confirmation of a community case—most likely infected with the Delta variant. This is the first community case since February and it’s more […]
Stomp Your Hooves, It’s Adopt a Horse Month!
We’re opening the barn door and asking you to join us this May for the first-ever Adopt a Horse Month! Like dogs and cats, horses need safe rehoming options. Horse adoption is not yet as common as it is for our smaller animal friends—but we, along with a dedicated team of partners, are working to […]
It's a … ! Emma Stone and Dave McCary's 1st Child’s Sex Revealed
Girl mom! Emma Stone and Dave McCary have welcomed their first child, a daughter, according to People. Boy or Girl? See Pregnant Celebrities’ Creative Sex Reveals in 2021 News broke on Thursday, March 25, that the couple’s little one had arrived. Their arrival came two months after Us Weekly confirmed the actress’ pregnancy. “She seems […]
Podcast: After a year of COVID-19, vaccines making life better but it’s not over
A new episode of our podcast, “Show Me the Science,” has been posted. At present, these podcast episodes are highlighting research and patient care on the Washington University Medical Campus as our scientists and clinicians confront the COVID-19 pandemic. When we launched this podcast in March 2020, our first guest was a doctor who had […]
'I'm struggling to hold on to hope': What it's like living with long Covid
What is long Covid? Symptoms of long Covid, according to the NHS: Joint pain Depression and anxiety Tinnitus, earaches Difficulty sleeping Heart palpitations Dizziness Pins and needles Feeling sick, stomach aches, diarrhoea, loss of appetite A high temperature, sore throat, headaches, cough, changes to sense of smell or taste Rashes Extreme tiredness Shortness of breath […]
Why it’s so hard for sexual assault survivors to come forward, and what happens when they do
As a senior sexual assault counselor working with Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, I often sit across from people on the worst day of their life. The trauma of being sexually assaulted is an experience filled with violence. It transforms a person’s sense of safety, their worldview and their relationships with others. When survivors come […]
It's a … ! MAFS’ Pregnant Deonna and Greg Reveal 1st Child's Sex
It’s a boy! Pregnant Deonna McNeill and Greg Okotie exclusively told Us Weekly on Wednesday, February 23, that they’re expecting a son. Boy or Girl? See Pregnant Celebrities’ Creative Sex Reveals in 2021 “I’m beyond excited to be having a little boy,” the mom-to-be gushed to Us. “I can’t wait for Greg to have a […]
It's A … ! Pregnant Alexa, Carlos PenaVega Share Sex of Baby No. 3
Breaking the pattern! Pregnant Alexa PenaVega and Carlos PenaVega’s two sons will be joined by a baby sister. Boy or Girl? See Pregnant Celebrities’ Creative Sex Reveals in 2021 “IT’S A GIRL,” the Spy Kids star, 32, captioned her Tuesday, February 16, sex reveal via Instagram. The singer, 31, fed Ocean, 4, and Kingston, 19 […]
Why it’s too soon for Australia to legalize ecstasy and magic mushrooms to treat mental illness
While the public focus remains on COVID vaccines, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) continues to evaluate a range of proposals around the provision of medical treatments in Australia. The regulatory body is currently considering whether psychiatrists should be allowed to prescribe MDMA and psilocybin to treat mental illness. The TGA will announce its interim decision […]