New strains of the SARS-CoV-2 virus are emerging around the world, and evidence suggests that these new viruses—including a strain identified in the United Kingdom that seems to spread more quickly than others—have been circulating within the United States. For help understanding the implications of these new strains of the virus that causes COVID-19, the […]
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To stretch or not to stretch: What you need to know about exercise warm-ups
Over the past 20 years, static muscle stretching has gotten a bad rap. Once considered an essential part of any sport or exercise warm-up, static stretching has now been removed from the picture almost entirely. This move followed extensive research showing that static stretching—where we stretch and then hold the muscle at an extended length […]
What You Should Know Before Seeing A Psychic For The First Time
Interest in psychics, mediums, and the paranormal is at an all-time high — and the holiday season often leads even more people to seek divine guidance or connection with loved ones on the other side. If you are considering seeing a psychic for the first time, there are a few things you’ll want to consider […]
Everything You Need to Know about the Relationship of Soon-to-Be Parents Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid
It’s hard to stay realistically optimistic these days primarily because of the Covid-19 pandemic that has left all of us unsure of what the future might still hold for us. But, every now and then, there are news that give us hope, including reports that reveal Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik are expecting their first bundle of […]
More than half of Americans know someone infected or ill with COVID: Poll
(HealthDay)—More than half of all Americans have been personally affected by COVID-19 at this point in the pandemic, according to a new HealthDay-Harris Poll survey. The national survey was conducted by The Harris Poll between Oct. 8 and 12. It found that 55% of U.S. adults now say they know someone in their immediate or […]
What you should know before traveling with your significant other for the first time
Now that dating involves having the “COVID talk,” many singles are becoming more selective about the relationships they choose to pursue by default (hey, social distancing is important). “I think people are more likely to find love during this time than not during this time,” says Yue Xu, co-host of the Dateable podcast (via CNN). […]
How and when will we know that a COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective?
With COVID-19 vaccines currently in the final phase of study, you’ve probably been wondering how the FDA will decide if a vaccine is safe and effective. Based on the status of the Phase 3 trials currently underway, it is unlikely that the results of these trials will be available before November. But it is likely […]
Five People Have Contracted Flesh-Eating Bacteria from the Long Island Sound—Here's What to Know About About the Rare Infection
Public health officials in Connecticut are warning residents about the risk of swimming or wading in the Long Island Sound after an “unusual number” of people became infected with flesh-eating bacteria from the water. Since July, there have been five reported cases of Vibrio vulnificus infections caused by bacteria in the water, according to a […]
Their Dog Died at 3 Years Old: What Marley’s Family Wants You to Know
This Saturday, September 19, is Puppy Mill Awareness Day. Many puppies bought online or in pet shops were born in places that the public rarely sees. Dogs are kept in small cages their entire lives and bred over and over again, just so the pet industry can profit off the sale of their puppies. While […]
Kimberly Guilfoyle: What you don’t know about Donald Trump Jr.’s girlfriend
Donald Trump Jr.’s girlfriend was a figure in the public eye before she began dating the president’s son. Kimberly Guilfoyle began her career as a prosecutor before joining Fox News, where she worked as a host of The Lineup and The Five (via Business Insider). Before Guilfoyle began dating Trump, she had ties to his […]