Gov. Cuomo withheld testing kits to nursing homes: New York Post Report says New York Governor Andrew Cuomo rationed coronavirus testing kits requested by long-term care facilities at peak of pandemic while securing access for his family, friends. Bryan Llenas reports from Brooklyn. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that the state’s eligibility for […]
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 […]
‘Good bacteria’ in breast milk changes over time
The cocktail of beneficial bacteria passed from mother to infant through breast milk changes significantly over time and could act like a daily booster shot for infant immunity and metabolism. The research, conducted by scientists from Montreal and Guatemala and published in Frontiers in Microbiology, has important implications for infant development and health. Researchers discovered […]
Kim Kardashian's Greatest Quotes About Motherhood Over the Years
Proud mom! Kim Kardashian and Kanye West started growing their family in 2013, and the reality star has been gushing about her children ever since. The couple, who began living separately in 2020 amid divorce rumors, first welcomed their daughter North, followed by Saint in 2015 and Chicago three years later. Psalm arrived in 2019. While the […]
South Africa suspends vaccinations as worries grow over AstraZeneca shot
South Africa suspended the start of its AstraZeneca inoculation programme over concerns the shot does not work on a new variant, with WHO experts due to meet Monday to discuss the vaccine already facing questions about its efficacy for over-65s. A trial showed the vaccine provides only “minimal” protection against mild to moderate COVID-19 caused […]
BuzzRx® Gives Over $500K to Animals in Need
Helping improve the lives of vulnerable animals is easy – and can save you money! Our friends at BuzzRx® (formerly known as Watertree Health®) recently rebranded as part of their expansion plan to help make communities healthier by making medications more affordable. This increased outreach continues to provide free prescription discount cards benefiting nonprofits like […]
Lindsay Arnold: I'm 'Very Over' Negative Comments About My Parenting
Not a fan of negativity. Lindsay Arnold clapped back at Instagram trolls finding fault with her parenting. Take That! Candace Cameron Bure, More Celeb Moms Back at Parenting Police “This is my thumbs up to everyone out there who actually thinks it’s OK to comment or criticize anyone else’s parenting,” the Dancing With the Stars […]
Study finds over 80% of COVID-19 patients have vitamin D deficiency
Over 80 percent of 200 COVID-19 patients in a hospital in Spain have vitamin D deficiency, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Vitamin D is a hormone the kidneys produce that controls blood calcium concentration and impacts the immune system. Vitamin D deficiency has been […]
'Teen Mom' Baby Bumps: See the Reality Stars' Pregnancy Pics Over the Years
Pregnancy progress! Kailyn Lowry, Jenelle Evans and more MTV personalities have shown their baby bumps over the years. The A Letter of Love author welcomed her first child, Isaac, in 2010. The Pennsylvania native went on to give birth to sons Lincoln and Lux with Javi Marroquin and Chris Lopez, respectively. In February 2020, the […]
Anger over Italy virus rules as curfews enforced around Europe
Anger was growing in Italy Monday over harsh new coronavirus restrictions brought in to “save Christmas”, while other hard-hit countries enforced curfews in a bid to avoid fresh national lockdowns. Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte’s decision to close restaurants and bars from 6:00 pm and shut all theatres, cinemas and gyms for a month was […]