While it has been reported that opioid overdose deaths have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study looking at data in Philadelphia showed that this hardship has been overwhelmingly suffered by Black individuals. Researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania analyzed the period of time after the city’s stay-at-home […]
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China reports highest COVID-19 figures since July
China reported 63 new COVID-19 infections on Thursday—the highest single-day tally since July—as authorities try to stamp out an outbreak of the virus in a city of 11 million near Beijing. The virus first emerged in central China in late 2019, but since then authorities have largely brought the situation under control through travel restrictions, […]
Travis Scott's Best Quotes About Fatherhood Since Welcoming Stormi
Gushing about his girl! Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner welcomed their daughter, Stormi, in February 2018, and the rapper has had sweet things to say about the little one ever since. “He is a very hands-on dad and engaged,” a source told Us Weekly exclusively following Stormi’s first birthday. “He spoils his daughter rotten and […]
CDC releases first data on maternal mortality since 2007
(HealthDay)—The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics has released the first national data on maternal mortality since 2007. The data are presented in three National Vital Statistics Reports. A consensus process was recommended for all states to add a standardized checkbox to improve identification of maternal death in 2003. […]
Private companies have won £15BILLION of NHS contracts since 2015
Private companies have won £15BILLION of NHS contracts since 2015, research reveals amid political row over ‘health service for sale’ Private firms awarded contracts worth £3.6bn last year alone, up 89% since 2015 GMB report comes after Jeremy Corbyn blasted Tories for trying to sell off NHS He claimed they put the health service on […]
See Every ‘SI Swimsuit’ Cover Since 1964!
The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue is arguably the most iconic magazine franchise cover of all time — not to mention the sexiest! The first SI Swimsuit issue was in 1964 — that’s right, more than 50 years ago — and featured German-born model Babette March in a white bandeau top and boyshort bottoms. Landing the cover of the issue […]
CDC: Slight Hike in Prevalence of Gastroschisis Since 2006-2010
TUESDAY, Jan. 22, 2019 — Over time, the prevalence of gastroschisis has increased, with more babies born with gastroschisis in areas with high and medium versus low opioid prescription rates, according to research published in the Jan. 18 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Tyiesha D. […]
America Ferrera on How Her Relationship With Her Body Has Changed Since Giving Birth: "There are Parts I Love and Also Parts That Are Super Challenging"
Over the past few years, America Ferrera has accomplished a tremendous amount. She teamed up with her husband, actor and writer-director Ryan Piers Williams, and actor Wilmer Valderrama to cofound Harness, an organization that aims to support vulnerable communities through conversations meant to inspire action. She spoke in front of hundreds of thousands of people […]