Many smokers make a New Year’s resolution to quit, so the American Lung Association offers advice to improve their chances of success. Smoking is a risk factor for severe COVID-19, so quitting is more important than ever, the association noted. But keep in mind: Switching to electronic cigarettes is not…
Nigerian scientist studies country’s coronavirus variant
A Nigerian scientist has spent the holiday season in his laboratory doing genetic sequencing to learn more about the country’s COVID-19 variant, as cases increase in the country. Virologist Sunday Omilabu says the information he gathers about the variant will help battle the spread of the disease in Nigeria, Africa’s…
When can I get an Oxford Covid vaccine? Rollout begins TODAY
Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine arrives at hospitals The UK was the first nation to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine in late 2020. Now the UK’s regulator, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), has approved the Oxford University/AstraZeneca vaccine for use as well. On Monday, January 4, the first Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccines…
Covid new strain: Persistent hiccups could be a symptom of the new coronavirus
Coronavirus variant: Expert outlines details of new strain The new, more contagious strain of COVID-19 first emerged in the southeast of England, and a report published by scientists at Imperial College London found it was already spreading rapidly during the nation’s second lockdown in November. Unlike the first strain, the…
Busy Philipps Says She's Guilty of Using the Wrong Pronoun With Her Eldest Child Birdie, Who Came Out at 10 Years
Busy Philipps has always shone as a mom for having a tremendously big heart and constant valuable words of advice moms all over tune in to hear on her podcast “Busy Philipps is Doing Her Best.” In her latest episode, Philips revealed that her eldest child, Birdie, whom she shares…
DR ELLIE CANNON: My chest pains are scary – so why are tests clear?
My chest pains are terrifying – so why are tests all clear? DR ELLIE CANNON answers your questions I keep getting severe pains in my chest. It happens when I’m quietly reading or in bed. Though it usually lasts for ten minutes at most, it’s often unbearable and frightening. I have…
Retired UFC Fighter Georges St-Pierre Looks Absolutely Shredded in New Photo
UFC Legend Georges St-Pierre retired from professional fighting in February of 2019 with a record that safely put him among the most successful welterweights in the league’s history. “It takes a lot of discipline to retire on top. It was a long process in my mind, but it’s time to…
Joanna Lumley health: Ab Fab star ‘eclipsed by sadness and depression’ – symptoms
Baftas 2019: Joanna Lumley opens the show Appearing in blockbusters such as The Wolf of Wall Street, Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie, and Paddington 2, Joanna Lumley’s success hasn’t warded off feelings of “sadness”. At the beginning of last year, Joanna discussed her mental health on ITV’s The Jonathan Ross Show….
Study: College football players underestimate risk of injury, concussion
According to a new study, college football players may underestimate their risk of injury and concussion. The study was published today in JAMA Network Open. Christine Baugh, PhD, MPH, assistant professor of medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and member of the CU Center for Bioethics and…
Certain Pet Foods From Sportmix Have Been Recalled After Causing 28 Deaths and Illness
Recalls are something that happens quite often in the food industry and range anywhere from an accidental mislabeling to faulty products. Either way, food recalls can prove to be extremely dangerous and this time it’s not affecting your human family members but your furry friends instead. Recently, The Food and…