Salma Hayek https://www.instagram.com/p/CHaZLCWJKj3 The actress has gotten tested plenty of times, as seen in her video montage, and jokes that she’s had enough already — in three different languages. 1 of 11 Elizabeth Banks https://www.instagram.com/p/CGGVX8kFLSo The actress shared a photo mid-COVID test and shared she was “grateful” to belong to…
This is the leafy green with the most nutrients
If you haven’t been living under a rock for the last 10 years, you’ll know how quickly kale rose to prominence as the millennial leafy green of choice. While the kale-obsession has slightly subsided, it still begs the question, “Which leafy green has the most nutrients?” Kale seems to live…
Sleep loss hijacks brain’s activity during learning
Sleep is crucial for consolidating our memories, and sleep deprivation has long been known to interfere with learning and memory. Now a new study shows that getting only half a night’s sleep—as many medical workers and military personnel often do—hijacks the brain’s ability to unlearn fear-related memories. That might put…
Key events in development of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
Key events in the development of a COVID-19 vaccine by partners Pfizer Inc. and Germany’s BioNTech: March 17—Pfizer and BioNTech announce plans to jointly develop a COVID-19 vaccine using BioNTech’s technology. April 29—Testing of four vaccine candidates begins with volunteers in Germany, one of six countries in the testing plan….
Back pain: Working in a career where your back hurts? How to remedy the ache
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. The two top industries with high rates of workers with back pain include construction and agriculture, forestry and fishing. If treated early and appropriately, recovery is possible….
Is zoom increasing the demand for plastic surgery
Patients are seeking plastic surgery in record numbers, citing their appearance on Zoom as a cause. Of particular concern are noses and wrinkles, according to Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine. “A life disproportionately spent on Zoom may trigger a self-critical comparative response that leads people to rush to their…
That’s a wrap: Protein ‘burritos’ stabilize vaccines
Half of vaccines are wasted annually because they aren’t kept cold. Chemical engineers have discovered a way to stabilize viruses in vaccines with proteins instead of temperature. Ever receive a vaccination that seemed to burn while it was injected? The vaccine solution likely contained a lot of salt or sugar—natural…
Iran’s daily virus infections top 10,000
Iran’s daily novel coronavirus infections crossed the 10,000 mark on Monday, the health ministry announced, setting a new record as fatalities remained close to their all-time high level. The latest official figure of 10,463 positive COVID-19 cases in a 24-hour period comes only three days after the Islamic republic exceeded…
Donald Trump health latest: The US president’s COVID ordeal – has he fully recovered?
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. United States President Donald Trump revealed in the early hours of 2 October that he had tested positive for COVID-19. As to how he had contracted the…
Brain effects of repetitive low-level occupational blast exposure
Military and law enforcement personnel with extensive occupational blast exposure had statistically significant differences in brain imaging measures compared to nonexposed control personnel. A new study identified significant differences in brain structure, function, and blood biomarkers among those with occupational blast exposure, according to the peer-reviewed Journal of Neurotrauma. “This…