Moderna said on Monday it had dosed the first participant in an early-stage study of a new COVID-19 vaccine candidate that could potentially be stored and shipped in refrigerators instead of freezers. The company said its new candidate could make it easier for distribution, especially in developing countries where supply chain issues could hamper vaccination […]
Facebook has announced that it’s launching a tool that will show “when and where you can get vaccinated” for COVID-19, and provide a link to help you make an appointment. The new feature will show in its COVID-19 Information Center and is arriving when the US and other countries are starting to vaccinate adults. The […]
Positive and encouraging news on the frontlines of the battle against the coronavirus pandemic: new real-world data suggests that COVID-19 vaccines can prevent transmission of the coronavirus, in addition to protecting against symptomatic disease. The preliminary information from Israel — where more than half the adults have been vaccinated, most with the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine — […]
It’s been over a year since we’ve gathered with friends for a boozy brunch, and we certainly haven’t slipped on any ‘going out tops’ for what feels like ages. But, even as we continue to keep safety in mind, limiting our social life and staying home in comfy clothes during the pandemic, a slightly sexy […]
Americans can visit with others in small indoor gatherings, without masks or social distancing, once they’ve been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday. “You can visit your grandparents if you have been vaccinated and they have been too,” said Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the agency’s leader. It’s more complicated […]
Ever get off of a video call and feel like it wiped you out? You’re not alone — as people around the world left offices last March and replaced in-person meetings with videoconferences from spare bedrooms and kitchens, they started noticing that videoconferencing made them feel tired. The phenomenon has been dubbed Zoom fatigue, after […]
Ah, breastfeeding: an effortless, beautiful activity between happy baby and serene mother. At least, that’s how most ads depict it. But not this new one that aired during Sunday night’s Golden Globes. From sore nipples to clogged milk ducts, the ad got real about the challenges (and many, many questions) that come with breastfeeding and […]
By now, we have all been told multiple times and should know: wear a face mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shared a ton of guidance on when and how to wear a mask. And now, the CDC has just released examples of what can […]
It’s hardly shocking to hear that you should eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, but a new study is breaking down exactly how many you need of each to live longer. Currently, the American Heart Association recommends having four servings of fruit a day and five servings of vegetables a day. A serving can include […]
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, which only needs one dose and can be stored in regular refrigerators. It’s the third COVID-19 vaccine to get sign-off from the agency. The vaccine can be administered to people 18 years and older. It protects against serious disease, and clinical trials […]