Business Insider reports that top American research scientists have just launched an ambitious study to figure out how well Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine prevents people from spreading the virus to others. We know Moderna’s shot is very good at preventing people from becoming sick with the disease. But we don’t know whether vaccinated people could still […]
Weight gain is a normal physiological reaction to stress. According to Dina Hirsch, PhD, a psychologist at Northwell Health’s Center for Weight Management, our bodies release cortisol, the “fight or flight” hormone, during times of stress. “Cortisol causes cravings for sweet foods,” Hirsch explains, “and when you eat something sweet, you immediately feel better. It’s […]
This trendy green tea is becoming mainstream and winning over even dedicated coffee lovers. If you’re curious about matcha, here’s more about what it is, plus the health benefits. Matcha is a special form of green tea Matcha literally means “powdered tea.” When you order traditional green tea, components from the leaves get infused into […]
The American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology points out that allergies in general occur when your immune system overreacts to something that is typically harmless in others. For seasonal allergy sufferers, that means their bodies don’t react well to allergens like pollen, grass, and/or ragweed. The symptoms that often accompany allergies include: Runny nose, […]
A recent study revealed nearly half of adults in the nation experience some form of stress or anxiety regarding the idea of going back to pre-pandemic life as COVID-19 vaccines signal a return to some normalcy. The study from the American Psychological Association found that 49% of adults reported feeling uneasy about returning to in-person […]
When is this finally going to end? That’s the question on many minds after a year of living through the COVID-19 pandemic. But public health experts say we do have an answer, and you’re not going to like it: COVID-19 is never going to end. It now seems poised to become an endemic disease — one […]
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 […]