Doctors in New York have performed the world’s first successful face and double hand transplant. Joe DiMeo, 22, underwent the 23-hour surgery, performed by a team of more than 140 healthcare workers last August. A car crash in 2018 left Mr DiMeo with third-degree burns over 80% of his body. His fingertips were amputated and […]
Last week, Johnson & Johnson submitted its COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in the United States. If greenlit by the Food and Drug Administration, it could be the nation’s third COVID vaccine producer, joining Pfizer and Moderna. Between the three manufacturers, there could be enough COVID vaccines to inoculate the whole adult U.S. population by […]
National Wear Red Day is this Friday, February 5th. The first Friday each February, American Heart Month, the nation comes together, igniting a wave of red from coast to coast. From landmarks to news anchors, neighborhoods to online communities; this annual groundswell unites millions of people for a common goal: the eradication of heart disease […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released new research that it says suggests in-person learning is relatively safe during the pandemic. The study, which was published in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, analyzed data from 17 schools in rural Wisconsin between Aug. 31 and Nov. 29, 2020. Eight were elementary schools, with […]
Rebel Wilson says people treat her differently now that she’s hit her goal weight as part of her “Year of Health.” The comedic actress said on her Instagram feed: Okay so for me 2020 is going to be called “The Year of Health” – so I put on the athleisure and went out for a walk, deliberately hydrating on […]
There are no shortage of reasons why exercising regularly makes you feel good, no matter what time of day you choose to do it. However, if you have flexibility in your schedule, experts argue that an early workout can have positive and lasting effects on your entire day. In addition to being “a great release […]
In the era of coronavirus, amid social distancing guidelines and widespread pandemic anxiety, people are saying that their sex lives has been negatively affected—those in committed relationships included. Not getting it on as often (or at all) can have health ramifications of its own. That’s because sex has a host of health benefits, such as […]
Not being able to fall or stay asleep is frustrating, especially if it happens on a regular basis. And with stresses of an election year on top of the Covid-19 pandemic and economic uncertainty, chances are, you’re having more trouble than usual lately. To get much-needed rest, many people turn to the sleep supplement melatonin, […]
The more contagious strain of the coronavirus — first identified in Britain last September — has been detected in at least 20 American states so far, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting 122 COVID-19 cases caused by the variant. The CDC predicts the new coronavirus strain will grow rapidly in 2021, and […]
Lizzo has never minced words when it comes to her mental health. The 32-year-old singer recently shared scenes from a photoshoot on Instagram and used the captions to send messages of hope following a year of uncertainty. “2021 has already left me disappointed w a broken heart. I am holding onto hope but it’s slipping through […]