The eye doctor restoring sight to nomadic herders
Ophthalmologist Gladys Atto has vowed to leave no one behind when it comes to eye health. As head of ophthalmology in Uganda’s remote Karamoja district, Atto has restored the sight of thousands of farmers and nomadic herders who would be…
Read MorePAHO: Omicron to become dominant variant in Americas shortly
The Pan American Health Organization said Wednesday it expects omicron to become the predominant coronavirus variant in the Americas in the coming weeks, where confirmed cases have reached record levels. The health agency added that although healthcare systems face challenges…
Read MoreBuild glute muscle with these simple weighted exercises
Want stronger glutes? These barbell and dumbbell exercises are the best way to build muscle. The glutes are the largest muscle in the body and a key muscle group in your core, helping with alignment and stability of your spine…
Read MoreAdvance child tax credits reduced US food insufficiency by 26 percent
The federal pandemic benefit, which provided the majority of American households with an extra $250-$300 per month, expired on December 31, and now experts worry low-income families will struggle to afford adequate food and other necessities. January 15 will mark…
Read MoreGermany among first to recommend COVID-19 booster for 12 to 17-year-olds
BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany’s STIKO vaccine committee recommended on Thursday that all children between the ages of 12 and 17 receive a COVID-19 booster shot even though the European Union’s drugs regulator has not given approval for this age group.Slideshow (…
Read MoreIndonesia starts COVID boosters for elderly, others at risk
Indonesia kicked off a COVID-19 booster campaign for the general public on Wednesday, prioritizing third shots for the elderly and people with compromised immune systems. The government hopes to provide 21 million booster shots in January to people who received…
Read MoreHow did the COVID pandemic affect the spread of other zoonotic diseases?
The origin of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been speculated about in different ways since it first emerged. One of the most widespread theories reported in the media suggested zoonotic transmission had occurred in a 'wet market'…
Read MoreReal-world effectiveness of three COVID-19 vaccines
The mass lockdowns and restrictions imposed by governments to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) were dominant throughout 2020 and 2021, and it was only the development and mass deployment of several vaccines that allowed these policies to…
Read MoreStruggling with the monotony of WFH? Here’s how to mix things up
Here’s how to break up your daily routine if you’re finding working from home monotonous, according to an expert. If you were able to return to the office when restrictions lifted last year, you might be finding the return to…
Read MoreHow young is too young for a cup of tea? The facts about giving kids caffeine
A TikTok video that shows a baby drinking from a little mug gas been doing the rounds. It’s a short clip in which you can hear a woman ask the baby: ‘What you drinking?’ to which the kid replies: ‘Cuppa…
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