Americans on the move as post-pandemic life begins
Americans flocked to beaches, parks and stadiums over Memorial Day weekend, as new coronavirus cases dropped to levels not seen since March 2020. With more than 40% of the country fully vaccinated and the seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases…
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Early detection of head injury and concussion symptoms in toddlers is vital
A research team led by scientists at Université de Montréal has developed a unique observational tool for assessing children up to five years of age who have had a concussion. The work is explained in a study published in the…
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Healthy eating doesn’t have to be expensive – here’s how to do it well
To many, “healthy eating” sounds both boring and expensive – but it doesn’t have to be that way. With a little nutritional know-how, you can save money while stocking up on all the nutrient-dense grub you need to thrive. Take…
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Care worker given months to live thanks boss for spotting signs of tumour
Single mum and care worker Nicky Sale, 57, says her boss is a real life-saver. That’s no exaggeration. It was Nicky’s boss, Sheena Adams, 37, who spotted that something was seriously wrong and pushed Nicky to go to the doctors….
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China reports 23 new coronavirus cases on May 31 vs 27 previous day
FILE PHOTO: A medical worker collects a swab from a resident during a mass testing for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at a makeshift testing site in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China May 30, 2021. cnsphoto via REUTERS BEIJING (Reuters) – China…
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Telehealth is growing in use, acceptance among Americans, says poll
Many Americans have used telehealth and would turn to it for mental health care, a new online poll shows. Conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA) from March 26 to April 5, the poll found that 38% had used telehealth…
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Frozen Cocktails You'll Want to Sip All Summer Long
Nothing beats the heat like an ice-cold drink – other than a frozen cocktail, that is. We’re always looking for tasty new frozen drinks we can try, from jazzed up margaritas to pina coladas with a twist and beyond. There’s…
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Ed Sheeran Says Daughter Lyra 'Cries' When He Sings: 'Not My Biggest Fan'
Turns out daddy’s little girl isn’t exactly his No. 1 fan. Ed Sheeran tackled some “difficult questions” from fans about fatherhood after welcoming daughter Lyra last summer. Ed Sheeran and Cherry Seaborn’s Relationship Timeline “I’ll sing [my new songs] to…
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Vaccine protects against more HPV variants than previously known
The human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause cancer and many countries run national vaccination programs to minimize the risk. Studies involving researchers at German Cancer Research Center, Karolinska Institutet and Tampere University now report on the longitudinal effect of common HPV…
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Pfizer jab less effective, still protects against Indian strain: study
The Pfizer vaccine is slightly less effective but appears to still protect against the more transmissible Indian strain of the virus that causes COVID-19, according to a study by France’s Pasteur Institute. “Despite slightly diminished efficacy, the Pfizer vaccine probably…
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