Impact of equity requirements on coronavirus vaccine rollout ‘The Madness of Crowds’ author Douglas Murray argues red states are more successful in rolling out the coronavirus vaccine than blue states. A California man said he was diagnosed with COVID-19 three…
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Certain parenting behaviors associated with positive changes in well-being during COVID-19 pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, parents have been faced with challenging circumstances to balance work, household, care of children and support of distance learning for school-age children without help from their regular support systems such as schools, childcare, and often other…
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Dr. Drew Pinsky tests positive for coronavirus
Dr. Drew Pinsky on why governors pushing lockdowns are not ‘following the science’ <br> "FOX 11 Special Report" co-host Dr. Drew Pinsky announced Tuesday he had tested positive for COVID-19. The 62-year-old famous doctor has reportedly experienced symptoms of the virus…
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Analysis: Talc-based cosmetics test positive for asbestos
Laboratory tests of talc-based cosmetics products, commissioned by the Environmental Working Group, found asbestos—a deadly human carcinogen for which there is no safe level of exposure—in almost 15 percent of samples. The analysis, published today in the journal Environmental Health…
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Verrica Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Topline Results in Phase 2 Clinical Study of VP-102 in Patients with External Genital Warts (CARE-1)
WEST CHESTER, Pa., November 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Verrica) (Nasdaq: VRCA), a dermatology therapeutics company developing medications for skin diseases requiring medical interventions, today announced positive topline results from its Phase 2 CARE-1 clinical study of…
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A positive outlook can reduce memory decline, says study
With a second national lockdown looming, you’d be forgiven for finding it tricky to be upbeat at the moment. However, a new study suggests that keeping positive and enthusiastic could help to stave off memory decline as you age. According…
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Creating a positive home environment, and other tips for uncertain times
The uncertainties surrounding parents right now can feel unmooring. Questions arise, like “Will my child be able to return to school? Are they becoming socially isolated? How will this impact their future?” Michael Nakkula, chair of the Human Development and…
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How long could I be contagious before a positive virus test?
How long could I be contagious before a positive virus test? Studies have shown that people may be contagious for about two days before developing COVID-19 symptoms. In fact, right before developing symptoms is when people are likely the most…
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Altimmune COVID-19 vaccine candidate tested at UAB shows positive preclinical results
Altimmune, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, has announced positive results from the preclinical studies conducted in mice at the University of Alabama at Birmingham of its intranasal COVID-19 vaccine candidate, AdCOVID. The studies—a collaboration between UAB and the Gaithersburg, Maryland-based…
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Researcher finds positive implications from social support among breast cancer patients
A new study by a University of Arkansas communication researcher shows that breast cancer patients with strong social support are more likely to take an active role in treatment and experience positive outcomes. Mengfei Guan, assistant professor of communication in…
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