COVID-19 turned 2020 on its head for all healthcare workers, particularly those at the front line of the pandemic response. Unexpectedly, the need to control the spread of the coronavirus has consumed healthcare systems. The healthcare workforce’s pivotal role in our pandemic response has been in the public spotlight. The…
Why people with Tourette's are sharing their tics on TikTok
Scrolling through your phone when you can’t sleep at night, you find yourself on TikTok, watching an endless stream of videos of strangers participating in dance trends and filtered face effects. But among all the renegade-ing and clips of cats making cocktails, you might stumble upon an entire community of…
‘Smart Wrap’ implant may help people better control their bladders
An implantable smart wrap that fits safely and securely around the bladder may one day help people who have under-active bladders, a condition that hinders patients from urinating regularly and comfortably, according to an international team of researchers. In a study, the implant, which combines sensors and a polymer wrap,…
COVID-19 Might Increase Pregnant Women’s Chances of Delivering Before Their Due Date, New Study Says
The CDC released a report on Wednesday that links preterm births with COVID-19 infections, which adds to a growing body of evidence that shows COVID-19 can be seriously harmful for pregnant women. The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, which features data from the COVID-19-Associated Hospitalization Surveillance Network (COVID-NET), looked at…
Nutritional assistance program needed to treat increasing food insecurity among children and their families
A new perspective published in Pediatrics warns of the detrimental consequences food insecurity can have on children and families. Written by pediatric health experts from Children’s HealthWatch, based at Boston Medical Center, the perspective highlights the importance of protecting and enhancing SNAP benefits given the financial challenges facing millions of…
Mum poses topless to inspire other cancer survivors to love their bodies
Kelly Garrison, 46, was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer – a form of cancer that’s incredible aggressive and spreads fast – in August 2019. She decided that losing her breasts was a sacrifice she was happy to make if it meant she could live. The mum-of-two underwent a double…
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively's Sweetest Quotes About Their Daughters
Proud parents! Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively share two daughters, and while the pair mostly keep their little ones out of the public eye, it’s clear their girls mean the world to them. Three years after their 2012 nuptials, the Gossip Girl alum and the Pokémon: Detective Pikachu star welcomed James. “The baby…
Watch Celebs Honor Their Dads and Husbands for Father's Day
Touching tributes! Celebrities gushed over the men in their life in honor of Father’s Day on Sunday, June 21. “You are such an incredible dad,” Kyle Richards told Us Weekly exclusively in a message for her husband, Mauricio Umansky. “Your girls think you walk on water and it’s beautiful for…
Hairstylists with COVID-19 didn’t infect any of their 140 clients. Face masks may be why.
Two hair stylists in Missouri interacted with a total of 140 clients and six coworkers before learning they both had COVID-19 — thankfully, the stylists didn’t pass the virus on to any of these contacts, according to a statement from the local health department. The stylists work at a Great…
Jon Gosselin Wishes Hannah, Collin and Their Siblings a Happy 16th Birthday
Another year around the sun! Jon Gosselin celebrated his sextuplets Hannah, Collin, Leah, Joel, Alexis and Aaden’s 16th birthday in a sweet tribute. “Happy 16th birthday to Hannah & Collin!!! I miss you Leah, Joel, Alexis and Aaden. I hope your 16th birthday is just as memorable!!! Love, Dad,” the…
Cats are far more susceptible to new coronavirus than dogs are, but people shouldn’t be ‘fearful’ of their pets: study
If your cat is being socially distant these days, maybe he’s just trying to protect both of you. A Chinese study published Wednesday in the journal Science reported that tests of the new coronavirus on domesticated cats, dogs, pigs, chickens, ducks and ferrets found that both cats and ferrets are…