Nikki Bella is turning her breastfeeding routine into a party. On Wednesday, the former professional wrestler shared a photo of herself pumping breast milk on her Instagram Story, joking in the text atop the photo, “Popping Bottles over here! 5 o’clock somewhere lol.” Nikki, 36, also posted a sweet shot of her son, Matteo, feeding on his bottle. In the […]
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The pace of coronavirus infections increased last week in 23 states plus Washington, D.C., and only declined in four states and Puerto Rico. The big picture: The virus is not under control, or anywhere close to it. That's especially true in Washington, D.C., where the outbreak tied to the White House appears to be increasing the caseload. The District experienced […]
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Weight training makes for a challenging workout, but it should not be causing damage to your hands and wrists. A fitness expert explains how to practise safer lifting and avoid injury. Whether you’ve restarted your gym membership since lockdown lifted or you’ve decided to stick with working out at home, many across the country like to get their weekly exercise […]
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The FDA released guidelines of what’s required for emergency authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine. The stricter guidance makes it unlikely that a vaccine could be approved — even for emergency use — before Election Day on Nov. 3, something President Trump has been pushing for. The White House had blocked the release of the FDA’s guidelines for 2 weeks, according […]
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Several studies have linked vitamin D deficiency to coronavirus infection and more severe COVID-19. Experts are now investigating if taking vitamin D may help protect against severe COVID-19 symptoms. Even before these studies are finished, there are good reasons to consider taking a vitamin D supplement. With no coronavirus vaccines approved for full use, many people are turning to vitamins […]
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COVID-19 can be diagnosed several ways when looking for active infection. “The most common way that testing is done is with a swab into the nose or into the nasal pharyngeal area,” says Dr. Stacey Rizza, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases expert. “This polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test is essentially a test looking for the genetic material of the virus.” […]
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Italy imposed a nationwide outdoor mask mandate Wednesday with fines of up to 1,000 euros ($1,163) for violators, as the European country where COVID-19 first hit hard scrambles to keep rebounding infections from spiraling out of control. The government passed the decree even though Italy’s overall per capita infection rate is among the lowest in Europe. But Premier Giuseppe Conte […]
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Two-thirds of older adults rely on at least two prescription drugs, and more than half take two or more non-prescription drugs or supplements. And two in ten take five or more prescription drugs. Some of those pills, capsules and tablets may interact with one another in ways that could put them at risk. But a new poll shows that most […]
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Hair loss, also known as alopecia, can be hard to come to terms with because it is not merely a superficial detail. Many people derive confidence and a sense of positive wellbeing from having a healthy mane. The impact of losing hair should therefore be handled sensitively. The emotive nature of hair loss can also make you uniquely vulnerable to […]
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The ability to undertake in vivo imaging of a living brain in a mammalian animal model is crucial for elucidating how the brain functions. However, the brain consists of tens of billions of neurons, each connected with thousands of others via synapses, the sites of communication between neurons that allows transmission of information. Thus, to truly understand the dynamics of […]
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