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Reopening of Long-Term Care Facilities Is ‘an Absolute Necessity for Our Well-Being’

04/03/2021

For nearly a year, nursing homes and assisted living centers have been mostly closed to visitors. Now, it’s time for them to open back up and relieve residents of crushing isolation, according to a growing chorus of long-term care experts, caregivers, consumer groups and physicians. They’re calling for federal health authorities to relax visitation restrictions in long-term care institutions, replacing […]

The True Meaning Of Every Color And Type Of Heart Emoji

14/02/2021

ICYMI, there are a bunch of different heart emojis on your keyboard. Like, there are hearts in pretty much every color, and you’ve also got lots of ~quirky~ options at your disposal. (Hi, sparkly heart and anatomically correct heart.) That said, because there are so many darn heart options out there, it makes sense if you’re not really sure when […]

People With This Condition Are Twice as Likely to Get COVID-19

10/02/2021

Since beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we've been told that those with preexisting conditions—cancer, diabetes, pulmonary diseases—were at a greater risk of severe illness from the virus. Now, another might be added to that list: dementia. The news comes from a study published February 9 in Alzheimer's & Dementia, the journal of the Alzheimer's Association, and found that people with […]

I have bulimia, and I’m not sure if I should tell my parents. They would probably get mad at me.

06/02/2021

Thank you for this question. Telling your parents about your struggle with bulimia can definitely be nerve-wracking, but can also be so important to make sure you’re able to get the support you need and deserve while going through this. If you’re not sure yet how to bring it up, you may consider first writing down what you might want […]

Start Your Day Like Lizzo by Saying "Thank You" to Your Belly

06/02/2021

Our world is so obsessed with appearances that the simple act of looking in a mirror can be an uncomfortable experience if you don't live up to the (thin, white, cis-gendered, able-bodied) expectation historically set by movies, TV, social media, and even magazines like this one. For those of us with big bodies and rounder bellies — ones we're taught […]

You Have to See This UCLA Gymnast’s Epic Floor Routine That Exemplifies ‘Black Excellence'

26/01/2021

Nia Dennis, a UCLA senior and gymnast, showed the world "what #blackexcellence looks like" in a stellar floor routine Saturday as she and her team competed against Arizona State University during their season opener. Dennis, 21, performed to a mashup of songs by several Black artists, including Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, Missy Elliott, Soulja Boy, Tupac Shakur and Megan Thee Stallion—and […]

Hilary Duff Says She Got an Eye Infection From Multiple COVID-19 Tests—But Can That Really Happen?

06/01/2021

The good news is that Duff's eye is fine, and the infection cleared up after antibiotics. But it's definitely got people wondering how you get an eye infection from COVID-19 tests—which are done with a swab in the throat and nose. For starters, current information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) doesn't list eye infections as a […]

Jessie J Went to the Hospital After Waking Up Unable to Hear or Walk in a Straight Line

28/12/2020

Jessie J is recovering after visiting the hospital on Christmas Eve. On December 24, the singer revealed that she had been diagnosed with Ménière's disease, an inner-ear condition. "I am now watching Queens Gambit with my finger in my ear," she wrote in her selfie caption. "I've done the first episode 4 times because I [have] zero focus and my […]

Hlatshwayo Davis appointed to St. Louis City Board of Health

18/12/2020

Matifadza Hlatshwayo Davis, MD, an instructor in medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has been appointed to the City of St. Louis Board of Health. Her term begins immediately and concludes in February 2024. As a member of the board, Hlatshwayo Davis will help advise the St. Louis City Department […]

Here’s Who Will Get the COVID-19 Vaccine First—And Why

03/12/2020

A COVID-19 vaccine could be available in the US in a matter of weeks, pending emergency approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). But it won't be rolled out to everybody at once. On Tuesday, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), an independent committee advising the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), voted overwhelmingly (13 to 1) […]

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