Aching to get a little workout from the comforts of your own home? Here are video games that will give you just that. Top Video Games That Can Give You A Workout When you’re stuck inside your home trying to get this social distancing thing right and your favorite gym is closed, working out can
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It has been announced that the British Red Cross has partnered with the UK’s biggest food charity, FareShare, to help keep the country fed throughout the Covid-19 crisis and aftermath Known best for helping those in crisis around the world, the British Red Cross has partnered with FareShare, the UK’s largest charity fighting food waste
Posted on January 21, 2016 by Steve Morgan As parents age, their needs grow while their ability to care for themselves declines. This is especially true when a parent lives alone. Unfortunately, many don’t think about how they will care for an aging parent until they’re forced to make a decision. They may notice Mom
Print this page CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 18, 2020– Moderna, Inc., (Nasdaq: MRNA) a clinical stage biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines to create a new generation of transformative medicines for patients, today announced positive interim clinical data of mRNA-1273, its vaccine candidate against novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), from the Phase 1 study led by
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Unlike past respiratory illnesses, pregnancy does not seem to put women at risk of worse outcomes from COVID-19, according to the first 6 weeks of births to women in the UK during the COVID-19 era. “When we actually looked at our
If you ever look at Jocko Willink and think, “Damn, I’ll never be as disciplined as him,” think again. Discipline and strengthening your resolve is a teachable skill. Here’s how you can cultivate discipline and execute your plan, day after day, and achieve results you would have never dreamed possible. ? Sign up for my
Health authorities and experts have been recommending wearing face masks in public places to help reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19, while some people also use gloves to boost their protection against the coronavirus. But these materials could also lead to exposure to the virus. Droplets released when people cough or sneeze can stay on
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.May 18 2020 The latest screen-time related research from Dr. Pooja Tandon, a child health and development expert at Seattle Children’s Research Institute, was inspired by her oldest son. When my son entered middle school, I learned that students in many middle and high schools were allowed to have their phones
Now more than ever, we truly value and appreciate how important it is to connect with others. Here we uncover some refreshingly original ways to show someone you’re thinking of them… Staying in touch with friends and family isn’t just about being sociable – it’s something that actually supports our wellbeing. But not all our
Treatment for Dry Eye Disease Kala Pharmaceuticals Resubmits New Drug Application for Eysuvis for Dry Eye Disease Print this page WATERTOWN, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 4, 2020– Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:KALA), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of innovative therapies for diseases of the eye, today announced that it has resubmitted its New
FDA Approves Qinlock (ripretinib) for the Treatment of Fourth-Line Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Print this page WALTHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 15, 2020– Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:DCPH) today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Qinlock™ (ripretinib) for the treatment of adult patients with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) who have received prior treatment with
Opiate-free pain management did not adversely affect outcomes, including patient-reported outcomes (PROs), after three types of urologic surgery, according to two separate studies. Patients undergoing radical prostatectomy or nephrectomy reported no worsening of pain, effects on activity or sleep, or somatic symptoms when they received opiate-free pain medication. Data from a study of patients undergoing
Texas had its highest single-day increase in new coronavirus cases Saturday, according to numbers from the Department of State Health Services. The Lone Star State, one of the first to start reopening, reported an increase of 1,801 coronavirus cases on Saturday. But it’s not clear whether the surge is simply due to more testing, or
What should I do…and when should I do it? I recently read an article that electronic health record data showed a sudden drop in preventative cancer screenings for March 2020 in the United States. It showed a decrease of 86% – 94% in preventive cancer screenings for cervical, colon, and breast cancers, compared to average
In April, President Trump froze America’s contributions to the World Health Organization, which accounts for the agency’s largest source of funding at roughly $400 million per year. The abrupt move was a retaliatory measure meant to punish the agency for its handling of the novel coronavirus outbreak, which had the president had accused of the
For everyone, and especially for people with diabetes, consistently making healthy food choices is vital to feeling good and staying healthy. This can be especially difficult when spending many hours or days out in nature. Unfortunately, many temperature-stable foods that are marketed for campers, hikers, and alike are often full of preservatives, artificial ingredients and
Posted on September 8, 2016 by Billie Jean King Billie Jean King is a winner of 39 Grand Slam Tennis Titles, a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom and a champion for social change and equality. She serves as Atria’s Well-Being Coach. Every day when I wake up, I take a few moments to
Charly, pictured with one of her daughters, was diagnosed with breast cancer during the COVID-19 outbreak. We caught up with people living with cancer across the country, to find out how the coronavirus pandemic has been affecting them and their families. Christine: “I should have known when they came back in PPE” Christine was diagnosed
BSIP | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Routine vaccinations for young children in the United States fell during the first half of this year as more Americans skipped routine doctor visits and stayed home due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report published Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center . HIV clinical fellows Eric Meyerowitz, MD, from Massachusetts General Hospital and Aaron Richterman, MD, MPH, from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, collaborate on a biweekly deep dive into the COVID-19 literature. Medscape interviewed the pair to find out how they choose
A priest in Michigan has recently found the perfect solution to bless people while also observing the social distancing measures put in place due to COVID-19: by holding drive-thru blessings where he sprays people with holy water via a toy water gun. Let the memes come. Priest Sprays People With Water Toy Gun In Order
Following the birth of her son, Hayley found herself extremely anxious and stressed. But thanks to a fresh start in 2013, she had the opportunity to create her own business, and discovered the power of coaching It was in May 2012, after the birth of my son, that my entire world changed. Having my son
Note: While we take every effort to keep our statistics current, the fast-moving nature of this pandemic makes it difficult to stay on top of the numbers and locations of infections and mortality rates. If you’re over 60, the facts are clear: you are at higher risk for developing the coronavirus infection causing COVID-19. As
May 18 2020 Boehringer Ingelheim today announced the acquisition of Northern Biologics Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Northern LP. By acquiring this entity, which focuses on therapeutic antibodies targeting the tumor microenvironment, Boehringer Ingelheim is now positioned at the forefront of the stromal biology space – an emerging area in cancer immunology. The seller
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Here are the coronavirus stories Medscape’s editors around the globe think you need to know about today. Is There a Role for Vitamin D? A number of new reports provide evidence both for and against an association between vitamin D levels
New research indicates that measuring plasma levels of soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptors (suPAR), a key protein biomarker of inflammation, could help provide earlier prognosis of COVID-19’s development. The new study published in the Critical Care journal claims that elevated plasma levels of suPAR can help identify severe respiratory failure much earlier in COVID-19 patients.
Remote consulting practices should be adopted widely during the COVID-19 pandemic to help low and middle income countries to help combat the virus and to provide quality healthcare to patients in the long-term, argue a team of researchers at the University of Warwick. By implementing remote consulting practices – such as consulting by mobile phone
Results from a new survey by the Mental Health Foundation show that two thirds of adults believe being kind to others has a positive impact on their mental health As Mental Health Awareness Week begins, new research from the Mental Health Foundation reveals that the concept of kindness is linked to positive mental health, in