A referee decided that NYC must provide teachers with some out-of-class religious and medical exceptions after the teachers’ union contended that the City’s demand of vaccination for all personnel of schools — teachers, administrators, and other staff, was too harsh. “As a ...
A diet is something you follow to lose weight. To some it may sound like a fun way to get in shape, however, most people think of diets in terms of how they affect their body and the way it ...
There are numerous articles that tout the benefits of waking up early. Getting an early start can help you be more productive, focused, and prepared for the day ahead. While many people like the idea of getting up early, they ...
Traveling during the pandemic requires not just planning and thinking about logistics but being emotionally prepared for the unexpected as well, even if it means canceling plans at the last minute. Whether you’re planning a short trip or a long-term ...
The Mu variant originated in Colombia at the beginning of 2021, and it has now been identified in over 42 countries. The WHO classified the B.1.621 as a variant of interest, but it could potentially become a variant of concern, ...
The World Health Organisation classifies the Nipah virus as a priority disease that must be prevented because it could start an epidemic. Recent infections cases have been detected in India, where a 12 years old boy died after contracting the ...
If you’re a poor country, the lesson from the SARS pandemic is clear: You can’t rely on others to fight disease for you. The poor countries have been getting vaccinations for diseases like malaria and hookworm, but the first-world countries ...
The COVID-19 pandemic has been keeping the world on hold for over a year and a half, and one of the most obvious questions is when it will all end. Surely too many people are tired of wearing masks, maintaining ...
The Covid-19 pandemic has been hard to handle for governments worldwide, and many countries resorted to drastic measures in order to prevent outbreaks. A man in Vietnam was accused of infecting eight people with the new coronavirus, and one of ...
Apple’s upcoming event, during which it will most probably introduce its new generation of devices, including the iPhone 13 and Apple Watch Series 7, will take place on September 14 at 10 a.m. PT. The event, similar to other Apple ...
The need for a booster shot has been under the public eye since the summer. Many countries, such as Israel and Chile, have already begun administering the third jab. The Israel virus czar has even talked about the need for a fourth ...
Have you ever felt like your mind wanders when you’re working? It can be challenging to stay motivated when you’re constantly distracted by thoughts of what could be. Your mind tends to wander when you have a lot on your ...
A lot of people prefer to believe that it’s safe to smoke cannabis from time to time. But in reality, pretty much everything that causes addiction is also bad for you. A new study brings bad news for some of ...
The fourth wave has hit hard on the U.S medical system, and the predominant Delta strain has caused a surge in daily new infections. According to the letter published at the beginning of the month in The New England Journal ...
Health experts and epidemiologists have been working around the clock since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. It has been a difficult task to monitor all SARS-CoV-2 variants and predict and create future scenarios. However, indicators that could help with ...
Cognitive reappraisal is a process that involves identifying and evaluating one’s beliefs and ideas using dispassionate judgment and evaluation. It involves identifying the root cause of negative feelings (often referred to as neuroses or problems) and then changing those beliefs ...
Heart health is extremely important. How we treat our hearts can directly affect how well we live our lives and fulfill our potential. There are several lifestyle habits that are taking a toll on your heart. And, although there is ...
A healthy diet is not hard to follow. However, achieving it can be quite challenging, with many obstacles standing in your way. We’ve decided to shed some light on popular nutrition myths and provide you with the facts. Here are ...
CRISPR genetic manipulation has a similar parallel in which molecular scissors are used, and selected portions of DNA are cut. This comparison is a favorite of Stanley Qi, bioengineering assistant professor at Stanford. “CRISPR can be as simple as a ...
The latest reports from the World Health Organization predict that we will not see a decline in the number of respiratory infections caused by the coronavirus for another year. Unfortunately, the epidemic is not over, and we might be facing ...
Corn doesn’t get the respect it deserves. Sure, it’s one of the most popular grains globally, and everyone wants a piece, but it is this versatile grain that contributes more than just its looks to so many meals. It promotes ...
The fight with SARS-CoV-2 is not over yet, and we’re still trying to get it under control. Scientists do whatever they can. They have managed to simulate the transition of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein structure from when it gets to ...
The number of solid organ transplants dropped considerably across the globe over the past two years, researchers discovered. One of the main culprits to that is the impact of the pandemic on health services and patients. As the pandemic emerged, ...
A team of researchers from the University of British Columbia’s faculty of medicine and BC Cancer Research Institute found a critical weakness in a fundamental enzyme that solid tumor cancer cells depend on to adapt and survive when their oxygen ...
Salt is one of the most commonly found ingredients in all kitchens across the globe. Adding just a bit of it can significantly improve the flavor of nearly all food. However, there is a considerable downside to consuming salt. To ...