Spain widens age limit for AstraZeneca jabs

The use of the AstraZeneca vaccine to protect against COVID-19 in Spain will be widened to include people aged 66-69, the health ministry announced Thursday. Amid fears the jab may cause blood clots, the government had on Wednesday limited the vaccine to 60-65 year-olds. “The aim is to complete the inoculation of the people who

‘Pain is always a perception’: Physical therapy can help prevent, treat opioid use disorder

When you think of ways to treat opioid use disorder, you might think methadone clinics and Narcotics Anonymous meetings. You probably don’t imagine stretches and strengthening exercises. But Anne Swisher—professor at the West Virginia University School of Medicine—is working to address opioid misuse in an unconventional way: through physical therapy. She and her colleagues have

Desi Perkins Just Launched Her First Skin-Care Product

All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Imagine going on a fertility journey, having a baby, and launching your own brand in the midst of a pandemic. Sounds stressful, right? Well, that's exactly what beauty YouTuber

Don’t be modest—it’s OK to brag, study suggests

If something positive happens in your life, don’t be modest by keeping the news to yourself—brag about it to your close friend or family member, or risk having them feel devalued when they find out second hand, say researchers at the University of Michigan. People are often concerned about being seen as braggarts. They avoid

For veterans, a hidden side effect of COVID: Feelings of personal growth

The U.S. military veteran population is known to have abnormally high rates of suicide, so health officials have been concerned that the COVID-19 pandemic might elevate risk of psychiatric disorders, particularly among those suffering from post-traumatic stress and related disorders. A recent national study of more than 3,000 veterans participating in the National Health and

Risk Behavior Screenings for Youth Infrequent in Hospital Settings

(Reuters Health) – Youth risk behavior screening rates are low in hospital, emergency department, and urgent care settings, a scoping review suggests. Researchers examined data from 46 studies that focused on risk behavior screening rates and intervention tools for assessing and treating youth aged 10 to 25 years. Most of the studies looked at emergency

Fit-for-Fertility Program Boosts Births, Is Cost-Effective

Incorporation of a nonintensive fitness intervention for women with obesity into a standard fertility treatment program could be cost-effective, a new analysis finds. Financial data for the Canadian Fit-for-Fertility program were presented March 20 at the virtual ENDO 2021: The Endocrine Society Annual Meeting by Matea Belan, PhD, of the division of endocrinology at the University

Fit-for-Fertility Program Boosts Births, Is Cost-Effective

Incorporation of a nonintensive fitness intervention for women with obesity into a standard fertility treatment program could be cost-effective, a new analysis finds. Financial data for the Canadian Fit-for-Fertility program were presented March 20 at the virtual ENDO 2021: The Endocrine Society Annual Meeting by Matea Belan, PhD, of the division of endocrinology at the University

Heart failure and stroke rising in men under 40

Heart failure and stroke are unusual diagnoses among younger people. But they are now clearly on the rise in men below the age of 40, according to a University of Gothenburg study. The scientists have found links to obesity and low fitness in the upper teens. The present study, published in Journal of Internal Medicine,

Iran sets coronavirus infection record for 3rd straight day

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran hit a new coronavirus infection record on Thursday for the third straight day, reporting 22,586 new cases as the country grapples with a severe spike following the Persian New Year holiday. The new case count pushes Iran’s total during the pandemic over 2 million, including 63,884 deaths after health authorities reported

Italy reserves AstraZeneca vaccine for over 60s

Italy will reserve AstraZeneca’s vaccine for the over 60s following concerns of a link to blood clots in younger people, the government’s top adviser on the coronavirus crisis announced Wednesday. The decision has been taken to “recommend the preferential use on individuals aged above 60”, Franco Locatelli told reporters. His announcement came hours after the

This Award-Winning Baking Bible Is On Sale at Costco

A lot of people say that cooking isn’t as hard as baking, and we’re somewhat inclined to believe them. But it’s also just that most of us start out cooking savory dishes because that’s what we need to do to feed ourselves three times a day, so we learn the basics a lot earlier. When