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The Biden Administration is deliberating on a nationwide face mask standard for workplaces, although it has already missed its own deadline for a decision. On Jan. 21, Biden told the Labor Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to determine by March 15, if such a standard is needed, CBS News reported. An emergency temporary

The Biden Administration is deliberating on a nationwide face mask standard for workplaces, although it has already missed its own deadline for a decision. On Jan. 21, Biden told the Labor Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to determine by March 15, if such a standard is needed, CBS News reported. An emergency temporary

Ahead of the final season of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Khloé Kardashian sat down with Australia’s Gritty Pretty magazine to talk about the one thing that she and her sisters never do with one another. And, unsurprisingly it has to do with parenting. Related story It's the Anniversary of the End of 'Normal' According

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – In a first-in-human trial, a nanotherapeutic, NU-0129, penetrated the blood-brain barrier after infusion into eight patients with recurrent glioblastoma, showing some efficacy and no severe side effects. “This is the first time a nanotherapeutic has been shown to cross the blood-brain barrier when given through intravenous infusion,” Dr. Priya Kumthekar

“Symptoms, then, are in reality nothing but a cry from suffering organs” – Jean-Martin Charcot Nearly 130 years after his death, Jean-Martin Charcot’s name still resonates with modern neurologists. The famed 19th century French physician made myriad enduring contributions to the field. His eponymous foot condition might be his best known. He also delved into

While parents are reluctant to step out and get their children vaccinated, timely vaccination of newborns and children is critical to protect them from serious diseases. The immune system in newborns, babies and children is not fully developed, and thus, they are at a higher risk of infection from diseases like measles, tetanus, diphtheria, whooping

At least 80% of Australians aged over 70 years are at high risk of serious illness or death if they contract COVID-19, according to a new study led by the University of South Australia. People with high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and cancer are more vulnerable to poor outcomes if they contract COVID-19 and

Being able to stay fit and active from home has always been an important aspect of my lifestyle. Having the convenience to work on my strength, fitness, flexibility, functionality and mental wellness at anytime is what makes home fitness so appealing to me, especially because I’m pretty busy everyday and being able to save time

Baldies could get a fresh new barnet by keeping frozen hair in the lab for transplants. A scientist is working on the “holy grail” of artificially sprouting a new thatch using a handful of healthy hairs. Dr Angela Christiano believes it will soon be possible for anyone wanting to avoid hair loss to be able

Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding is opening up about her battle with breast cancer — and how she may tragically never enjoy another holiday season. "In December my doctor told me that the upcoming Christmas would probably be my last," the singer, 39, says in an excerpt from her memoir, Hear Me Out, printed by The

Stomach cramps can happen for a multitude of reasons, but they can be debilitating no matter the cause. According to Healthline, the pain often revolves around a muscle strain, indigestion, gas retention, or dehydration. While they can be incredibly uncomfortable, most cramps aren’t cause for alarm. It helps to diagnose the source of your discomfort before

DESSAU, Germany (Reuters) – In the German town of Dessau, one of the sites of the Bauhaus art school, an institute was set up in 1921 to mass-produce vaccines that later helped strengthen the German Democratic Republic. Exactly 100 years later, the site is gearing up to be a one-stop shop to produce COVID-19 vaccines

From Vanderpump Rules to parenthood! Lala Kent’s cast members congratulated her and Randall Emmett on their daughter’s birth on Monday, March 15. The Utah native, 30, posted the first photo with her baby girl via Instagram. “Ocean Kent Emmett,” she captioned the social media upload. The producer, 49, went on to write in a post

Germany, France and Italy on Monday became the latest countries to suspend use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine over reports of dangerous blood clots in some recipients, though the company and European regulators have said there is no evidence the shot is to blame. AstraZeneca’s formula is just one of three vaccines in use on the

Increases in the use of telehealth during the coronavirus pandemic among people with private insurance has occurred mostly among those who are more affluent and those who live in metropolitan areas, according to a new RAND Corporation study. Researchers say the findings raise concerns that the pandemic may be worsening existing disparities in overall health

Amazon’s app-based healthcare service for employees, Amazon Care, will soon launch throughout the country, Insider reported this past Friday.   Although it is currently only available to the tech giant’s Washington-based employees, sources told the outlet that Amazon Care is gearing up to offer the service for the rest of its U.S. workers.   It

Mixed messages. Christine Quinn received supportive comments for her pregnancy news from some Selling Sunset costars — and silence from others. Us Weekly confirmed in February that the reality star, 32, is expecting her first child with husband Christian Richard. “Christine is so excited to be a mother and her friends are so excited for

Gwyneth Paltrow recently revealed that she was one of the thousands of Americans who contracted COVID-19 in the early days of the virus. But, she says, she kept her sickness under wraps for months because like so many others, she couldn't get tested. The actress and Goop founder shared in February that she "had COVID-19

Slideshow ( 2 images )(Reuters) – Gilead Sciences Inc and rival Merck & Co Inc said on Monday they will test a combination of their experimental HIV drugs to develop a long-acting treatment for the infection that affects millions worldwide. As part of the non-exclusive agreement, the companies hope to develop a therapy that allows

Statewide stay-at-home orders put in place as Tennessee fought to control the spread of coronavirus last March were associated with a 14% lower rate of preterm birth, according to a research letter published today in JAMA Pediatrics. Preterm infants have higher morbidity and mortality risks than babies born at term. Senior author Stephen Patrick, MD,