German Chancellor Angela Merkel adjusts her mask after holding a news conference following a virtual summit with G7 leaders at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, February 19, 2021. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse/PoolBERLIN (Reuters) – Germany and other wealthy countries may need to give some of their own stock of vaccines to developing countries in addition to money, since only vaccinating the whole […]
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90-year-old Seattle woman walks 6 miles in snow to secure COVID vaccine appointment A 90-year-old Seattle woman walked six miles in the snow on Sunday after finally securing an appointment to get the COVID-19 vaccine for herself. The White House on Friday said that about 6 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine were currently delayed due to weather. Andy Slavitt, White House […]
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel adjusts her mask after holding a news conference following a virtual summit with G7 leaders at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, February 19, 2021. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse/PoolBERLIN (Reuters) – Germany and other wealthy countries may need to give some of their own stock of vaccines to developing countries in addition to money, since only vaccinating the whole […]
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With the emergence of new variants of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), responsible for the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the prospect of effective containment of viral transmission has receded. Not only are they more transmissible than the earlier strains, but they also offer partial resistance to neutralization by existing antibodies in some cases. Moreover, they […]
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On February 17, we assisted Caldwell County Animal Control (CCAC) in rescuing more than 60 neglected dogs, as well as livestock and other animals, from a property in Lenoir, North Carolina. Dogs of varying breeds, sizes and ages, including newborn puppies, were found living on the property in substandard conditions. The dogs lived inside a shack where the floor was […]
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Cancer researcher Rita Fior uses zebrafish to study human cancer. Though this may seem like an unlikely match, her work shows great promise with forthcoming applications in personalized medicine. The basic principle of Fior’s approach relies on transplanting human cancer cells into dozens of zebrafish larvae. The fish then serve as “living test tubes,” subjects in which treatments such as […]
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Bathing suit bump! Halsey showed her pregnancy progress on Thursday, February 18, opening up about her changing body. See Pregnant Halsey’s Baby Bump Album Ahead of 1st Child’s Arrival “February is the shortest month, but the days seem like they are taking very long. Butttttt also going so fast?!” the singer, 26, captioned an Instagram slideshow. “I’ve been thinking lots […]
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FILE PHOTO: The Lyft Driver Hub is seen in Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 20, 2019. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson(Reuters) – Lyft Inc and CVS Health Corp said on Friday they would team up in the United States to provide access to COVID-19 vaccinations among under-served communities by arranging rides and scheduling appointments. Uber Technologies Inc and Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc said […]
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Some of my earliest memories are from when I was about 4 years old. I’d go into my mom’s room, curl up into a ball on her floor, and cry because I was in so much pain. Not knowing what was going on with me—or how to help—my amazing mother read every medical encyclopedia she could get her hands on […]
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Name: Dianne AustinLocation: Boston, MassachusettsOccupation: CEO and Co-Founder of Coils to LocsFamily Situation: A divorced, proud mom of a young adult child: Paige, 23.Parenting Philosophy: I believe in encouraging secure independence, so your child feels comfortable taking calculated risks knowing that they are being supported every step of the way. What was your journey to having the family life you […]
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