The University of Vermont Health Network announced this week that it was slowing down the planned rollout of its Epic electronic health record implementation following a cyberattack that is continuing to affect the system. The new second phase of the go-live will be pushed back eight months to November 2021, and the third phase will now be in April […]
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Dr Syira Ahsan warns public to 'take coronavirus seriously' Coronavirus transmission is spiralling out of control in the UK, with yesterday marking the seventh consecutive day of more than 50,000 cases. A mutated variant first discovered in Kent in September is thought to be behind the surge. Evidence suggests that the new mutated stain is up to 70 percent more […]
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Severe weather events such as flooding can trigger post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) – with women more likely to suffer with the condition than men, new research shows. The research—a collaboration between the University of York and the Centre for Mental Health—looked at more than 17 studies examining the impacts of flooding on UK populations It also found: The risk of […]
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Before the pandemic, we were cooking less and less. Research suggests that a decline was underway in home cooking, cooking skills and confidence in a number of countries including the UK to the U.S., Canada and Australia. Public health agencies were increasingly promoting cooking from scratch because of its connection to better diets. However, a lack of time restricted people’s […]
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A coronavirus variant identified in South Africa may not be as vulnerable to COVID-19 vaccines as other strains, some scientists say. Studies are now underway to find out if that’s actually the case. If the variant, known as 501.V2, is resistant to available vaccines, the shots could be tweaked to boost their effectiveness — adjustments tht would take about six […]
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The first Americans vaccinated against COVID-19 are getting their second dose, while Britain has decided to postpone boosters and focus instead on giving more people a first shot—international differences that are adding to public confusion. There’s growing debate about whether to change vaccine dosing methods—the time between shots or even the amount in each shot—to stretch scarce supplies and possibly […]
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Why do men have to wait before round two between the sheets? Study suggests the hormone prolactin commonly blamed for the refractory period is NOT the cause Prolactin is a hormone involved in lactation in females and is thought to play a role in male arousal For decades a spike in prolactin around the time of ejaculation has been blamed […]
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Look, we’re all here for sourdough starter and the homemade bread trend that emerged out of our quarantine boredom. Nothing beats the smell of fresh bread baking in the oven, and when you make it yourself, it always seems to taste better. But will we be continuing this trend in 2021? For the time being, it seems the answer is […]
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An all-too-common hallmark of life in a human body after 25: back pain. Despite stretches and regular workouts, CBD rubs or expert-recommended products meant to give your sore back some relief, it’s estimated that something like 31 million Americans experience low-back pain at any given time, according to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). And, it’s understandable that this pain (like […]
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https://www.youtube.com/embed/xoM5hxFn5p4 Amber Riley is kicking off the new year with an important message. In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, the former Glee star, 34, opened up about finding self-confidence and gave advice for those struggling with body positivity. "Just be kind to yourself," said Riley, who released her single "BGE" (Big Girl Energy) from her self-titled EP RILEY in September. "Don't look […]
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