In 2020, the question isn't whether brands should be online. Rather, it's how. While some view digital as an opportunity to reinvent, Nars found value in staying true to its founding roots. Julia Sloan, senior vice president of global marketing and integrated communications for Nars Cosmetics, spoke at WWD's 2020 Beauty Digital Forum about how Nars crafted a successful digital […]
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Coronavirus can be a deadly infection. Hear how one young, and healthy, woman – with no underlying health conditions – still found battling the disease an arduous task. Bjonda Haliti decided to share her experience with COVID-19 and the symptoms she experienced to help “bring awareness” about the disease. Taking to Twitter, the 22-year-old documented her 10-day journey with the […]
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Chirata is also known and referred to as 'Swertia Chirata' (scientific name), 'Bitter Stick', 'East Indian Balmony', 'Kairata', 'Kirata', among others. Let’s admit it, not many of us enjoy anything that tastes bitter. So, the chirata herb is not something you will enjoy. But, you are likely to volunteer anyway, owing to the numerous health benefits of this magic herb. […]
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Social distancing includes several measures that can slow down the spread of COVID-19 to prevent hospitals from becoming overwhelmed with sick individuals. Experts say since the virus that causes COVID-19 is spread from person to person through physically close social contacts, the best approach to prevention right now is to keep people from being in close contact as much as […]
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Actor and comedian Robin Williams, who starred in such acclaimed films as, "Good Will Hunting," and "Dead Poets Society," died by suicide in 2014. On Wednesday, Williams' daughter, Zelda, shared a set of touching photos she found of her and her late father while cleaning her room amid the coronavirus pandemic. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. Robin Williams' daughter, […]
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The Trump administration is considering an upgrade to its already dire warning to Americans against all international travel as the coronavirus outbreak spreads. U.S. officials said Thursday the State Department could soon issue a new alert urging Americans not to travel abroad under any circumstances. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because a final decision has not been made […]
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When she was 33, Eileen Rubin learned firsthand what it’s like to have acute respiratory distress syndrome or ARDS, a life-threatening condition she had never heard of. It’s about to become more widely known. ARDS is one of the most severe complications caused by the new coronavirus, and early estimates show it could affect perhaps 1 in 100 people with […]
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People with type A blood are more likely to catch coronavirus and die from it, according to a new study published in Wuhan, China. Type A is one of the most common blood types, but scientists urged people not to be concerned if they have type A. Those with type O blood may be less likely to get COVID-19, which […]
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A toolkit which allows researchers to modify or remove genes in malaria, to create up to three strains of the parasite simultaneously, has been developed by researchers at the Crick. Malaria causes around 400,000 deaths globally each year, and resistance to drugs is an ongoing problem. But studying different strains of the disease at the same time could help scientists […]
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When French Health Minister Olivier Véran warned COVID-19 patients to avoid taking anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen or cortisone, the statement ignited a discussion among experts and a slew of questions from the general public. If you have a fever, take paracetamol, the health minister said (Paracetamol and Tylenol are both brand names for a drug called acetaminophen). But do […]
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