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Millions of people in the U.S. are without power due to brutally cold temperatures and a series of winter storms. Even places not usually hit …
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Former First Lady Michelle Obama announced she is teaming up with some adorable new friends on Netflix for a children’s series starting on March 16. …
Read moreMichelle Obama is launching a Netflix show to teach kids about healthy eating
Every person who gets their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine gets a memento of sorts — a vaccine card. But an official COVID-19 Vaccination …
Read moreWhy you shouldn’t share your vaccine card on social media
Nike’s newest shoe, the Go FlyEase, is the brand’s first wide release of a laceless slip-on sneaker. While laceless shoes are nothing new (thank you, …
Read moreNike’s new slip-on sneakers are great for people with disabilities
On March 1, 2020, Joseph Flavill was hit by a car and suffered a traumatic brain injury. He was then in a coma for 10 …
Read moreTeenager emerging from 10-month coma has no knowledge of pandemic
You’ve probably been there. You’re scrolling through your newsfeed hoping for a little diversion after a long day of work and parenting when you see …
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Drive-thru vaccines aren’t a new thing — providers have made the flu shot available this way for years. But the demand for the coronavirus vaccine …
Read moreMayor brought in a Chick-fil-A manager to help run a vaccine drive-thru
Wearing masks even when you’re outside “[is] necessary in this day and age we’re living in especially in those places where people are gonna be …
Read moreTampa will have a mask mandate in place for the Super Bowl
When health workers in Oregon found themselves stranded on the highway in the snow on their way back from a COVID-19 vaccination event, they didn’t …
Read moreHealth workers stuck in the snow vaccinated other stranded drivers
As the coronavirus pandemic has worn on, everyone has anxiously awaited the arrival of a vaccine. Currently, two COVID-19 vaccines are available in the United …
Read morePfizer says it will deliver vaccines ahead of schedule
Have you heard that masks don’t work to prevent the spread of COVID-19? Or that hydroxychloroquine can be an effective treatment for COVID-19? Or that …
It’s impossible for many of us to show just how grateful we are to the health care workers who’ve worked tirelessly throughout the entire coronavirus …
Read moreThe NFL is giving 7,500 vaccinated health care workers free Super Bowl tickets
Misinformation on social media is unfortunately nothing new. But a recent set of unique circumstances — the global pandemic and a contentious presidential election — …
Read more7 steps to avoid being fooled by fake news on social media
We’d all like to think we can spot fake content on social media. But some of the methods used to create it are sophisticated, making …
Read moreQuizzes test how well you can spot fake content on social media
Misspelled words, typos and significant grammar mistakes are overt red flags that can easily tip you off to fake content online. But sometimes disinformation (false …
Read moreThis fake tweet looks so real even savvy users might be fooled
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Researchers have been studying airflow on airplanes since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, but you’ve probably had questions about how the virus might spread …
Read moreNew study on airflow shows how to stay safe in cars amid the pandemic
It’s not easy to get the COVID-19 vaccine to the more remote parts of the world. In Alaska, where the vials are going out to …
Read moreAn all-female medical team in rural Alaska is delivering vaccines by snowmobile and sled
If you’re following a keto diet or are simply trying to eliminate some carbs from your meals, Subway’s latest menu addition is made just for …
Read moreSubway’s new protein bowls are everything you love about Footlongs, minus the carbs
We already know animals can get the coronavirus, and the lastest furry creatures to fall foul of COVID-19 are members of a troop of western …
Disneyland is preparing to welcome thousands of people to its property by the end of the week, but not for guests looking to enjoy the …
Read moreDisneyland is set to become a COVID-19 vaccination ‘super’ site
It would appear that instituting regulations to improve air quality over the past four decades has not been in vain. According to a study by …
Read morePrograms to reduce air pollution have saved 1.5 billion birds in the US
Actress Tanya Roberts, who is best known for her roles in the James Bond movie “A View to Kill” and the TV shows “Charlie’s Angels” …
Read moreActress Tanya Roberts died of a UTI that led to sepsis
Did you make a resolution to be healthier and more active this year? If so, Chris Hemsworth is here to help you do just that. …
Read moreChris Hemsworth is offering free online workout classes
If you’ve been dreaming of a more simple, peaceful life, you’re not alone. Almost half of the people who took part in a recent Gallup …
Read morePoll finds more Americans want to live in rural areas amid pandemic
Chrissy Teigen shares more of her private life on social media than many celebrities and she recently revealed an impressive fact about herself. On Christmas …
Sir Anthony Hopkins is celebrating 45 years of sobriety. The 82-year-old acting legend announced this week that he last had a drink more than four …
Read moreAnthony Hopkins is celebrating 45 years of sobriety
With three dozen COVID-19 cases now confirmed at a research base in Antarctica, the coronavirus has reached a grim milestone: The virus has officially swept …
Read moreWith Antarctic outbreak, coronavirus has now touched all 7 continents
As open as ever, Chrissy Teigen has given her social media followers an update on her physical and mental recovery after losing her son, Jack, …
Read moreChrissy Teigen opened up about her relationship with her body after pregnancy loss
It’s been a busy holiday season and a crazy year. It’s safe to say that all of us could use some time to disconnect from …
Read moreWebsite lets you listen to the sounds of forests around the world
South Florida has an ongoing Python Elimination Program in which trained agents hunt and remove many of the tens of thousands of invasive pythons living …
Read moreFlorida is testing to see how pythons can be safely eaten to combat overpopulation
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To help put an end to smoking, Australia is considering a bold new policy that would make cigarettes available by prescription only. The plan is …
Read moreAustralia is considering a plan that would make cigarettes available by prescription only
In a major step toward ending the coronavirus pandemic, the United States Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization for the first over-the-counter COVID-19 …
Read moreFDA just approved first over-the-counter COVID-19 test for home use
The heart-healthy Mediterranean diet has already been recognized as the “best overall diet” by a U.S. News and World Report analysis involving health experts. This …
Read moreEating a ‘green’ version of the Mediterranean diet can lead to even more weight loss
Being stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic isn’t stopping Bill Nye from producing some great Science Guy videos. He’s taken to using household items …
For many of us, the interest in keeping our at-home exercise routines fresh and fun has all but evaporated over the many months (or has …
Read moreThe Rockettes are teaching free online dance classes this holiday season
A COVID-19 vaccine looks set to be rolled out across the U.S. within weeks, but it won’t be available to everybody from the get go. …
Read moreInteractive tool shows your place in the ‘vaccine line’
A vaccine is on its way, but we still have a long winter ahead battling the coronavirus, which means continuing to mask up. But now …
Play dough can keep kids entertained for hours. But it can also be an amazing educational tool, and the brilliant YouTuber known as The Breakfasteur …
Read moreMom who’s a doctor explains C-sections with a kid-friendly play dough demonstration
If you live in a freezing, snowy climate, you may be accustomed to firing up your engine in the winter and letting it run for …
Read moreWhy you shouldn’t heat up your car for long in cold winter weather
Legendary basketball player Michael Jordan donated $2 million in funds he made from this year’s wildly popular documentary “The Last Dance” to Feeding America, the …
Read moreMichael Jordan donated $2 million of his profits from ‘The Last Dance’ to Feeding America
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In a new study of mask usage published by the American Institute of Physics, researchers found that if 70% of people wore surgical masks, the …
Read morePandemic could be ‘eradicated’ if 70% of people wore surgical masks, study says
Melatonin, a common over-the-counter supplement used as a sleep aid, could be a potential treatment option for patients with COVID-19, according to a study from …
Read moreCommon sleep aid melatonin being studied as potential COVID-19 treatment
The Scottish Parliament voted Nov. 24 to unanimously approve a bill that would provide free feminine hygiene products to the public. The bill says products …
Read moreScotland becomes first country to make period products free
For anyone who is still deciding whether to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends, there’s an interactive map created by a team of researchers that can help …
Read moreInteractive COVID-19 risk assessment map can help you decide Thanksgiving Day plans
A nursing home in the U.K. has figured out a way for people to get hugs while being restricted from personal contact during the COVID-19 …
Read moreNursing home created ‘hugging mitts’ so families can safely interact during the pandemic
For one military veteran, one of the best ways he’s found to honor those who’ve served is with man’s best friend. Joel Rockey served as …
Read moreNonprofit pairs military veterans with senior dogs in need of a home
It’s a problem that has persisted as long as the pandemic: how do you stop glasses from fogging up while wearing a mask? One solution …
Read moreSurgeon shares a simple trick for preventing glasses from fogging while wearing a face mask