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
With many public schools closed down to stop the spread of the coronavirus, children and their parents are mourning not only the loss of in-person …
Read moreSome schools vow to keep snow days during virtual learning
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Read moreDolly Parton donated $1 million to COVID research that developed the Moderna vaccine
Whether you love it, tolerate it or hate it, wearing a face mask has become the new norm across the U.S. Now, several new studies …
Read moreStudies find areas with mask mandates have lower COVID-19 hospitalization rates
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Costco is selling at-home coronavirus test kits, which are only available online and don’t require nasal swabs. The basic COVID-19 Saliva PCR Test Kit costs …
It’s clear that wearing face masks during the pandemic could save countless lives and that caring for reusable masks properly is essential. The Centers for Disease …
Oregon voters have passed a measure that decriminalizes possession of small quantities of cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine, making it the first state in the country …
Read moreOregon just became the first state to decriminalize hard drugs—here’s what that means
Taking a flight to visit family this holiday season could pose a lower risk of contracting the coronavirus than going grocery shopping for your Thanksgiving …
Read moreHarvard study finds flying can be safer than grocery shopping right now
Almost exactly a year after opening his first health clinic in Charlotte, North Carolina, last October, basketball legend Michael Jordan announced a second clinic to …
Read moreMichael Jordan opened second medical clinic for low-income families
Prior to the pandemic, you probably didn’t give much thought to the scent of the sanitizer you slathered on your hands. That’s because the big-name …
Read moreWhy hand sanitizer might smell like tequila or vodka
Frequent handwashing, wearing a face mask while out in public and practicing social distancing are among the best ways to prevent the spread of the …
Read moreMouthwash could inactivate coronaviruses that cause the common cold
As schools and daycare centers reopen, preventing the spread of coronavirus is certainly front of mind for many parents. But, even pre-COVID, parents were acutely …
A new bill seeks to empower young children to make the decision whether or not they want to receive vaccinations, as opposed to putting all …
Read moreNew bill would let kids get vaccinated without their parents’ consent
Makenna Myler, 28, of Heber, Utah, has been running competitively for more than a decade. Taking on a mile-run challenge probably doesn’t sound like a …
Read moreWoman ran a mile in less than 6 minutes while 9 months pregnant
With less than two weeks until Election Day, millions of people are getting ready to cast their ballot at polling places across the United States. …
Several months have already gone by since the novel coronavirus pandemic began, so if you’ve left the house at all, you’ve likely had to wear …
Scientists around the world have been working tirelessly to try to find ways to fight against COVID-19. Among the people studying various defenses against the …
Read more14-year-old discovered a molecule that could treat COVID-19
Flu season is almost here, and with the added concern of the COVID-19 virus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention strongly recommend that everyone …
Read moreHow to minimize arm pain after getting the flu shot
The Oscar-winning film “The Sound of Music” has inspired generations of fans since its release in 1965. Trying to pick a favorite scene from that …
Read more‘The Sound of Music’ cast reunites to wear face masks inspired by movie
Researchers have confirmed the first case of COVID reinfection in the United States. The study proves not only that someone can get COVID twice, but …
Read moreFirst case of COVID-19 reinfection confirmed in the US
The Supreme Court refused to block a lower court’s order on abortion pills on Oct. 8. The order would let people receive abortion pills by …
Read moreSupreme Court upholds decision to allow abortion pills to be mailed
Wearing a face mask when you’re out in public is one of the most important things you can do to help prevent the spread of …
Read moreWarby Parker created a spray to prevent foggy glasses when wearing a face mask
Fair warning: this story is going to have some interesting new ideas that many will find disgusting — but that’s often par for the course …
Read moreWhy feeding C-section newborns a bit of mom’s poop may boost immune health
As if parenting isn’t already hard enough, here’s a question you probably never thought you’d have to ask yourself: Is it safe to go trick-or-treating …
Shana Jones has lost 11 family members to COVID-19. In the wake of her grief, she is giving back to her community. Six days a …
Read moreWoman who lost 11 family members to COVID is giving away essential items to help others
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed an executive order Oct. 1 that granted pardons to people who have been convicted of possessing one ounce or less …
Read moreColorado governor pardons almost 3,000 people for marijuana convictions
In an effort to better protect the safety of incarcerated transgender people, a newly signed law will require California prisons to house inmates based on …
Read moreCalifornia will begin housing transgender inmates by gender identity
The November election is still several weeks away, but more than 2.6 million votes have already been cast. As of Oct. 2, voters had cast …
Read moreAn unprecedented number of Americans have already voted in the presidential election
Besides socially distancing, masking up and taking other safety precautions like getting your flu shot and frequently washing your hands, there are two types of …
True heroes don’t have superpowers. They are ordinary people who do extraordinary things to help others in the world. Reebok recently released a line of …
Read moreReebok is using COVID-19 nurses to model its Wonder Woman collection
Maryland will now prohibit restaurants from using foam containers for takeout and delivery orders — the first state to enact a ban the products. The …
Read moreMaryland is first state to ban Styrofoam takeout containers
Just over a month after revealing their third pregnancy in a music video, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend shared that Teigen suffered a miscarriage after …
Read moreChrissy Teigen lost her baby after being hospitalized for pregnancy complications
While Thanksgiving celebrations can still take place this year, health officials are recommending you adjust your plans amid the coronavirus pandemic, since turkey day traditions …
Read moreCDC released guidelines for celebrating Thanksgiving safely this year
A 54-year-old man who had been eating up to two large packages of candy a day died as a result of consuming too much licorice, …
Read moreA man died from eating too much black licorice, and here’s what to know about the candy
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Read more8 mistakes you might be making when you wash your face masks
There’s no doubt that littering is a huge problem, all over the world. It’s killing wildlife, harming the environment and spoiling beautiful places. In Thailand, …
Read moreNational park officials mailed trash back to the visitors who left it there
The coronavirus pandemic has changed many aspects of our daily life, including how we celebrate holidays. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade won’t march this year to …
Read moreDad invented a contactless ‘candy chute’ for safe trick-or-treating this Halloween
We all have those nights where it seems impossible to drift off to sleep. You toss and turn in bed, and as the minutes and …
Read moreSimple breathing technique can help you fall asleep faster
San Francisco recently announced a new project aiming to help provide a basic income to a select group of pregnant women of color living in …
Read morePilot program is giving $1,000 per month to some pregnant women of color
During the coronavirus pandemic, cleaning and disinfecting have become more important than ever. However, not all cleaning agents are proven to kill the virus, and …
Read moreThe EPA has approved another popular cleaning product to kill coronavirus on surfaces
Adults who tested positive for COVID-19 were about twice as likely to have eaten at a restaurant in the two weeks prior to becoming ill, …
Read moreCDC finds link between COVID-19 cases and eating at restaurants
There’s no age requirement for becoming a superhero. A 7-year-old girl in Lombard, Illinois is crafting face masks for people without homes to help them …
Read moreThis 7-year-old is handing out masks to the homeless
On Sept. 30, New York City is set to resume indoor dining amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to an announcement from New York Gov. Andrew …
Read moreIndoor dining will resume this month in New York City
I have a confession to make. I’m a 49 year-old-woman who only recently started to get into eating her vegetables. In my quest to live …
Read moreSneak veggies into breakfast with this sweet pancake recipe
A new study says a South Dakota motorcycle rally led to 260,000 cases of COVID-19. San Diego State University researchers used cell phone data to track movements …
Read moreSturgis motorcycle rally reportedly led to 260,000 COVID-19 cases
One-third of Americans say they would not get a coronavirus vaccine should one become available, according to a multinational survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf …
Read morePoll finds a third of Americans won’t get a COVID-19 vaccine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a four-month order to stop all evictions across the country to help families struggling with …
Read moreCDC stops evictions for the rest of 2020 because of COVID-19
Despite clear guidelines from the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as other high-ranking medical professionals around the …
Read moreCheerleaders called out anti-mask parents at a football game
The U.S. House of Representatives will vote on whether to legalize marijuana across the country this month. This would be the first time a chamber …
Read moreHouse will vote this month on whether to legalize marijuana on a federal level
As flu season draws closer, you may wonder how to best protect yourself in 2020. This year has already proven to be a challenge for …
Read moreThe best time to get your flu shot this year, according to CDC experts