Adm. Brett Giroir, director of the U.S. coronavirus diagnostic testing, testifies during a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., June 30, 2020. Kevin Dietsch | Reuters A report claiming the Trump administration scrapped plans for a national coronavirus testing strategy to make Democratic governors in some of
Month: July 2020
With much of the year moved to distanced outdoor activities or solo ones inside, many of us have had to rethink our favorite workouts. Although a group Spin class may not be a reality for those of us who are itching to clip-in, at-home bikes are. Whether you’re like this editor who recently ditched her
Made my TV debut!! Last week I was asked by the British Lung Foundation if I would be willing to be interviewed for Reporting Scotland. The interview all hinged on Nicola Sturgeon announcing changes to shielding on the Thursday (23rd July 2020). If things went Pete Tong in Scotland she would not be making any
People wearing face masks as a preventive measure walk at Lake Eola Park, Florida, July 25, 2020. Paul Hennessy | SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images The Department of Health and Human Services said Thursday they are seeing “signs of progress” in southern states fighting the coronavirus pandemic, though the number of deaths remains
This post contains affiliate links. When you shop using these links we earn a commission that helps support the website – at no extra cost to you – allowing us to continue to bring you up to date health and medical news. Recent research builds evidence to support a prostate cancer prevention diet. Next to
This post contains affiliate links. When you shop using these links we earn a commission that helps support the website – at no extra cost to you – allowing us to continue to bring you up to date health and medical news. Researchers compared different types of DIY face mask with surgical masks to assess
Rhonda Harper has been in Senegal since January. It was meant to be a short trip for Harper, the founder of Black Girls Surf, to do some filming with Khadjou Sambe, a Senegalese surfer whom she’s training for the Olympics and the pro World Surf League. But days before Harper was due to return to
The World Health Organization on Wednesday advised public officials against trying to achieve so-called herd immunity to the coronavirus by allowing it to rapidly spread throughout their communities, saying it will overwhelm hospitals and kill a lot of people. Herd immunity is necessary to really contain a virus, according to epidemiologists. That is generally achieved
This post contains affiliate links. When you shop using these links we earn a commission that helps support the website – at no extra cost to you – allowing us to continue to bring you up to date health and medical news. The replication of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can be prevented by
One anti-mask argument you hear a lot is that face masks — even the non-medical grade ones currently recommended for public use — will deprive you of oxygen, suffocate you with carbon dioxide, and generally cause damage to your lungs, particularly if you have underlying pulmonary conditions like asthma. It’s gotten to the point that
[The stream is slated to start at 3:00 p.m. ET. Please refresh the page if you do not see a player above at that time.] Reuters international news agency is interviewing Dr. Anthony Fauci, a member of the White House coronavirus task force, as the nation struggles to contain the coronavirus outbreak. The interview Tuesday
This post contains affiliate links. When you shop using these links we earn a commission that helps support the website – at no extra cost to you – allowing us to continue to bring you up to date health and medical news. In a statement released by the American Heart Association, only 40% of youth
After my first panic attack, I felt robotic. I remember looking down at my hands and feeling like they were no longer my own. I placed my hand on a mirror and felt physically and mentally disconnected from my body, as the objects around me turned two-dimensional. I didn’t know it at the time, but
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference about his administration’s response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic at the White House on July 23, 2020 in Washington, DC. Drew Angerer | Getty Images President Donald Trump announced on Monday announced that the U.S. government has awarded Fujifilm a $265 million contract to expand the
This post contains affiliate links. When you shop using these links we earn a commission that helps support the website – at no extra cost to you – allowing us to continue to bring you up to date health and medical news. Study explores whether mosquitoes carry coronavirus – that is, could mosquitoes be a
If you’ve loved the fun partner workouts celebrity fitness trainer Beth Alexander does with Jeanette Jenkins like this HIIT bodyweight workout, you’ll be psyched to try this mini-band workout Alexander recently shared on Instagram. It’s perfect for home, outside, or while traveling because all you need is this one little piece of equipment. This is
States are taking differing approaches to reopening and closing during the pandemic, and the economy has been feeling the impact. More than half of states have instituted statewide mask mandates to slow the spread of the coronavirus, and some have imposed curfews and group size limits for bars and restaurants. These five charts illustrate trends in
Exercising hard enough to raise your heart rate will burn major calories, but not everyone loves to run. Luckily, there are many ways to hit your cardio goals that don’t involve miles. These 43 cardio moves will help burn fat and build muscle, no running (or equipment!) required. Note: this is by no means a
A health-care worker collects samples using a nasal swab at a mobile Covid-19 testing facility, in Miami Beach, Florida, United States on July 24, 2020. Anadolu Agency | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Florida has reported more confirmed coronavirus cases than New York state, as the epicenter of the pandemic has shifted from the Northeast
If you’ve ever gone looking for a new workout on YouTube, chances are you’ve come across the POPSUGAR Fitness YouTube channel. We have hundreds of workouts that span the spectrum of fitness (HIIT, dance, cardio, strength, yoga, and more), and while you’ll get a good workout no matter what you click, some videos have definitely
Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Anthony Fauci (L) speaks as Response coordinator for White House Coronavirus Task Force Deborah Birx looks on during the daily briefing on the novel coronavirus. Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty Images White House coronavirus advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday that he and his
This post contains affiliate links. When you shop using these links we earn a commission that helps support the website – at no extra cost to you – allowing us to continue to bring you up to date health and medical news. Researchers in China investigated the antiviral properties of curcumin, a compound found in
Strengthening a weak core is no walk in the park, which is why we rounded up the 12 best core-strengthening exercises, handpicked by certified trainers, to make it a little easier. Because, truly, working on your core strength shouldn’t feel like a chore. It’s one of the most important things you can do for your
An employee wearing a protective mask cleans a men’s room door at a Bloomingdale’s store in New York, June 22, 2020. stores. Jeenah Moon | Bloomberg via Getty Images The Department of Health and Human Services said Thursday the rate of deaths from the coronavirus in the United States should begin to fall in the
When fitness loving, Caroline Pule committed to changing up her fitness routine, lockdown threw a spanner in her plans. But not one to be easily deterred, she went back to the drawing board and readjusted her weight loss plan to suit the current situation. Here’s how she smashed her PB and lost 8 kilos during
Growing up, I was a happy child. I was curious about the world, did well in school, and enjoyed time with friends. When I reached fifth grade, though, things began to change. For some reason, I started feeling sad most of the time. I spent more time alone and often cried in bed at night.
Healthcare workers move a patient in the Covid-19 Unit at United Memorial Medical Center in Houston, Texas Thursday, July 2, 2020. Mark Felix | Getty Images Hospitals and states are scrambling to adopt a new national Covid-19 data reporting system hastily implemented by the Trump administration last week that has left some, mostly rural, states
This post contains affiliate links. When you shop using these links we earn a commission that helps support the website – at no extra cost to you – allowing us to continue to bring you up to date health and medical news. Doctors across the world are finding that incidences of strokes in patients suffering
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