The coronavirus struck the United States earlier this year with devastating force. In April, it killed more than 10,000 people in New York City. By early May, nearly 50,000 nursing home residents and their caregivers across the country had died. But as the virus continued its rampage over the summer and fall, infecting nearly 8.5… Read More »
yanik88/Shutterstock Luckily, you’ve got a pretty long window before it’s no longer safe to drink. You may know that you shouldn’t drink out of the water bottle that you left in a hot car. But how recently have you checked the expiration date on your bottled water? That’s right! Bottled water DOES expire. And while the reason why meat… Read More »
Editorial pages focus on these health topics and others. Newsweek: China Announces First Gene-Edited Babies: Scientist’s Claim Is Premature, Dangerous And Irresponsible A scientist in China claims to have produced the world’s first genome-edited babies by altering their DNA to increase their resistance to HIV. …If true, this is a significant advance in genetic science,… Read More »
Of course we’re smug about the fact that we choose nuts over naughtier snacks. They’re so good for us! But here’s a question: Will snacking on nuts actually help you lose weight? Or could your desk-side bag of nuts actually be playing havoc with your weight goals? READ MORE: The Surprising Health Benefits Of These… Read More »