Black Americans are receiving covid vaccinations at dramatically lower rates than white Americans in the first weeks of the chaotic rollout, according to a new KHN analysis. About 3% of Americans have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine so far. But in 16 states that have released […]
If you live in a major U.S. city, you might notice some mailboxes disappearing this week. While USPS has been in financial trouble lately (via Time), the removal of these mailboxes has nothing to do with money woes but is instead because of security concerns ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s […]
A student who experienced ‘culturally incompetent’ mental healthcare has launched an initiative to encourage more Black professionals into the field. Kelechi Matthias, a psychology student at the University of Warwick, has experienced first hand what it is like to receive counselling from someone who doesn’t truly understand your lived experiences […]
The U.S. ramped up COVID-19 vaccinations in the past few days after a slower-than-expected start, bringing the number of shots dispensed to about 4 million, government health officials said Sunday. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious-disease expert, also said on ABC’s “This Week” that President-elect Joe Biden’s pledge to […]
In a survey of adults with kidney failure who were receiving dialysis treatments, most patients were proficient in mobile health and willing to use it. The findings come from an analysis that will appear in an upcoming issue of CJASN. Mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, can be used […]
Carrots are a good source of beta-carotene, which is a precursor of vitamin A. But to get the full health benefits of this superfood, you need an active enzyme to produce this vitamin. Beta-carotene is the bioactive compound that gives carrots their orange color. Studies with humans and mice show […]
Budding fashionistas! Kourtney Kardashian’s 8-year-old daughter, Penelope, and Kim Kardashian’s 7-year-old daughter, North, threw together hilarious outfits on Sunday, December 6. See Kourtney Kardashian Daughter Penelope’s Cutest Pics “So much cooler than us @kimkardashian,” the Poosh creator, 41, captioned an Instagram photo of the little ones standing on a staircase […]
A close friend – let’s call him John – recently called, asking for advice. He woke up with severe muscle aches and fatigue. Understandably worried that it could be COVID-19, he asked whether he should go to work, run to get a test or stay home. Because he didn’t have […]
The majority of COVID-19 Deaths in Khartoum, Sudan are not detected, according to a new report from Imperial’s researchers. The report, from the Imperial College London COVID-19 Response Team in collaboration with multiple partners, reveals that an estimated 2% of COVID-19 deaths have been reported in Khartoum, Sudan. As a […]
Coronavirus vaccine subject claims temporary painful side effects Fox News contributor Dr. Marc Siegel gives reaction on ‘Bill Hemmer Reports’ New York University-Langone professor of medicine Dr. Marc Siegel urged the public on Friday to accept the forthcoming coronavirus vaccines, telling "Bill Hemmer Reports" that the rare reported side effects are […]