Albany County’s COVID-19 numbers continue to rise, with yet another death blamed on the virus. Albany County Executive Dan McCoy on Saturday said a woman in her 90s, who was a resident of an undisclosed congregate setting, died. She is the 140th person in the county to succumb since the […]
Day: October 24, 2020
Two drugmakers announced Friday the resumption of U.S. testing of their COVID-19 vaccine candidates. Testing of AstraZeneca’s vaccine candidate had been halted since early September, while Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine study was paused at the beginning of last week. Each company had a study volunteer develop a serious health issue, […]
Here’s what you need to know: New reported cases by day in the United States March April May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. New cases 7-day average Source: New York Times database of reports from state and local health agencies See maps and charts showing Covid-19 cases around the country […]
By Steven Reinberg, HealthDay Reporter (HealthDay) SATURDAY, Oct. 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Sexual assault is common in America, with an attack occurring every 73 seconds. But having supportive care at the emergency department and afterwards can help heal the trauma, Penn State doctors say. One in five women is […]
Gov. JB Pritzker/Twitter The Illinois Director of the Department of Public Health broke down in tears during Friday afternoon’s press briefing on the coronavirus in the state. While updating the public on the state’s rising numbers of COVID-19 deaths, Dr. Ngozi Ezike took a moment to herself, turning away from […]
CLOSE Scientists are closing in on a long-sought goal _ a blood test to screen people for possible signs of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Half a dozen research groups gave new results at a conference on these experimental tests. (July 15) AP Domestic An artificial intelligence program […]
Oct. 21 (UPI) — Two senators said Wednesday they have called for a delay in implementing the U.S. Army’s Combat Fitness Test, citing a possible detriment to creating a diverse force. A letter signed by Sen. Kristin Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., sent a letter to the chairman […]
Kenneth P. Moritsugu Published 11:00 p.m. ET Oct. 22, 2020 Between the COVID-19 pandemic and the upcoming election, people are tuning into the news to hear the latest numbers on both, yet when it comes to COVID-19, there is another set of numbers that Americans should be aware of: the toll […]
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football – Premier League – Everton v Brighton & Hove Albion – Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain – October 3, 2020 Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti reacts Pool via REUTERS/Jan Kruger (Reuters) – Everton coach Carlo Ancelotti is hopeful playmaker James Rodriguez will be fit in time for Sunday’s […]
Rebel Wilson’s trainer Jono Castano has been thrust into the spotlight since his famous client’s “year of health” has proven so successful for her. Even though he has worked with high-profile clients before, the Sydney, Australia-based trainer says Wilson is “definitely” his most famous client ever, and this has inspired […]
© David Allen/Patch “Fitness is essential for physical and mental wellbeing,” said Ryan Gallagher, who owns eight Planet Fitness franchises in Riverside County. “[Our clients] can’t even relieve the stress [brought on by the pandemic].” RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA — Ryan Gallagher owns eight Planet Fitness franchises in Riverside County, and […]
MILAN (Reuters) – Italian fitness-equipment maker Technogym TGYM.MI is working to supply more of its exercise machines and virtual trainers to peoples’ homes to offset a drop in sales to gyms and studios due to the pandemic. Restrictions to contain the new coronavirus, or even just fears of contagion, have […]
President Trump and former vice president Joe Biden have both battled life-threatening illnesses at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, a facility they entered 32 years apart with uncertainty over whether they would return alive. © Matt McClain/The Washington Post Trump supporters gather outside Walter Reed National Military Medical Center […]
Bad Bunny energizes New York with surprise mobile concert Click to expand UP NEXT Bad Bunny and Daddy Yankee each claimed seven wins Wednesday night at the pandemic-delayed Billboard Latin Music Awards. Bad Bunny won artist of the year, the night’s top honor, as well as top Latin album for […]
Why Global Citizens Should Care Global Citizen campaigns on the UN Global Goals, including Goal 3 for good health and well-being, which is aimed at promoting access to quality health care for all people. This goal cannot be achieved if medication and health care remains out of reach for so […]
An accident landed me in a local medical center where I could observe and reflect upon the accelerating changes in the technology of medicine. When I first began practicing medicine in Chattanooga in 1971, the city featured many fine caregivers at a time when technology was severely limited. The two […]
| Posted: Oct 24, 2020 12:01 AM The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. Safe to say, not too many Americans will change who they are voting for after last night’s debate. Unlike the previous debate, however, the candidates had […]
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Health News of Saturday, 24 October 2020 Source: GNA 2020-10-24 Practitioners have been asked to ensure that samples of all the devices have been tested by FDA The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has asked traditional medicine practitioners to use only medical devices approved by the Authority in their health […]
Shortly after Kathy Jones relocated to California, the retired professor decided she needed to learn to speak Spanish. © Provided by CNN Staying Well Bilingual Brain for Wellness_00000020.jpg “When I moved to San Diego, I would see all these young kids, mostly Latino kids, who could speak perfect Spanish and […]