For the past three months, New Zealanders have enjoyed a ‘COVID-free’ country, with citizens hugging one another, children returning to classrooms and sport fans filling stadiums. But this changed on Tuesday, when a family of four from Auckland, the country’s biggest city, tested positive for the virus, breaking a 102 day streak without any new … Read more
If your mind wanders off before you finish reading this sentence, you’re not alone. Months into the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are still learning to live with an ambient thrum of stress, anxiety, fear, grief and anger. For many people—especially those recovering from the virus or juggling work and child care—brain fog and inattention … Read more
People who recover from the virus have a three-month window of safety, C.D.C. guidance shows. The U.S. Postal Service warned several states that it may not be able to meet deadlines for delivering last-minute mail-in ballots. View original article Contributor:
Obesity is not an independent risk for women, according to a new study, perhaps because their fat is distributed differently. View original article Contributor:
The discussions with states offer some of the first details of the federal government’s plans at a time when information shared by the administration has been limited and often confusing. View original article Contributor: Lena H. Sun
Preparing a strain of the virus that could be used in human challenge trials, ethically fraught experiments in which people are vaccinated and intentionally exposed to the virus, is a preliminary step that will take months. View original article Contributor: Carolyn Y. Johnson
Dear everyone Returning to school As the new school term approaches, we are supporting the Department for Education’s preparations for this. PHE’s scientists have been analysing the impact of COVID-19 in schools and the evidence to date has indicated that schools are not a major driver of COVID-19 infections in the community. Our study published … Read more
An overscheduled child could be at a disadvantage compared to peers who engage in more child-driven, free play. Read on to learn about the downsides of overscheduling and the benefits of free play. The post Why Overscheduling Your Child Can Contribute to Chronic Illness appeared first on Chris Kresser. View original article Contributor: Katie Melville, … Read more
COVID-19 Makes Alternative Payment Models More Appealing Managed Healthcare Executive >View original article Contributor:
With tax revenues plummeting, states could face a cumulative budget gap of $555 billion through the 2022 fiscal year, according to one estimate. View original article Contributor: