insert_link Health & Wellness Pfizer says its new COVID-19 Pill appears effective against Omicron Variant On Tuesday, Pfizer stated that its new experimental pill to treat COVID-19 appears to be effective against the Omicron variant. The company also said full results of its 2,250-person study confirmed the pill's promising early results against the virus: The drug reduced combined hospitalizations and deaths by about 89% among high-risk adults when taken shortly after initial COVID-19 symptoms. Separate laboratory testing shows the drug retains its potency against the […] todayDecember 16, 2021
insert_link Health & Wellness Is it a cold, the flu or COVID-19? How to tell the difference. The coronavirus epidemic has changed pretty much everything about life as we knew it, and the upcoming flu season is no exception. With COVID-19 still spreading in much of the country, wearing a mask and social distancing are as important as ever. In fact, these same precautions could also reduce the spread of flu and colds over the next few months, Dr. Walt Orenstein, professor of infectious diseases at Emory University School of Medicine […] todayOctober 1, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness Teddi Mellencamp responds to allegations that her Diet Program promotes Eating Disorders Teddi Mellencamp is defending her All In by Teddi health and wellness empire. Mellencamp’s accountability program came under fire earlier this week, after social media fashion influencer Emily Gellis Lande shared anonymous messages from former All In by Teddi clients alleging the program allows for up to 1,000 calories a day. It should be noted that for the average sedentary adult, 1,600 calories is the lowest calorie level at which […] todaySeptember 23, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness How to stay healthy while taking care of a loved one with COVID-19 Most Americans who test positive for the new coronavirus will ride out the disease at home. About 80% of COVID-19 patients experience a mild illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), so they’ll rely on family members — not doctors — to get better. But with a loved one shedding the contagious virus at home, is it inevitable that other members of the household will get […] todayApril 7, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness Fitness Guru Richard Simmons posts classic videos to “comfort” during Coronavirus pandemic Richard Simmons, of “Sweatin’ to the Oldies” fame, is restoring his YouTube channel during the coronavirus pandemic with nostalgic workouts for people under home quarantine. "We have had an overwhelming request for Richard to return in some way as a comfort to all dealing with the pandemic," said a spokesperson for the 71-year-old. "We thought we would start by re-releasing some workouts and other inspirational content on his YT channel. […] todayApril 6, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness Valerie Bertinelli has an awesome way to Shut Down Body Shamers Many of Valerie Bertinelli's fans associate the 59-year-old actress and current Food Network host with her upbeat personality. After all, the former One Day at a Time star has been quite vocal about her dedication to uplifting others; she previously shared her personal motto "choose happy" in a tell-all essay published by NBC's TODAY Show, which also documented her struggle with her health and, more specifically, her weight. But even […] todayFebruary 25, 2020
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