RELATED: The 10 Most “OMG” Science Discoveries of 2022 1 Made To Walk Home Wallace says Aiden being made to walk home alone was not unusual—apparently, the boys would walk by themselves all the time. When she made her son leave the car to walk the final half-mile home, Wallace drove on ahead with her other two sons. She got home, and, to her surprise, 15 minutes later, Aiden came home sooner than she expected....
Irregular blood clotting has been singled out as one of the most “startling and, unfortunately, devastating complications” of coronavirus, according to Gary Gibbons, MD, director of NIH’s Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. It’s also among the deadliest: A July 2020 study published in the journal Radiology reveals that 38 percent of study subjects with coronavirus who experienced blood clots in their legs died. And for insight into potential lifesaving treatments, This Could Help the “Sickest of the Sick” Coronavirus Patients, Doctors Say....
READ THIS NEXT: 5 Warnings to Shoppers From Ex-Home Depot Employees. We’ve all been there: You’re completing a home renovation or project that requires the one piece of hardware you don’t have in your garage or shed. But before you blow out your budget on something you may barely use, you could save some precious funds by renting tools from Home Depot instead of buying them.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Thanks to the program, customers can pick up everything from an industrial carpet cleaner to a chainsaw—and even vans, trucks, and heavy machinery—at an hourly or daily rate that can get it in your hands for a fraction of the cost....
From a tropical sojourn to the Caribbean, to a sail in the Mediterranean, and an immersive experience through the Hawaiian Islands, we’ve found the best cruises to take this season. READ THIS NEXT: The 8 Best 3-Day Weekend Trips in the U.S. 1. Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady – Key West and Bahamas Forget everything you know about cruising because Virgin Voyages breaks from tradition in every way possible and past guests rave about the “sleek, sexy” atmosphere....
READ THIS NEXT: The 10 Most Unique Dog Breeds, According to Pet Experts. While some dog breeds may get noted for their athletic build or unique physical traits, others get praised for their luxurious fur. “Samoyeds have a thick, luxurious coat that makes them one of the most beautiful dog breeds,” Daniel Caughill, a canine expert and co-founder of The Dog Tale, tells Best Life. “They were bred as sled dogs in some of the coldest parts of the planets, which means they’re hardworking, energetic, and love to play in the snow....
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While vaccines will eventually help bring coronavirus outbreaks under control, health officials are warning that jumping right back into social activities post-inoculation can be a risky move, The Guardian reports. “We definitely do worry that people feel that, the second they have got that vaccination, they are good to go,” David Halpern, PhD, chair of the U.K. government’s Behavioural Insights Team, told British Parliament. “People feel, as soon as they have got that vaccination: ‘Fantastic, I’m going to be able to go out’....
READ THIS NEXT: 5 Red Flags That Spell Divorce, Therapists Say. Kids are important, but so is your partner. “I have seen many individuals become absorbed in their children and grandchildren’s lives causing them to minimize the importance of their own relationship,” says Cynthia McKay, JD, MA, LAC, clinical psychotherapist and relationship therapist. “This practice may negate the possibility of a rewarding lifestyle or retirement.” Instead, prioritize your bond. McKay encourages travel, learning together, and staying curious about each other’s lives....
In fact, the health authority warns that certain establishments should be avoided at all costs amid the COVID pandemic. They advise looking out for a small handful of red flags, which you’ll most likely be able to spot before you walk through the door. Read on to find out what to look out for, and for more on everyday activities during the pandemic, check out If Your Grocery Store Doesn’t Have This, Don’t Go Inside, CDC Says....
In a recently updated set of guidelines, the CDC is recommending that voters consider alternatives to casting their ballots in person during the upcoming elections. The context of the new guidelines is, of course, managing the spread of the coronavirus, which is currently spiking in a number of states, particularly those that reopened earlier than others. The CDC guidelines offer a reminder that when you interact with others and the longer that interaction is, you increase your risk of contracting or transmitting COVID-19....
The FDA says anyone looking to prevent or fight COVID should not take ivermectin, a drug approved by the FDA to treat people with parasitic conditions. “Ivermectin tablets are approved at very specific doses for some parasitic worms, and there are topical (on the skin) formulations for head lice and skin conditions like rosacea,” the FDA warned in Mar. 2021. The agency also explained that ivermectin, which is not used to treat viruses, can “cause serious harm” if taken in large doses....
At a meeting of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) on Apr. 23, the committee voted 10 to 4—with one abstention—to resume use of the vaccine among all adults in the U.S. The decision was made after a “thorough safety review,” the FDA said in a statement. However, they did recommend that a warning be added to the Johnson & Johnson label to include the possibility that the vaccine may increase the risk of blood clots....
On March 22, the FDA released a warning that said that several OTC products were being illegally marketed as pain medication containing cannabidiol (CBD), as they are unapproved by the administration. “The FDA has not approved any OTC drugs containing CBD, and none of these products meet the requirements to be legally marketed without an approved new drug application,” the statement says. “OTC drugs must be approved by the FDA or meet the requirements for marketing without an approved new drug application under federal law, including drug products containing CBD, regardless of whether CBD is represented on the labeling as an active ingredient or an inactive ingredient....
Read the original article on Best Life. The FDA issued a warning on Jan. 4 to alert patients and healthcare providers of false results from the Curative COVID test. According to the report, this COVID test is particularly prone to giving false negative results “when the test is not performed in accordance with its authorization or as described in the authorized labeling.” Manufactured by Curative, this real-time PCR test is meant to provide results within 48 hours....
RELATED: If You Have This OTC Medication, Stop Using It Immediately, FDA Warns. On Jan. 19, the FDA issued two separate warnings about voluntary recalls issued for frozen food products. One notice affects 12-ounce packages of frozen chopped spinach sold under the Lidl supermarket brand name distributed to stores in Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia. Recalled items are packed in 12-ounce poly bags marked on the back with lot number R17742 or R17963 and a “best by” date of 09/10/23....
READ THIS NEXT: 5 Body Language Signs That Mean Someone Is Lying, According to Therapists and Lawyers. No matter the setting you see this hand movement in, you’ll want to take note. “When you’re talking to someone and they steeple their hands, chances are they’re feeling very powerful and superior at that moment,” says dating coach Jason Lucas in a TikTok video. The gesture is defined by holding the hands in front of the body—usually in front of the chest but sometimes near the stomach—and touching the fingertips together to create a church steeple-like shape....
READ THIS NEXT: The Most Confident Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers. Cancers don’t try to be quirky, they’re just born that way. This water sign is emotional, and it’s hard for people around them to understand what they’re thinking since they don’t enjoy talking about their feelings. Astrologer Bess Matassa describes Cancer as a “little mermaid who longs deeply long to belong,” but often retreats into its “conch shell” in search of safety....
READ THIS NEXT:The Most Type A Zodiac Sign, According to Astrologers. This water sign might appear laid-back, but internally, they’re overthinking everything. Sacred Arts for Soulful Seekers Astrologer Briana Saussy warns that “the fish of the zodiac might seem chill and easy to work with, but underneath those glittering scales is a spine of steel.” Pisces are often inflexible, and they’ll “swim in the opposite direction just to prove a point....
Some people have no problem falling asleep on a plane: They shut their eyes, maybe put on some noise-canceling headphones, turn on some tunes, and they are out. Unfortunately, not all of us have the ability to cancel out the bright lights, crying babies, unpredictable turbulence, and the strongly offensive perfume or cologne permeating from the person next to us to get that much-needed rest during air travel. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to fall asleep on a plane, according to Michael Breus, Ph....
