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RELATED: If You’re Over 60, This Is How Much a Pfizer Booster Protects You, Study Says. On Nov. 30, the World Health Organization (WHO) released new guidance in relation to the new COVID variant, Omicron. Based on advice from WHO’S Technical Advisory Group on Virus Evolution, the global organization is recommending that people 60 years and older do not travel right now. “Person who are … at increased risk of developing severe disease and dying, including people 60 years of age or older … should be advised to postpone travel to areas with community transmission,” the WHO states in its guidance, adding that people with comorbidities that also put them at increased risk of severe COVID should adhere to this guidance as well....

RELATED: If You Got Pfizer, This New Study Is a “Wakeup Call,” Biden Aide Says. The latest data comes from a large study conducted by Maccabi Health Services in Israel, where third doses of Pfizer have been available to anyone over the age of 60 since late July. A team of researchers compared results from 149,144 people aged 60 or older who received an additional dose at least a week prior with results from 675,630 from the same age group who had only received the original two doses over January and February....

RELATED: Virus Experts Have Stopped Going to These 4 Places as Delta Surges. In an update released on Aug. 20, the health agency changed its current travel risk level for cruises to “Level 3: High” and recommended that seniors should avoid them, regardless of their vaccination status. It also specified that vaccinated people who are pregnant, were recently pregnant, anyone with “an increased risk of severe illness,” and people of any age who are unvaccinated shouldn’t board a cruise ship for the time being....

RELATED: If You Take This Medication, You’re More Likely to Get a Blood Clot. If you’re one of the millions of people who count low-dose aspirin as one of the pills you take every day as a health precaution, you might want to stop. A recent study analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2011 to 2018, which included information on 7103 patients who were 60 years or older....

RELATED: If You’re Unvaccinated, You Now Can’t Go Here. In recent weeks, many large companies have announced vaccine mandates for their employees, including Facebook, Google, Tyson Foods, and Microsoft. “With rapidly rising COVID-19 case counts of contagious, dangerous variants leading to increasing rates of severe illness and hospitalization among the U.S. unvaccinated population, this is the right time to take the next step to ensure a fully vaccinated workforce,” Claudia Coplein, DO, the chief medical officer for Tyson Foods, said in an Aug....

READ THIS NEXT: If You Notice This in Your Arms and Legs, Get a Blood Test. Cuts can be painful, but unless you are seriously injured, you likely won’t be paying a visit to the doctor or emergency room. First aid kits are convenient to have on hand and often come equipped with the basic necessities to treat a minor wound, such as bandages, gauze, and cleansing wipes. The American Red Cross recommends also adding personal items, such as medications and emergency contact numbers, as well as anything your doctor suggests....

RELATED: If You Live Here, Prepare for a Mosquito Invasion Like You’ve Never Seen. If you notice shredded paper showing up in your attic, it’s time to call an exterminator immediately. “Rats love to gnaw stuff, so this can be an indication that you have rats in your home,” says Ryan Smith, an entomologist, pest control expert, and owner of Ant & Garden Organic Pest Control. Smith also notes that if you see frayed wires in your attic, that’s a likely sign you’ve got rats hiding out in your space—and this destructive habit could also make your home a fire risk....

READ THIS NEXT: Lowe’s Is Under Fire From Shoppers for an “Enormous Amount of Damage.” Lowe’s has been undergoing changes dating back to the beginning of 2022. Earlier this year, Lowe’s announced the launch of its new home decor brand, Origin21. The brand, which is in-house and exclusive to Lowe’s, delivers an “approachable, modern design for everyday living across the entire home,” according to an announcement from the company.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Expanding services even further, in February, Lowe’s also launched a partnership with Instacart, a popular delivery service....

“This means that you will no longer be able to link your Gmail or Microsoft email account with Alexa to browse or manage your email and any linked email account(s) will automatically be unlinked,” the email states. And with nearly four years of capability, some Alexa users are more than frustrated with the sudden removal of this service. “Alexa just dropped email integration. I got plenty of value from it and this feels like a rare step back,” one Twitter user wrote on Nov....

One new study has found that in some rare cases, a particular brand of bad breath can signal a serious kidney condition. In fact, some experts say that if your breath smells like this one thing, you should have your kidneys checked by a doctor immediately. Read on to find out what to look out for, and how to help ease your symptoms once you’ve noticed the problem. RELATED: If You Notice This on Your Skin, Get Your Liver Checked, Says Mayo Clinic....

RELATED: If You Notice This While Resting Your Feet, Get Your Heart Checked. Congestive heart failure (CHF) occurs when the heart muscle becomes weak or stiff, and can no longer pump blood as well as it should. If this occurs, fluid can build up in the lungs, causing shortness of breath and a range of other symptoms. “Congestive heart failure is a disease that reduces the heart’s ability to pump blood around the body,” explains Medical News Today....

But, before Nash was brought out, the granddaughter, mother, and grandmother hosting trio spoke about whether they have ever been attracted to women. All three shared that they have been interested in the idea of being with a woman on some level. This is a topic Willow has opened up about on the show before, but this conversation included more insight into how all three women view their sexuality. Read on to see what they had to say....

During a Nov. 12 interview on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Lynch talked about her career, a Friends rumor, and one movie role she didn’t end up getting. “In the ’90s, you know what, I auditioned for the movie A League of Their Own in Chicago, and Rosie O’Donnell ended up getting the part,” Lynch admitted. “But I auditioned like I had to play baseball, the whole thing....

READ THIS NEXT: Kohl’s Won’t Let Shoppers Do This in Stores Next Month. Disclosure: This post is not supported by affiliate partnerships. Any products linked here are strictly for editorial purposes and will not garner a commission. Shopping malls are slowly becoming a thing of the past: According to Insider, only 700 remain in the U.S. Along with that decline, department stores like JCPenney have been forced to adapt to the changing retail sector, previously relying on malls to house their operations....

Since announcing their separation in 2018, Aniston and Theroux have remained friendly and supportive of each other. Read on to see how their connection continues and what they’ve had to say about why they ended their marriage. And for stars who hit it of at work, here are 15 Onscreen Couples You Totally Forgot Dated in Real Life. This Thursday, Aniston turned 52 years old, and Theroux made sure to get his well wishes out there....

Honor is now 12 years old, so she’s had some time to adjust. But still, it sounds like Alba’s oldest child had quite the shock when she learned this crucial piece of information about her mother. Read on to find out exactly how Honor found out about her mom’s fame and to see what else Alba had to say about life with her three kids. And for more on Hollywood offspring following in their parents’ footsteps, check out Lisa Rinna’s Daughters Just Modeled Her Vintage Dresses 20 Years Later....

To clarify the situation, Jessie J reposted part of an Instagram Live video she initially shared on Dec. 27. The video details her experience of waking up with strange symptoms and going to see a doctor. This time, though, she added text over the video to point out what was misconstrued and also wrote a lengthy caption explaining her diagnosis further. Read on to see what Jessie J had to say about her diagnosis....

Raising awareness about cancer is a cause close to Jonas’ heart. His dad, Kevin Jonas Sr., is a cancer survivor; his colon cancer has been in remission since late 2017. “A situation like this makes you wake up and appreciate the ones around you,” Joe told People at the time. While his connection to breast cancer specifically isn’t clear, Joe is obviously doing his part to raise awareness. In February of this year, he and his brothers, Nick Jonas and Kevin Jonas, were the musical guests at An Unforgettable Evening, benefiting the Women’s Cancer Research Fund....

On March 4, Stamos shared an old photo of him with Elizabeth Olsen on the set of Full House to celebrate the finale of WandaVision. “One day she’s a little girl wandering the set, and next thing you know, she’s taking over a whole town, mind-controlling the citizens to play out her favorite TV Sitcoms! They grow up so fast,” Stamos wrote. The actor then plugged his forthcoming show Big Shot and the final episode of WandaVision, both of which are on Disney+....

The story involves the dress being gifted to a professor over 40 years ago, its mysterious disappearance, and its reemergence during some routine cleaning. Keeping reading to find out more about how the dress became misplaced and what will happen to it now. RELATED: How Old 100 Iconic Stars Would Be If They Were Alive Today. An account written by Maria Mazzenga, PhD on the website of The Catholic University of America tells the entire story of how the dress was lost and found....