Meghan Markle’s two-hour interview with Oprah Winfrey on Sunday night was so jam-packed with information that some of the big reveals had to wait until Monday morning. In a clip that didn’t make Sunday’s broadcast, Meghan spoke publicly about her difficult relationship with her father for the first time. “There was such an obsession about anything in […]
Getty Images Women and girls in England are being asked to share their experiences of the health system as part of a government strategy to address inequalities. Ministers say there is “strong evidence” services for female patients need improving. Fertility, maternity and menopause care are among the areas to be discussed. Campaigners say they are […]
A survey of Latinx immigrants in the U.S. detailed the disproportionate economic distress and loss the community has faced throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. A report released Thursday by the Center for Popular Democracy detailed survey results from conversations with 900 immigrants from April through November 2020 across six states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, […]
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious diseases expert, revealed Tuesday how he’s still baffled by some people’s refusal to accept the seriousness of COVID-19, which has now killed more than 500,000 Americans. Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and chief medical officer for President Joe Biden’s administration, told […]
The U.S. may have fewer coronavirus cases than in recent weeks, but the situation is still grim: The country is expected to hit 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 deaths today, just a month after it counted 400,000. As of this writing, there have been 499,902 confirmed COVID-19 deaths in the U.S., according to data from the Johns […]
Feb 22 (Reuters) ― Some 8.8 million people in Texas, about a third of the state’s population, still had issues with their water supply as of Sunday evening, CNN quoted authorities as saying, after a record-breaking freeze knocked out power stations last week. Millions of Texans are still being advised to boil water before using, though all power plants were […]
[unable to retrieve full-text content] The coronavirus was widespread in the UK earlier than initially thought. Health
For some people with ulcerative colitis, biologics are important for managing many painful symptoms, like diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fevers. First, here’s a little refresher on why these symptoms occur in the first place. Ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease, causes inflammation and ulcers in your colon and rectum; your specific symptoms may vary depending […]
“I have really, really bad anxiety, way worse than I ever have in my life,” Dunlop says. “The anxiety I’m feeling now is unlike any kind of anxiety I have ever felt.” From the moment she wakes to the moment she goes to bed at night, Dunlop’s mind races with questions like, “When will I […]
[unable to retrieve full-text content] “I could not wipe my own butt,” the pop star told Jimmy Kimmel. Health
[unable to retrieve full-text content] Scientists discovered a new version of the virus in South Africa that’s more contagious and less susceptible to certain treatments. Health
Hi. I’m Carolyn. I’m the editor in chief of SELF and the host of our wellness advice podcast, Checking In. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about opening up about your chronic illness, and getting the support you need, both at work and from your loved ones. Today we’re hearing from Sophie, who was diagnosed […]
Reuters The UK can meet the target of vaccinating all over-50s by May, the chairman of the vaccines taskforce has said, adding he is “very optimistic”. Dr Clive Dix told the BBC the taskforce has met every target set. The UK would be “ahead of the game” in terms of anticipating variants of coronavirus and […]
Once Condor decided she was ready to start working out again, she enlisted the help of Paolo Mascitti, a Los Angeles–based personal trainer. Condor lives in Seattle with her boyfriend, Anthony De La Torre, where they created a home gym. She works out with Mascitti five days a week virtually, mostly focusing on cardio and […]
Face masks will now be required on all public transportation in the U.S., according to a new mask mandate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The order, which went into effect on February 1, 2021, requires masks for all passengers and transportation operators. The new CDC mask mandate specifically requires that all […]