Doctors have known this for a long time, long before the resounding cries of “Black Lives Matter”: Black people suffer disproportionately. They face countless challenges to good health, including food, transportation, and income. The stress of living with racism has very real physical effects. And they are especially prone to …
Read More »Mainland China Reports Eight New Coronavirus Cases, Two in Beijing
FILE PHOTO: People in facial masks are seen in the Sanlitun shopping area after the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Beijing, China, on July 1, 2020. REUTERS / Tingshu Wang BEIJING (Reuters) – China registered eight new coronavirus cases for July 4, up from three the day before, the …
Read More »High Cases of Coronavirus in the US, Hospitalizations Dwarf July 4 Celebrations
(Reuters) – Rising cases of coronavirus in 39 US states overshadow the nation’s 4th of July celebrations, as health experts fear the holidays will trigger a spike in infections that could overwhelm hospitals . After towns and cities across the country canceled annual fireworks shows to keep large crowds from …
Read More »‘Beautiful’ to take a pint, ‘shiny’ to cut your hair: England reopens after closing
LONDON (Reuters) – People enjoyed their first pub gulps in more than three months, went to restaurants, and finally cut their hair on Saturday as England took its biggest steps until resuming normal life after the coronavirus blockade. Some pubs started serving from 6 in the morning, raising concerns of …
Read More »Dogs Could Help Young Children Learn Socioemotional Skills
And during a pandemic in which parents are especially overwhelmed by time, it is even more difficult to make sure that happens. But a solution could be at your feet, said a study published Sunday in the journal Pediatric Research. Owning, walking, and playing with a family dog could foster …
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