New information suggests the coronavirus was spreading rapidly in the US much earlier than first thought. Only 23 coronavirus cases in several major cities had been reported by March 1, but analysis from a Northeastern University pandemic model estimates there could have already been about 28,000 coronavirus infections in those cities by that time. Researchers say…
a third to two-thirds of adults haven’t drafted advance directives, the documents that outline which medical treatments they would accept or refuse and designate a decision maker to act on their behalf if they’re incapacitated.“People think, I’ll deal with it in the future,” Mr. Banach said. But for thousands of older adults, the future may…
Antibody testing could help identify who can donate convalescent plasma for the treatment of Covid-19, according to the American Red Cross. The American Red Cross said in a statement on Wednesday that it is working to implement antibody testing to help scree…
The United Nations World Food Program warned this week that as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the number of people facing food crisis could double -- to 260 million worldwide. David Beasley, the organization’s executive director, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss how the developing world, already suffering due to climate change and conflict,…
CNN boarded a Tuesday afternoon train from Shanghai to Wuhan, the original epicenter of the novel coronavirus outbreak which has now infected more than 2.5 million people worldwide. The eight cars were mostly full, with train attendants checking passengers …
The whole concept of low-impact cardio exercises may sound like an oxymoron. After all, can you really jack up your heart rate without running or jumping? The answer is yes, absolutely! And we have a bunch of different bodyweight exercises (20, to be exact!) as proof. Low-impact cardio exercises can be a smart choice for
7 min read BASEBALL SEASON IS finally here, just in time for Anthony Eyanson to make his professional debut with the Red Sox. The 21-year-old already has a sizable reputation: After finishing third in Division I for strikeouts, he helped Louisiana State University clinch the national championship. He was also named First Team All-American in
As trendy as the weight room might be these days, the world of barbells and dumbbells can be a pretty intimidating place. There are gym bros grunting. There’s metal slamming. And the heavy equipment looks like an injury waiting to happen. So what about strength training without all that, using just your own body with