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RD.COM Food Learn to pack your refrigerator to keep ingredients fresh and how long your food should be kept to avoid food poisoning. AndreyPopov/Getty Images If you’ve already mastered kitchen organization and pantry organization it’s probably time to tackle the dreaded fridge. A well-organized fridge is essential to fuss-free cooking and you don’t have to […]
Getty Images People aged 50 and over in England are now being invited to book their appointment for a Covid vaccine. This is the final group on the priority list, which covers 99% at high risk of dying from Covid-19. Everyone in the top nine priority groups should be offered a second dose by mid-July, […]
Generally speaking, “giving financially is the most efficient way to help, because food banks have purchasing power beyond what you or I have,” Fitzgerald says. Food banks can stretch a dollar much further because they can secure huge quantities of food at reduced prices, Fitzgerald explains, as well as buy exactly what’s needed. Plus, food […]
Photo Credits: Jana Heusinger Gina Lückenkemper is a German track and field athlete who competes in the sprints. She won gold in the 200 metres at the 2015 European Junior Championships. She took part in the 100 metres at the 2015 and 2017 World Championships. Medal record Representing Germany European Championships Silver medal Second place […]
Drazen Zigic via Getty ImagesMental health professionals addressed a range of unique concerns this year. For many people, 2020 has been the most difficult year in recent history. The coronavirus pandemic continues to rage on while taking away loved ones, disrupting daily life and causing increased worry. Mental health professionals addressed a range of concerns […]
Ex-Prime Minister Tony Blair is urging the government to give as many people as possible an initial dose of a Covid vaccine – rather than preserving stocks so there is enough for second jabs. The Pfizer-Biontech and Oxford University-Astrazeneca vaccines require two doses to be fully effective. Mr Blair said his idea would speed up […]
Not so happy Yes, this really happened: A father sued McDonald’s for marketing Happy Meals to children. You know, Happy Meals that are basically synonymous with kids’ meals. It is a little more complicated than that—but not much. Antonio Bramante, a resident of Quebec, was a regular at McDonald’s, usually bringing at least one of his […]
For most people, Covid-19 is a brief and mild disease but some are left struggling with symptoms including lasting fatigue, persistent pain and breathlessness for months. The condition known as “long Covid” is having a debilitating effect on people’s lives, and stories of being left exhausted after even a short walk are now common. So […]
Researchers in China evaluated the future cardiovascular risk of high blood pressure in young people. High blood pressure is a well-recognized risk factor for cardiovascular problems such as heart attack or stroke in later life. Reducing raised blood pressure through healthy lifestyle improvements (such as increasing exercise, losing weight or stopping smoking) and antihypertensive medication […]
President Donald Trump once again defended his actions during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic and said he wanted to show Americans “calmness” and be a “cheerleader.” Trump made the comments in a lengthy interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity on Wednesday, his latest effort to distance himself from revelations published in excerpts from […]
Prioritising coronavirus testing in high-risk areas has led to shortages in other places, leading to some people with symptoms being asked to drive more than 100 miles for a swab. The government says areas with fewer Covid-19 cases have had their testing capacity reduced to cope with outbreaks elsewhere. But public health experts warn this […]
It’s never too late to learn something new, especially when it comes to kitchen hacks. We’ve learned quite a bit from our fellow humans over on TikTok, like how to easily get stains out of your Tupperware or even how to properly fill your ice cube tray. Pretty amazing, right? Well, our reliable TikTokers are back at […]
Paul Biris via Getty ImagesIt’s incredibly important to inform people when you’ve been infected with the virus. If you test positive for COVID-19, there are guidelines you should follow to protect your health and the health of others. One important step is to notify anyone you may have exposed to the coronavirus about your test […]
South Africa has the biggest HIV epidemic in the world, with close to 8 million people living with the disease. With South Africa having recorded over 373 628 cases of COVID-19 positive cases so far, it’s no surprise that there have been questions around how the virus plays out in those living with HIV. New […]
Though abortion technically remains legal in all 50 states, access to it can be severely restricted depending on where a person is seeking to terminate an unwanted pregnancy. During the new coronavirus crisis, lawmakers in certain states have attempted to enact even more restrictions on abortions, making them all but impossible to get for far […]