Health

Here’s what you need to know: ‘We are incredibly concerned’: A group of local health departments urges the C.D.C. to pull its new guidance on testing. For many schools in the U.S., returning to the classroom means a stop in the courtroom. Trump promises a vaccine by the end of …

Here’s what you need to know: The White House announces a major virus test-kit deal, just days after the C.D.C. moved to discourage testing. Trump promises a coronavirus vaccine by the end of the year, and boasts of his pandemic response. Hurricane Laura and the virus collide in Louisiana and …

Hi folks, in this week’s Ask a Health Coach post, Erin is answering your questions about the “keto flu”, what to do when you’re hungry all the time, and how to fulfill your need for human connection during the pandemic. Keep your questions coming here in the comments or over …

On March 15, as the novel coronavirus was beginning to surge in the United States, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci accomplished a rare Washington feat: He appeared on all five major Sunday talk shows. But the White House worried that Dr. Fauci might upstage (and sometimes contradict) President Trump, and soon …

Almost no one’s happy with school these days. Kindergarteners are sitting in front of devices for 4-5 hours a day. Teens are dreading daily online meetings and getting prescriptions for “Zoom fatigue.” Some of this is growing pains—kids, teachers, and parents are being asked to completely change the way they …

Here’s what you need to know: The C.D.C. was pressured to change guidance on testing asymptomatic people who had been exposed to the virus. N.Y.C.’s subway and bus service would be reduced by 40 percent without federal aid, the M.T.A. warns. At U.S.C., classes are online, but university officials report …

I was a 22-year-old temp working for a high-profile company when I collapsed on the bathroom floor at work. I had no clue what was happening and neither did anyone around me. My heart was beating loudly, making it difficult to think, move or speak. When I was taken to …

Here’s what you need to know: The C.D.C. changes testing guidelines to exclude those exposed to virus who don’t exhibit symptoms. The Trump administration ordered hospitals to report data to H.H.S. or risk losing funding. At the Republican National Convention, Melania Trump acknowledges the pandemic’s human toll. ‘No second chances’: …

What is Balsamic Vinegar? Most likely known as the standard staple nestled in the back of your pantry reserved for the occasional tomato basil salad, balsamic vinegar is a unique piece of Italy’s history. The ancient Romans believed that cooked grape mash, or must (the main component of balsamic vinegar) …