Showing posts with the label health

How soon new $1,400 stimulus checks and other coronavirus relief could arrive

KEY POINTS President Joe Biden says he won’t back down from sending $1,400 direct checks. A minimum wage hike could b…

AP analysis: Federal executions likely a COVID superspreader

WASHINGTON (AP) — As the Trump administration was nearing the end of an unprecedented string of executions, 70% of de…

The Startling Link Between Sugar and Alzheimer's

A high-carb diet, and the attendant high blood sugar, are associated with cognitive decline. TIM WIMBORNE / REUTERS I…

Dubai rejects ‘superspreader’ label as restrictions tighten and countries lay blame

KEY POINTS “The numbers have surged but the health system has managed to keep up with the numbers and take care of th…

Today's 'Blue Monday' depression peak isn't real, but seasonal blues are. Here's what to do about them

As if we needed any more reason to ruminate over pandemic   life's daily plights, today (January 18) is Blue Mond…