Patrons Sari and Peter Melendez enjoy lunch at Katz’s Delicatessen, the famous deli founded in 1888, on the first day of the return to indoor dining for New York City, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in New York, February 12, 2021. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Easing mask mandates and reopening restaurants have led to… Read More »
LONDON (Reuters) – Some lockdown measures to combat coronavirus in Britain could last months and only be gradually lifted, a senior medical official said on Sunday as Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned the situation will get worse before it gets better. FILE PHOTO: Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves Downing Street, as the spread of… Read More »
The coronavirus crisis has created a stratified impact on the healthcare workforce, with front-line doctors and nurses and select specialists in high demand, while others are finding demand for their jobs is dropping precipitously. Temporary workers — such as traveling nurses — are in especially high demand, according to staffing firms. And while most hospitals… Read More »
Cystic fibrosis is caused by an inherited mutation in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. Due to this mutation, the CFTR protein doesn’t embed in cell membranes to form a channel for chlorine ions the way it should. As a result, mucus-producing cells secrete a thicker-than-normal mucus that can create blockages in the lungs and… Read More »
Why Are Some People Happy and Better Equipped to Enjoy Life? Why Are Some People Happy and Better Equipped to Enjoy Life? In the past ten days, have you asked yourself, “what makes other people happy?” If so, this guide to life satisfaction can help you. With these tips, you’ll gain an understanding of happiness and… Read More »