Category: healthcare

Stigma Attached To Period Sex May Be A Thing Of The Past, Research Suggests

Conversations about sex during your monthly bleed may not be going on but a study has found that the majority of people have had sex on their period and some even said they prefer it.

This Startup Might Finally Cure Sickle Cell Disease—After A Century Of Racist Neglect

The painful blood disorder, which mostly affects Black people, is just one of thousands of rare diseases that could be cured by Beam Therapeutics’ revolutionary gene editing technology.

The FTC Has Sent Cease-And-Desist Letters To Over 150 Companies Who Claim To Have Covid-19 Cures

One company claimed its blessed oils could cure Covid-19.

Dow Falls 350 Points Amid Renewed Coronavirus Fears And Worrying Economic Outlook

Stocks took a hit amid fears that surging coronavirus cases could prolong the recession.

Pritzker Says The Trump Administration Forced States To Compete For PPE In A ‘Sick Hunger Games’

“The federal government wasn’t leading. We were,” Pritzker said.

Is Wearable Technology The Savior We’ve Been Waiting For?

The companies behind our favorite smart rings and wristwatches are trying to program their products to detect early symptoms of Covid-19. Could this help us stop its spread?

Starbucks Latest Retailer Requiring Customers To Wear Masks

Starbucks chose to enact a policy on the politically charged face coverings as viral videos of incensed customers multiply.

As Vaccine Skepticism In U.S. Grows, Experts Recommend Strategies For Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign

Polling suggests only 50% of the population would get a Covid-19 vaccine were it available.

CDC Director Says Agency Won’t Revise School Reopening Guidelines — Despite Trump Pressure

“Our guidelines are our guidelines,” CDC Director Robert Redfield said.

Can Covid-19 Trigger The Onset Of Diabetes?

It’s enough that SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, can cause pneumonia, kidney failure, blood clots, arrhythmias and even heart attacks, but the potential that the virus may also lead to onset of diabetes provides a new set of implications an…