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Organizations And Celebrities Around The World Unite For Eyesight, And Read You Bedtime Stories

80% of learning done in childhood classrooms is visual, yet 25% of children in the U.S. have a vision impediment – many of whom do not have access to vision care. On World Sight Day eyesight organizations and countless celebrities collaborate to raise …

Does Vice President Pence Have Pink Eye? Here’s What You May Have Seen During The Debate

A fly and Mike Pence’s eye got the attention of social media during his debate against Senator Kamala Harris on Wednesday night.

Can Plexiglass Dividers Really Stop The Covid-19 Coronavirus?

During tonight’s debate, plexiglass dividers and 12 feet, 3 inches, will be three things that separate current Vice-President Mike Pence and Democratic Vice-President candidate Kamala Harris.

ViacomCBS Releases Global Report On Youth Mental Health In 2020 With Surprising Results

When most people think of ViacomCBS, they think of television and popular channels like MTV, Nickelodean and Comedy Central. But in a new report, Beyond 2020: Global Youth ViacomCBS explores how the events of 2020 are shaping young people’s mental heal…

Rite Aid To Buy Seattle’s Bartell Drugs Chain

Rite Aid said it will pay $95 million to buy Bartell Drugs, a family-owned Seattle-based drugstore chain of 67 pharmacies.

Humana: Moving Doctors From Fee-For-Service Cut Medicare Costs 19%

Humana’s shift from fee-for-service medicine to value-based payments for doctors is trimming more costs for seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans, the health insurance company says, citing a new annual internal study.

5 Ways Trauma And Poverty Affect Childhood Development

Poverty, neglect, housing instability, violence, food insecurity and separation from parents all affect childhood development – and thus, lifelong health. Yet, 13 million children are food insecure and one in six children live in poverty. Here are 5 th…

Dexamethasone: Here Are The Side Effects Of The Covid-19 Coronavirus Treatment That Trump Received

In addition to physical side effects, corticosteroids can affect your mood, thinking, and behavior.

Walmart’s Health Plans Launch In Time For Medicare Open Enrollment

Walmart is launching health plans through a new brokerage that will be available for the first time for seniors signing up this fall for Medicare medical and drug benefits in 2021.

Will Trump, Congressional Infections Boost Innovations For Covid-19 Survivors?

The recent burst of coronavirus infections could accelerate three significant innovations affecting every Covid-19 survivor.