SINGAPORE — A new Covid-19 treatment could become available in Singapore and beyond by early 2021 as homegrown biotech company Hummingbird Bioscience joins major names in making steps to combat the coronavirus. The experimental antibody therapy, which works by “building a wall” around infected cells, aims to provide necessary treatment even as pharmaceutical giants make
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President-elect Joe Biden discusses protecting the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and his health care plans during a news conference in Wilmington, Delaware, November 10, 2020. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters President-elect Joe Biden’s coronavirus advisors will meet with the leading drug companies developing coronavirus vaccines this week, Ron Klain, Biden’s newly selected chief of staff, said
Medical professionals treat a patient infected with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at United Memorial Medical Center in Houston, Texas, November 12, 2020. Callaghan O’Hare | Reuters The United States reported a record-high number of people hospitalized with Covid-19 on Friday as more states roll out fresh restrictions to slow the spread of the virus ahead
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot told CNBC on Friday that she understands people are growing weary of coronavirus restrictions, but she urged the city’s residents to comply with her stay-at-home advisory in order to prevent additional deaths from Covid-19. A day earlier, Lightfoot issued a 30-day advisory for the country’s third-largest city, which asks residents to
Spring starts this week, which means it’s time to get your butt in gear— literally! Before you know it, summer will be here, and you want to rock that bikini when the hot weather hits, right? Then start our Ultimate Butt Lift Program TODAY! If you do so, in just ten weeks, you will see
Widespread Covid-19 testing is credited in a new federally backed study with catching and stopping asymptomatic spread among nearly 2,000 Marine recruits, providing more evidence that frequent testing can help contain the virus. Dr. Stuart Sealfon, the senior author of the paper and a neurologist at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai in
EpiSmash from Blackstone™ Labs, containing 100mg of Laxogenin and 150mg of Epicatechin in a single liposomal tablet, is up to 25x more potent than other Laxogenin and Epicatechin products. EpiSmash is safe for both men and women to take. Anyone can use this product! Whether you’re trying to stay completely natural, bridge between cycles, on
From left; Former U.S. Rep. John Shadegg, Citizens United President David Bossie, former Arizona Treasurer Jeff DeWitt, Arizona U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz.,speaking, Republican Party Chairwoman Kelli Ward, and U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., participate in an Arizona Republican Party news conference, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in Phoenix. Matt York | AP David Bossie, who
The weekends are a great time to try a new recipe, or two. Typically, the weekends offer a little more downtime so take advantage of it and get creative. Find a recipe you wish to try and go for it! If the recipe isn’t completely healthy, there are ways you can modify any recipe to
Democratic U.S. presidential nominee Joe Biden smiles as he takes off his mask to speak about the voting results of the 2020 U.S. presidential election during an appearance in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., November 4, 2020. Kevin Lemarque | Reuters President-elect Joe Biden is expected on Monday to announce the members of his coronavirus task force,
No matter where you look, you will see people talking about how squats are the king (or queen) of strength training exercises. I love squats as much as the next girl, and I find myself constantly experimenting with how I can make my workouts and the workouts for my clients as efficient as possible. Along
Early research suggests that fitness trackers can predict COVID-19 by tracking changes in a person’s activity. One of the keys to preventing the spread of SARS-CoV-2 – the virus responsible for the COVID-19 illness – is quick identification, tracing and isolation of cases before it can be spread further to others. This has been particularly
PlayStation 5 Sony Sony said on Thursday that its new PS5 game console, which will compete directly with Microsoft‘s new Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, will not be sold in retail stores on launch day due to the spread of coronavirus. Game console launches typically lead to long lines of consumers waiting to
One of the greatest discoveries in the world of fitness over the past 10 years is the better understanding of carbs and how they relate to muscle growth. Carbs have become the evil stepmothers of the nutrition world, but for true massive muscle growth, carbs provide the link between ho-hum and wow. Not just any
“Living the devoted lifestyle is one where you are devoted to creating a wholesome way of life that is effortless, fun and flexible.” This is an incredible two-for-one interview with fit moms Gina Aliotti and Dana Lynn Kaye. Both of these moms are also entrepreneurs and stay in GREAT shape all year long! In this
The coronavirus outbreak in the United States will likely get so bad that the country will see more than 1,000 Covid-19 deaths per day for a “sustained period of time,” former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb said Tuesday. The U.S. reported more than 84,000 new cases of the virus and 557 new
A prototype from Project Amber of an EEG headset. Alphabet Alphabet‘s experimental research group, X, has been quietly working on an experimental project to monitor symptoms of depression. A blog post published on Monday details how a team of neuroscientists, hardware and software engineers and product experts have been working on a series of prototypes
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks at a news conference on September 08, 2020 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is ending a requirement for travelers from places with a high amount of coronavirus cases to quarantine for two weeks upon arriving in the state. Instead,
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch-Pool/Getty Images) The U.S. is reporting an “extremely high and quite unacceptable” daily number of Covid-19 cases ahead of the winter season when people will be spending more time indoors and threatening to spread the virus even more, White
A lab technician inspects filled vials of investigational coronavirus disease (COVID-19) treatment drug remdesivir at a Gilead Sciences facility in La Verne, California. Gilead Sciences Inc | Reuters Gilead Sciences reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter earnings on Wednesday with revenue rising 17% from a year earlier, driven by sales of coronavirus treatment remdesivir. Gilead’s antiviral drug remdesivir,
A waiter prepares to close a bar-restaurant on Piazza Navona in Rome on October 26, 2020, as the country faces a second wave of infections to the Covid-19 (the novel coronavirus). Tiziana Fabi | AFP | Getty Images The World Health Organization warned Monday that some countries may need to shut down their non-essential businesses
When aiming for health and fitness in our lives, we should avoid a quick fix or an instant gratification mentality. We should approach health and fitness as a lifestyle, incorporating good habits over time and allowing ourselves to make these habits a part of our daily lives. See diet and exercise from a new perspective.
Epidemiologist Dr. Ali Mokdad is advising people across the U.S. “to be very careful” and ” to change our behaviors” as the nation heads toward winter, the worst season for viral transmission. Mokdad’s research estimates America could see more than 500,000 total deaths from Covid-19 by the end of February, more than double the current
A resident in a wheelchair at an assisted living facility in Boston, MA on September 02, 2020. homes. Craig F. Walker | Boston Globe | Getty Images Thousands of long-term care and assisted living facilities have already opted into the Trump administration’s program with CVS Health and Walgreens to administer coronavirus vaccines to seniors, a
Reverse Dieting is a relatively new concept that was made popular by the If It Fits Your Macros nutritional approach. Reverse Dieting was proposed to help individuals avoid substantial weight re-gain once they have reached their desired goal weight by slowing reintroducing calories. Wondering if Reverse Dieting is something you should give a try? Read
Medics transfer a patient on a stretcher from an ambulance outside of Emergency at Coral Gables Hospital where Coronavirus patients are treated in Coral Gables near Miami, on July 30, 2020. Chandan Khanna | AFP | Getty Images A top official at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday that the agency is
Insulin is secreted from the pancreas whenever we eat any food that contains sugar—so basically that includes all carbohydrates. While most people only associate Insulin with sugar and weight gain, it also has an important role in building muscle. Insulin is considered one of the most anabolic, or muscle building, hormones in the body, so
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks during a daily briefing following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Manhattan in New York City, New York, July 13, 2020. Mike Segar | Reuters Travelers from a majority of states and territories across the U.S. arriving in New York are now required to quarantine upon arrival