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According to a new study from University of California, says drivers who spend more than 20 minutes in their cars are at risk of exposure to cancer-causing carcinogens. Aalekhya Reddam, lead author and graduate student at UCR and calculated the daily dose of benzene and formaldehyde being inhaled by drivers. In a study, published this week […]
While stressing that he “didn’t want to over promise here,” President Joe Biden mentioned that he thinks the country could be somewhat back to normal by Christmas. He commented on the fact that the current vaccinations and herd immunity were doing their jobs, and the ability to spread the disease is going to diminish over […]
According to officials in New Hanover County, Virginia, the NBA champion Michael Jordan has donated over $10 million to open two medical clinics that will help the uninsured or underinsured residents in his hometown. Jordan gave a statement, saying: “Everyone should have access to quality health care, no matter where they live, or whether or […]
As phase 1B of the vaccination approaches, the Monroe County Department of Public Health is gearing up for the most efficient distribution possible. This week, essential workers will become eligible for the vaccine. As soon as the County receives the first shipment, a scheduling link will be posted here. The link will schedule a total […]
Officials at SUNY Geneseo are becoming concerned with the rising number of COVID-19 cases that have popped up since students began in-person class on Monday. A majority of the 106 positive cases are coming from the tests required before returning to campus, and the State of New York says that those don’t count toward shutting […]
According to officials over at the University of Rochester Medical Center and Rochester Regional Health, hospital visitation will resume next week in a limited capacity. The announcement came from URMC Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Michael Apostolakos and RRH Chief Medical Officer Dr. Robert Mayo. “I’m so pleased to see this change and I hope everyone […]
After the successful result of the Buffalo Bills playoff game model, Governor Andrew Cuomo is going to let large arenas begin hosting music and sporting events again after February 23. “We’re going to now extend the Buffalo Bills example: Any large stadium or arena can open on February 23,” Gov. Cuomo said. “Their plan has […]
On March 16, n educational children’s program produced by the Obamas called “Waffles + Mochi” will be available to stream on Netflix. The 10-episode program will focus on how kids can build a healthy lifestyle through staying active and eating food that’s good for them. EW has the official synopsis: “Once upon a thyme, deep […]
Officials from the University of Rochester sent out a mass email on Tuesday that let everyone know they might have to pause the spring semester if COVID-19 cases continue to grow. Over the past couple of weeks, the number of positive cases has hit the same number as it was from the first two months […]
According to reports from the CDC, there are now over 900 new variants of the coronavirus that have the potential to spread more easily and bypass immunities. Florida has become a breeding ground for these modified strains and recent statistics have shown there are 343 cases of a new, faster spreading variant. It’s been named […]
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