Biden to Propose Overhaul of U.S. Nursing Homes

[ad_1] TUESDAY, March 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) Minimum staffing levels will be a main feature of a major overhaul of U.S. nursing homes that President Joe Biden is expected to announce in his State of the Union speech Tuesday night. Staffing levels are considered a critical marker for nursing home quality, but the pandemic has […]

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Fewer Rainy Days Are Bringing Earlier Springs

[ad_1] TUESDAY, March 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) Never mind what the calendar says — your plants will tell you when spring is here. And even in Northern regions, they’re leafing out earlier than ever in recent decades due to climate change. In a new study, researchers attribute the early greening to two key factors: warmer […]

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One Big Motivator to Get COVID Vaccine: Travel

[ad_1] TUESDAY, March 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) Wanderlust has become a strong incentive for Americans to get COVID-19 vaccines, a new study finds. The bucket list beckons, and “many people consider travel an essential part of their lifestyle and a contributor to their sense of well-being,” said study lead author Dogan Gursoy, a professor in […]

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TikTok videos can now be 10 minutes

[ad_1] The maximum video length on TikTok has increased – again – this time to 10 minutes, the social media platform has confirmed. This change, which is rolling out globally over the next few weeks, follows months of testing.  At launch, TikTok videos were limited to 15 seconds. TikTok later increased the maximum video length […]

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Allergy Season Is Near: Be Prepared

[ad_1] SATURDAY, Feb. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) Spring allergies are a perennial annoyance, but if you’re focusing on the pandemic, they still could catch you by surprise, an expert says. “People still have COVID on their minds,” said Dr. Mark Corbett, president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. “They might not be […]

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