New findings address widely eradicated cardiovascular disease that continues to plague developing nations November 15, 2021 Penicillin, a widely available and affordable antibiotic, may be one key to turning the tide on the deadly impacts of rheumatic heart disease (RHD) for children in […]
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All together now: Childcare is not a boutique women’s issue
EXCERPTS Well that—in the internet parlance of our times—escalated quickly. On Monday, annoyed by some of the talking points I heard at the announcement of a landmark childcare agreement between Alberta and the federal government, I tweeted this: A thousand retweets and 9,000 likes later, I guess I’m not the only one […]
Gifts For Your Loved Ones Who Are Always Stressed Out
Gifts For Your Loved Ones Who Are Always Stressed Out | HuffPost Life Part of HuffPost Wellness. ©2021 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. Let’s be honest, this past year (or year-plus) has been… a lot. You’re stressed. Your friends and family […]
FBI email servers were hacked to target a security researcher
The FBI appears to have been used as a pawn in a fight between hackers and security researchers. According to Bleeping Computer, the FBI has confirmed intruders compromised its email servers early today (November 13th) to send fake messages claiming recipients had fallen prone to data breaches. The emails tried […]
When mom and child interact, physiology and behavior coordinate — ScienceDaily
When mothers and their children play together, they instinctively respond to each other’s cues. And positive interactions promote the child’s healthy socioemotional development. A new study from the University of Illinois examines how physiological and behavioral reactions coordinate during mother-child playtime. The findings highlight the importance of responsive communication, and […]
Baking Steels: The Kitchen Tool That Prevents Soggy-Bottomed Pie Crusts
Pie lovers and “Great British Bake Off” fans alike are all too familiar with the dreaded soggy bottom. Sure, your pie will still taste OK with a soggy bottom, but it’ll be impossible to cut into a clean slice that doesn’t spill into a mess all over your plate. Enter […]
The Treasury Department is buying sensitive app data for investigations
It’s no secret that app data can reach investigators without much oversight, but you might be surprised at just who is buying that data. The Intercept and advocacy group Tech Inquiry have learned that the US Treasury Department recently bought sensitive app data from Babel Street, the same firm that […]
Children’s National Rare Disease Institute named a Center of Excellence by the National Organization for Rare Disorders
Designation recognizes the commitment to improving access and care for patients with rare diseases November 04, 2021 The Rare Disease Institute (RDI) at Children’s National Hospital announced its designation as a NORD Rare Disease Center of Excellence, joining a highly select group of […]
Nurses as parents exemplify link between poor sleep and daily stress — ScienceDaily
A new paper in the peer-reviewed Journal of Sleep Research details how nurses who also are parents might be more susceptible than other groups to daily stress aggravated by poor sleep. The consequences of the sleep-stressor link in nurses with children may affect their caregiving at home and on the […]
The 10 Best Instagram Recipes From October 2021
1 search at the most-favored recipes on the HuffPost Flavor Instagram account (which you ought to follow!) from Oct, and you will see that our brains have collectively embraced the autumnal spirit. Between the ten most-favored recipes are a few sorts of squash ― delicata, spaghetti and butternut ― together […]