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When I was campaigning to have a second child a few years back, I kept telling my husband that I wanted our son to have a built-in, lifelong friend — or at least an ally. I don’t think I was naive about it. I know kids fight, and I know that sibling relationships are complex. […]

ROME — Expanding clusters of the new coronavirus were eyed warily Wednesday as the outbreak upended daily life and reshaped everything from the United States presidential race to Pope Francis’ travel. In the U.S., the caseload passed 1,000, and outbreaks on both sides of the country were stirring alarm, while in Europe, an increasingly locked-down

Image copyright Getty Images With the number of UK coronavirus cases set to rise, NHS England says it is scaling up its capacity for testing people for the infection. It means 10,000 tests a day can be done – 8,000 more than the 1,500 being carried out currently. Confirmation of any positive test results will

The coronavirus outbreak has, among other things, forced us all to face a jarring reality. Most of us (not pointing fingers, men) are not washing our hands correctly. Washing for 20 seconds is one of the easiest lines of defense against COVID-19, according to the CDC and basically everyone you know on social media. More

TRIPOLI, Libya — Yazan, a 1-year-old Libyan boy, was born with congenital heart disease. With just one chamber, the organ pumped so little blood that when Yazan cried, his skin turned black. Without surgery, he would not survive. But Yazan’s country, Libya, has only one heart surgeon who can’t possibly perform surgeries on 1,200 or

Image copyright Getty Images Incorrect use of menstrual cups could be resulting in some women suffering pelvic organ prolapse, the Victoria Derbyshire programme has been told. The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy wants some manufacturers to include better safety advice. Menstrual cups fit into the vagina and collect period blood. They are not currently regulated in

35 Tweets About Parenting In The Age Of Coronavirus | HuffPost Life Part of HuffPost Parenting. ©2020 Verizon Media. All rights reserved. Huffington Post. As the coronavirus outbreak nears pandemic level, families in the United States are dealing with school closures, empty grocery store shelves and a general sense of fear. So, as they do

The Food and Drug Administration is halting most inspections of overseas plants that ship drugs, medical equipment and other goods to the U.S. amid the growing coronavirus outbreak By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer March 11, 2020, 1:28 AM 2 min read WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday halted nearly all inspections

Image copyright Getty Images The government is considering a policy of “cocooning” groups of people who are most vulnerable to coronavirus. People in care homes and others who are less likely to survive the disease may be kept apart from the wider population until herd immunity has been established. A government adviser said an army

At this stage of the coronavirus outbreak, you have probably seen the recommendation in your office bathroom and read the advice from health officials: Washing your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water is one of the best ways to prevent you and your community from getting sick. The Centers for Disease