The Oura ring was originally intended for use as a sleep tracker, but it has recently gotten attention for its apparent ability to detect COVID-19. In April, the ring’s maker commissioned a joint study with the West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute that found Oura was able to predict coronavirus symptoms 24 hours before onset by picking up on a slight rise in body temperature and other subtle physiological changes....

Devine says the worst thing women can do for their health is neglect these pivotal appointments, which include general annual physicals, immunizations, breast health checks, and gynecologist visits. “Don’t put those things off because not getting STI and STD testing or getting a mammogram, all of those things add up and impact your health and wellness,” the nurse explains. While preventative care is essential for both men and women, Devine says keeping up with these appointments is extra crucial for women “because our hormones dictate everything,” says Devine....

USA Today spoke to a number of people who had seen their pets die in terrible circumstances. Rhonda Bomwell of Somerset, New Jersey, saw her 9-year-old Papillon service dog stop breathing with his eyes rolling back in his head a day after she fitted him with a Seresto collar. Ron Packard of Brockton, Massachusetts, saw two of his otherwise healthy Cavachons experience seizures before becoming lethargic, vomiting, and refusing food....

Read the original article on Best Life. On May 10, the U.S. State Department announced it had eased travel restrictions for the U.K. as well as Israel, Reuters reports. Since mid-March 2020, the U.S. has banned nearly all non-U.S. citizens who have recently visited the U.K. In April, both Britain and Israel were raised to the State Department’s highest warning level—“Level 4: Do Not Travel”—as their situations with the virus took a turn for the worse....

Have you ever wondered where your “missing” luggage disappears to? Well, it’s quite possible that your long-forgotten carry-on is sitting in a facility in Scottsboro, Alabama. This city is home to the Unclaimed Baggage Center, a one-of-a-kind store that sells lost or unclaimed airline luggage items. On the retail floor, you’ll find everything from iPads to a $15,000 Rolex watch. The unique shop has become an iconic symbol and tourist attraction for the state of Alabama, hosting more than a million visitors annually from more than 40 countries....

To come up with their list, the researchers examined fever data from smart thermometers; movement data to see which areas are at an increased risk of accelerated transmission; and risk factors such as economic and social vulnerabilities, which might make a community more susceptible to COVID. Currently, they warn that the following five states are at risk of becoming the next COVID hotspots. And for more risk factors to be aware of, check out 24 Things You’re Doing Every Day That Put You at COVID Risk....

This sale is thanks to SkyMiles Cruises, a cruise-booking website where travelers can earn valuable Delta SkyMiles simply by using their booking platform. SkyMiles Cruises is calling this “America’s Largest Cruise Sale,” where travelers can book sailings starting as low as $34 per night. Bookings will also earn up to 10,000 Delta SkyMiles, which could easily cover at least one flight in your future. If you’re not yet ready to book, be sure to sign up for SkyMiles Cruises news, which shares the best deals with travelers each week....

RELATED: If You Have Omicron, This Is When You’ll Begin to Feel Symptoms. According to a Jan. 13 update from the Zoe COVID Study App, the most common symptom of Omicron is a runny nose. “In the early days of the pandemic, it was thought that having a runny nose was not a symptom of COVID-19, and was much more likely to be a sign of a regular cold,” the researchers noted....

RELATED: Moderna CEO Just Gave This Sobering Update on New Variant Vaccine. Elad Maor, MD, a cardiologist working in Tel Aviv, Israel, was the first Israeli to test positive for the new Omicron variant on Nov. 27, according to The New York Times. Maor told the news outlet that the symptoms he experienced after testing positive included a fever, sore throat, and aching muscles. Maor also said he did not start to feel better until five days after and was concerned that the variant had hit him so hard even though he is fully vaccinated....

RELATED: Another Major Airline Is Cutting Flights for the Next 2 Months. A technical issue forced U.S. regional air carrier SkyWest Airlines to cancel around 700 flights on Oct. 21, Reuters reported. The issue was internally based, causing the airline to cease all operations for a total of five hours before it was resolved. A spokeswoman for SkyWest told the news outlet that it is working “to return to normal operations as quickly as possible,” but the effects have already been wide-reaching....

In just a few short months, the CDC has collected a tremendous amount of data on the COVID vaccines’ safety. In fact, they say that safety monitoring for these vaccines has been “the most intense and comprehensive in U.S. history.” Using the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), a spontaneous reporting system, and v-safe, an active surveillance system in which patients can self-report side effects via an app, they’ve reviewed the administration of nearly 14 million doses over the course of a single month....

Due to a decorative sticker with ink containing more lead than the federal government allows, Hasbro had to recall an estimated 54,900 water guns. According to UCPSC, the green-and-orange Super Soaker XP 20 (below) and the orange-and-blue Super Soaker XP 30 (above), sold at Target between March and July of this year, are the primary culprits.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Lead exposure can result in various complications, and in severe cases, may be deadly....

Airlines such as American and Delta in the U.S., KLM and Easyjet in Europe, and Virgin Australia have announced revamped in-flight service of hard beverages on many of their routes. Executives made the decision in an effort to protect flight crews and other flyers from prolonged exposure to passengers who could potentially be contagious. The changes also aim to ensure that passengers spend more time wearing their mandatory face masks rather than sipping their cocktails....

RELATED: This Beloved Movie Theater Chain Just Filed for Bankruptcy. Beloved movie chain Alamo Drafthouse filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on March 3, 2021, citing financial trouble related to the COVID-19 pandemic.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb The chain, which operated 41 theaters at the time, subsequently sold the bulk of its assets to Altamont Capital and Fortress Investment Group as a means of keeping most of its individual locations afloat. The movie theater now hopes to open new locations across the country in the near future....

To find out, we looked to the 2021 version of pest control company Orkin’s annual rattiest cities list. To determine which city had the worst rat problem in the U.S., Orkin ranked metro regions based upon the number of new rodent treatments—both residential and commercial included—performed by the company from Sept. 15, 2020 to Sept. 15, 2021. Read on to discover which city has the worst rat problem in the U....

Here’s some good news: An analysis of research published in the BMJ on July 26 reveals that wearing a mask isn’t actually emboldening most people to forgo other protective measures. Researchers reviewed six studies that evaluated the efficacy of mask-wearing on viral transmission, as well as adherence to hand hygiene practices. In all six studies that examined both variables, people who wore masks were no less likely to adequately wash their hands than those who didn’t wear masks....

RELATED: Target Just Banned the Purchase of This One Thing at All Its Stores. For the latest store closure news delivered right to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter. In doing so, the Jeff Bezos-owned mega-retailer hopes to “simplify the experience for our customers,” spokesperson Carly Golden told The Seattle Times. RELATED: These 3 Beloved Clothing Brands Just Filed for Bankruptcy.

The new study, published in The Lancet journal on Sept. 25, found that fewer than 1 in 10 Americans showed signs of a prior coronavirus infection as of late July, indicating that the “vast majority” are still vulnerable to a coronavirus infection. Observing around 28,500 patients being treated for dialysis around the country, the researchers searched for the prevalence of coronavirus antibodies to indicate how many people had prior signs of the virus....

The A-lister said that once she “hit the bullseye” by winning an Oscar at 26 years old, she had to recalibrate a bit. Paltrow admitted she realized she “frankly doesn’t love acting that much as it turns out” and didn’t know where to turn following such early success. Since acting didn’t fulfill Paltrow, she “sort of felt like, well, now who am I supposed to be?” and found herself wondering, “What am I driving towards?...

To figure out which state had the highest rate over the last five years, the researchers analyzed the number of reported work-related injuries from 2016 to 2021. Overall, the U.S. had 64,842 work-related injuries reported in the last five years, averaging 12,968 every year. The firm’s results showed that Indiana is the safest state for workers, after recording only 27 work-related injuries between 2016 and 2021—this translates to 0.4 injuries per 100,000 people in the relatively safe state when it comes to workplace harm....