Vaccine companies defend COVID-19 supply deals before sceptical MEPs

Politicians accuse manufacturers of lack of transparency over multi-million deals with Brussels, and raise concerns over exemptions from legal action in case vaccines go wrong   Pascal Canfin, chair of ENVI, the parliamentary committee on the environment, public health and food safety. Photo: European Parliament. Companies developing Covid-19 vaccines were forced to defend their multi-million […]

How to Properly Thaw Beef

How to Properly Thaw Beef This post is a collaboration with Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner., on behalf of the Beef Checkoff, as part of my role as a member of the Beef Expert Bureau. When I was a girl, I learned firsthand why to never leave beef to thaw on the counter top overnight. […]

How to Host a Safe and Welcoming Dinner Party During a Pandemic

24 Sep How to Host a Safe and Welcoming Dinner Party During a Pandemic By Jen Verola and Toby Amidor As the hot summer evenings fade into cool fall nights, the idea of hosting a cozy outdoor dinner party may seem appealing. It’s an opportunity to connect with friends and family over your favorite fall […]

Healthy Meal Delivery Services as Backup for Your Busy Life

A review of the best organic and healthy meal delivery services, including meal prep kits, healthy groceries, frozen meals and frozen smoothie mix subscriptions. Let’s face it. As much as we want to eat healthy, we don’t always have time to plan, shop, prep and cook all the healthy meals we imagine ourselves eating. Lots […]

The Best Reusable Lunch Containers For All Your Individual Needs

A roundup of the best reusable lunch containers including eco-friendly bento box lunch containers, reusable snack containers and thermos containers to meet the needs of everyone in the family. Got a picky child who doesn’t like different foods to touch? Is plastic-free your thing because it’s safer and better for the planet? Need a lightweight lunch container because […]

7 Superfoods That Can Balance Hormones and Improve Skin

  7 Superfoods That Can Balance Hormones and Improve Skin Amelia Grant April 16, 2020 Beauty, Beauty How to, Health, Lifestyle, Lifestyle How to   Skin is the largest organ of your body that protects you against the elements. Those people who possess glowing, smooth, hydrated, and clear skin can be proud of it. On […]

How to Make a CDC-Approved Cloth Face Mask

A fabric face covering won’t protect you from getting Covid-19, but it might help prevent you from spreading the virus if you must leave the house. Wearing a cloth face mask does not replace any of the other recommended safety measures, but experts now believe it is better than leaving your home with a bare […]

Will Empty Bleachers Change the Psychology of Sports?

When German and US soccer kick off this summer, there will be no crowds. That might squelch the home-field advantage—and the emotion that drives players.   Photograph: Getty Images Just like Dallas hair salons and Colorado coffee shops, a few professional sports leagues are reopening, albeit with a twist. On Saturday, Germany’s Bundesliga soccer league […]

What’s the Strange Ailment Affecting Kids With Covid-19?

The spate of inflammatory symptoms has sparked anxiety in parents, but experts say the big picture hasn’t changed: The kids are still (mostly) alright.         Photograph: Getty Images The list of things that Covid-19 does to the body keeps getting longer. Between the cytokine storms, the neurological ailments, the swollen-up toes, it’s […]