A former Democratic congressman has proposed releasing federal aid to people who agree to receive a coronavirus vaccine in hopes of helping the U.S. economy recover faster and keep millions of Americans safe from infection. 

John Delaney, an American entrepreneur and former Maryland congressman, made the proposal during an interview with CNBC. The plan would involve giving people a $1,500 in stimulus check in exchange for getting immunized. 

White House infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci had previously said that at least 75% of the American population should be vaccinated before “some semblance of normal life” returns. Achieving that level of vaccination could protect millions of Americans, including people who cannot take

“That means stopping nonessential activities, staying in as much as possible and avoiding social activities outside of your household,” Chokshi said.

Hospitalizations have been rising for weeks with a seasonal surge in infections. Chokshi said hospitals in the city reported more than 1,100 COVID-19 patients, twice as many compared to less than three weeks ago and the highest number since early June.

That’s still far below the more than 12,000 COVID-19 patients citywide in April,

Back in May, emergency physician Craig Spencer, MD, and a team at Columbia University and NewYork-Presbyterian hospital in New York City made an animated video to provide a glimpse inside a hospital treating COVID-19 patients.

Spencer recently shared that video again on Twitter, because it’s still the daily experience for many hospitals as COVID-19 surges across the U.S. — and because seeing the reality may help people take it seriously.

“Hospitals and healthcare providers all over the country are on the brink,” Spencer told MedPage Today. “The scenes in this video still play out over a thousand times every day, with family members saying goodbye to their loved ones over grainy video connections.”

Some have argued that part of the reason Americans don’t take the virus as seriously as they should is because they don’t come face-to-face with its consequences often enough.

“If many Americans still see the

The Los Angeles County public health director on Saturday warned residents that they “need to not gather with anyone not in our immediate household” as COVID-19 cases have surged and the holiday season continues. New restrictions for the county, the strictest in the state of California, are set to go into effect on Monday, November 30 and last until December 20. 

“I understand everyone’s frustration, but we are headed into the holiday season and more than anything we are longing to spend time with our friends and family,” said Los Angeles County Public Health director Barbara Ferrer. “If we really care about each other and we care about those essential workers taking risks everyday to make sure we have food, water, healthcare and needed services, we need to not gather with people not in our immediate household, at least for the immediate future.”

The new restrictions prohibit most public

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We’ve all got someone on our gift list who either makes—or wants to make—exercise a priority. Thankfully, you don’t need a lot of expensive equipment to get a good workout, but certain gear can make exercise more comfortable, effective, or fun. These items—selected from past Picks pieces—will make a ride, run, or lifting session a little bit better.

For the biker in your life, consider rounding out their gear with a bike-themed gift: a multitool, a more sophisticated light, and a pouch. Staff writer Henry Grabar said of this multitool, “This little workhorse will help you do simple things at home, like raise your seat or remove your front wheel to get the bike into a car.”

“A decent pair of lights will

Although the incidence of stroke is increasing steadily among young adults, the incidence of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) remains stable, a new analysis suggests.

This finding raises the question of whether cardiovascular risk factors are the main cause of the increasing incidence of stroke among younger people, said the researchers.

“It has been a mystery why the number of strokes in young adults has been growing,” Michelle Hu Leppert, MD, assistant professor of neurology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Aurora, told Medscape Medical News. “This is a trend seen worldwide.”

Leppert presented the findings at the European Stroke Organization-World Stroke Organization (ESO-WSO) Conference 2020.

The incidence of stroke has risen among young adults even as it has declined markedly in older adults. In 2017, a study by George and colleagues showed that discharge diagnoses for cardiovascular risk factors among young adults who had been hospitalized

The World Health Organization (WHO) is recommending people increase their activity and get more exercise during the pandemic.

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WHO issues new guidelines calling for people to get more exercise

The new guidelines recommend at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate to vigorous aerobic activity per week for adults and an average of 60 minutes for children. Adults 65 and older are advised to add activities that focus on balance and coordination, as well as strength training, to improve health and prevent falls.

Pregnant women are encouraged to maintain physical activity during pregnancy and post-delivery.

The health agency said 1 in 4 adults, and four out of five adolescents, do not get enough physical activity, an issue that has gotten worse due to the coronavirus pandemic.

“Being physically active is critical for health and well-being – it can help to add years to life and life

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