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The Science of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines

February 20, 2025December 28, 2020 by Macee Hall

These new unique mRNA COVID-19 vaccines may not only change the course of the pandemic but may also change the way vaccinations are produced in the years to come.

The recent emergency approval and pending approval of Pfizer and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccinations provide hope that the coronavirus pandemic’s end is closer than ever before … Read more

Writing a Letter to Santa in 2020

February 20, 2025December 14, 2020 by Macee Hall

Writing a letter to Santa is a big deal to many kids around the globe, and with Christmas and other holidays looking a little different this year, this seemingly simple tradition has taken new life through the challenges of the pandemic.

Writing a letter to Santa is a big deal to many kids around the globe, and with Christmas and other holidays looking a little different … Read more

Countries Debate COVID-19 Immunity Passports

February 20, 2025December 4, 2020 by Macee Hall

COVID-19 immunity passports could bring back the air-travel industry and stimulate the world economy, but at what cost?

The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the whole world, but several groups are fighting to bring a taste of normalcy back. One such group is fighting … Read more

Amazon Pharmacy is Officially Up and Running

February 26, 2025November 30, 2020 by Macee Hall

Amazon, one of the U.S.’s largest online retailers, is making waves in the eCommerce community yet again with the announcement of Amazon Pharmacy. The new … Read more

How to enjoy 2020 Thanksgiving

February 26, 2025November 25, 2020 by Jeffrey Cooperstein

Enjoy your Thanksgiving safely Gatherings and celebrations with friends and family are joyous Thanksgiving rituals, but while it may look different this year, we have … Read more

Surprise Medical Billing in Michigan

February 20, 2025November 23, 2020 by Jeffrey Cooperstein

New legislation passed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer has made surprise medical billing in Michigan an illegal practice. The law prohibits medical providers from sending large … Read more

Special Enrollment Period from FEMA

February 26, 2025November 16, 2020 by Jenny McCann

Special Enrollment Period from FEMA Great News. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) granted a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for beneficiaries impacted by … Read more

Nokia Installing 4G/LTE Network on the Moon

February 26, 2025October 24, 2020 by Macee Hall

the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is partnering with Nokia Bell Labs to establish a full 4G/ LTE network on the moon by the end of 2022.

Over the past several decades, technology has taken a sharp turn and expanded in leaps and bounds, sometimes improving in ways not thought possible. Where … Read more

Trial On Mice Could Lead To Better Astronaut Recovery

January 20, 2025September 15, 2020 by Joe Manichia

Most people have seen the images and videos of astronauts running on treadmills that they are strapped down to, and this is necessary because astronauts … Read more

Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution Discussions Continue

January 20, 2025September 9, 2020 by Joe Manichia

Since the pandemic began, several companies including BioNTech and Pfizer have been working towards creating the world’s first COVID-19 vaccine. The time when that race … Read more