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Gloria Anderson receives her second COVID-19 vaccination.

COVID-19 Vaccination Has Been Conjuring Up Emotions And Memories

Some who have received the vaccine say it was an emotional experience. The feeling is similar for others who've survived previous epidemics ended by medical advancement.

Genevieve Villamora 44, says she suffered hair loss after recovering from COVID-19: Her hands would be covered with hair after a shower. It was "traumatic because as a woman so much of my femininity and self-image is linked to my hair," says the Washington, D.C., restaurateur. Her hair loss began to lessen four months out from her recovery from COVID.

Coronavirus FAQ: Does It Make Your Hair Fall Out?

The term "hair loss" has been googled a lot during this pandemic. What's going on?

Exterior of Vista Unified School District office. October 27, 2020

Vista Unified Reaches Agreement To 'Level Playing Field' For Female Athletes

The Vista Unified School District has reached an agreement to upgrade and improve its athletic facilities and resources for female student-athletes, resolving a Title IX dispute regarding gender equity at district campuses, it was announced Tuesday.

President Trump walks to the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Mary Trump says Donald and Fred Trump viewed getting sick as a sign of weakness.

Mary Trump Says Trump Family Saw Illness As 'Unforgivable Weakness'

The president's niece says illness was seen as "unacceptable" by Donald Trump and his father, Fred Trump. President Trump has been diagnosed with COVID-19.

Sesame Street characters Rosita, Elmo, and Wes perform in “Great Things,” a music video about how to process the emotions that can occur after experiencing bias.

'Sesame Street' Takes On A New Challenge: Teaching Military Kids About Racial Justice

As part of a special project targeted at military kids, Sesame Workshop and its Muppets are tackling the subjects of race, diversity, and discrimination.

Muslim devotees takes a selfie using their mobile phones after offering special prayers at the historic Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan.

Muslims Mark End Of Ramadan, But COVID Subdues Celebrations For A Second Year

Some 1.8 billion faithful around the world are marking Eid al-Fitr, but in many places, COVID-19 restrictions and concerns over the spread of virus were putting a damper on festivities.

A man works at a conveyor belt at the 855,000-square-foot Amazon warehouse in New York in 2019.

California Bill Passes, Giving Amazon Warehouse Workers Power To Fight Speed Quotas

California lawmakers have passed a first-of-its-kind legislation that targets Amazon and other large warehouses. The bill, opposed by retail and business groups, now heads to the governor's office.

Medical first aid is actually not what we're focused on in this situation, says Ampara Vilasmil, a mental health activity manager for a camp set up by MSF in Montepuez. Most of the people that come to the camps are hungry and tired but physically fine. It's actually psychological first aid they need to help them deal with the trauma they've been through.

A Surprising Kind Of First Aid For Mozambicans Fleeing Violence

Psychological first aid is part of the mission of Doctors Without Borders. They hope to give those fleeing the horrors of civil unrest the tools to start moving past their trauma.

A Look At The Gaza Strip, 2 Months After A Devastating 11-Day War With Israel

More than two months after a fierce 11-day war between Hamas and Israel, reconstruction on the devastated Gaza Strip is mostly on hold. Negotiations continue over what supplies can be allowed in.

An Army photo shows a soldier wearing a new approved ponytail hairstyle.

The Army Is Expanding Allowed Hairstyles For Women

Grooming standards changed this month for the Army, giving female soldiers more options. Many previously had to wear their hair in tight buns, leading to possible hair loss.

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