By all accounts we are in the midst of one of the worst cold and flu seasons in years. Local emergency rooms are operating at capacity taking care of patients sickened with potentially serious respiratory infection.
One causing lots of misery right now is called Respiratory Syncytial Virus or RSV, according to Dr. Mark Morocco from the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. It's slang name, he says, is the "Snot Flu."
The latest report from the California Health Department shows roughly half of patients tested for the flu last week are in fact infected with RSV.
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED), which considers itself the definitive record of acceptable English words, has just formalized its status as a legitimate noun and verb in relation to social media site Twitter.
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED), which considers itself the definitive record of acceptable English words, has just formalized its status as a legitimate noun and verb in relation to social media site Twitter.
All My Children is one of the soap operas that made its transition from TV to web. Star Heather Roop talked about the online series and how it differs than when it was on TV.
All My Children is one of the soap operas that made its transition from TV to web. Star Heather Roop talked about the online series and how it differs than when it was on TV.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:28 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:28:33 GMT
Breaking news on the Kim & Kanye baby front. A name for the blessed child may have been chosen. The situation is still fluid but reports indicate the baby will be named "Kaidence Donda West."
Breaking news on the Kim & Kanye baby front. A name for the blessed child may have been chosen. Or not. The situation is still fluid but what we DO know is Media Take Out is reporting the baby will be named "Kaidence Donda West."
Monday, June 17 2013 9:04 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:04:38 GMT
An estimated one in three American children report having been bullied by a brother or sister.
An estimated one in three American children report having been bullied by a brother or sister. According to a new study published in "Pediatrics" bullying by a sibling can be just as harmful as bullying from peers or strangers, with serious consequences including depression, anxiety, and lowered self esteem.
Monday, June 17 2013 1:05 PM EDT2013-06-17 17:05:18 GMT
He's one of the biggest young stars in the world of music. 16-year-old Cody Simpson is otherwise known as Australia's 'Justin Bieber.' He has 5 million followers on Twitter.
He's one of the biggest young stars in the world of music. 16-year-old Cody Simpson is otherwise known as Australia's 'Justin Bieber.' He has 5 million followers on Twitter, and recently played at Club Nokia in Los Angeles.
Movie Critic Christy Lemire talked about the summer movies, specifically 'Man Of Steel', 'This Is The End', and 'The Bling Ring'.
Movie Critic Christy Lemire talked about the summer movies, specifically 'Man Of Steel', 'This Is The End', and 'The Bling Ring'. You can also visit Christy's YouTube page at http://youtube.com/WhatTheFlickShow
Friday, June 14 2013 1:43 PM EDT2013-06-14 17:43:36 GMT
Think of it as "Survivor" for the work force. The judge and jury on who gets to stay on the job are the employees. They can even fire management. This local company is part of the new reality show.
Think of it as "Survivor" for the work force. The judge and jury on who gets to stay on the job are the employees. They can even fire management. This local company is part of the new reality show.
