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Physician pay growth pushed down amid COVID-19. Women bear the brunt, survey finds

Dive Brief: A new survey by Doximity concludes that physician incomes rose only 1.5% this year compared to 2019, a steep drop compared to the steady 4% average increases recorded in recent years. The 2020 pay bump is also nearly a full point below the U.S. inflation rate, although they are still compensated handsomely. The survey… Read More »

Colleges crack down on parties to stem outbreaks

College administrators are clamping down on parties where students flout social distancing measures in an effort to prevent coronavirus outbreaks on campuses. “Every student must know that the parties and disregard for face masks, physical distancing and gathering size causing other universities to abandon in-person classes will not be tolerated at Vanderbilt,” said Vanderbilt University’s… Read More »

Coronavirus: Leicester ‘could be locked down’ says home secretary

The city of Leicester may be facing a localised lockdown after a rise in coronavirus cases, Home Secretary Priti Patel has confirmed. Speaking on the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show, she said it was “correct” that the government was considering the move, reported in The Sunday Times. About 25% of Leicester’s 2,494 confirmed Covid-19 cases were… Read More »

How much can you slim down in a month

Reaching your weight loss goals can be a big challenge, regardless of how much weight you want to lose. However, taking it one step at a time and making a few minor modifications to your diet and lifestyle can make weight loss much more manageable. By making some small changes to your daily routine, you… Read More »