The coronavirus is leaving a lasting impression on a generation of young doctors.
In the U.S., there are some 130,000 medical residents — doctors in their final years of training after medical school — who make up a vital part of the workforce.
Now a global pandemic has become the centerpiece of their training.
Many are pulling long hours in emergency departments and intensive care units treating patients infected with the coronavirus, all while witnessing the health care system under unprecedented stress. Read More...
It's wedding season in Russia, and despite the fact that the country's annual divorce rate hovers around 50 percent, the number of Russians taking the plunge continues to rise. In 2014, 100,483 marriages were registered in Moscow — 3,900 more than in 2013, news agency RIA Novosti reported. Russian weddings have a reputation for being big, raucous events. They typically involve a party with lots of food and drink hosted by the bride and groom for their family and friends in a restaurant or hotel. But this may be changing. Many couples are opting for a smaller but more unique event, says one local wedding planner. Read More...