Public Health

6 ways to support children with autism during COVID-19 pandemic

For children with autism spectrum disorder, who thrive on routines and predictability, the everyday disruptions and uncertainty from the pandemic may be especially stressful. Cherished...

In people with COVID-19, a heart attack may be something different

In a new study, researchers found that 18 patients with severe COVID-19 treated at a New York City hospital showed the classic signs of...

Best tips for a successful transition to remote work

Effective remote work hinges on a disciplined awareness of the remote experience, exceptional communication habits, and a willingness to embrace technology. While it can...

Doctor advises ‘follow your nose’ to early COVID-19 diagnosis

In a new paper, researchers suggest that during the COVID-19 pandemic, the sudden onset of difficulty with smell (anosmia) or taste (dysgeusia), with no...

How to improve your mental health, well-being during COVID-19 lockdown

Coping with a public health emergency can be stressful as people try to manage the uncertainty about the future, health concerns, financial instability, access...

Are contact lenses increasing your COVID-19 infection risk?

you’re not supposed to touch your face, should contact lens wearers shift to glasses during the COVID-19 pandemic? David Chu, assistant professor of ophthalmology at...

These four things may increase your risk of coronavirus

Immunocompromised is a broad term reflecting the fact someone’s immune system isn’t as strong and balanced as it should be. Because immunocompromised people’s immune systems...

Obesity may increase your risk of severe COVID-19

In two new studies, researchers found that obesity may put even younger people at higher risk of more severe COVID-19 and increase the death...

‘Stay at home’ rules during COVID-19 do not apply to heart attacks

In a new scientific statement, researchers suggest that people experiencing heart attacks should immediately phone the emergency services—even during the COVID-19 pandemic. They say that...

Getting through COVID-19 pandemic when you have a mental health condition

Practical tips and online support can help people with depression, anxiety and other conditions cope. Living with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD and other mental...