COVID-19 social distancing may strongly affect your mental health
In a new study, researchers found social distancing and isolation is having significant impacts on people's mental health and emotional wellbeing.
They found that social...
What drugs are safe in cases of COVID-19?
There is plenty of information floating around the Internet about what medications may or may not be useful in treating the symptoms associated with...
Scientists identify 30 existing drugs that could treat COVID-19
In a new study, researchers have identified 30 existing drugs that stop the replication of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Almost all of the...
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...