Category: Health

You may have seen headlines recently that “symptom-free patients” are not contributing to the spread of the coronavirus. This may mean that all of our […]

The statement matters, but it shouldn’t be just metaphorical. If you are participating in a protest, you can sing, applaud, shout, or use your voice […]

Given the protests against police brutality in the past few weeks, as well as the assassinations of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and more by the […]

On Wednesday, for the first time since March 12, New York City reported no new deaths from COVID-19. By comparison, during its mid-April peak, New […]

Police department policies on the use of force can have a huge impact on the number of people they kill. Campaign Zero has identified eight […]

If you usually have cash in your flexible expense medical account (FSA) at the end of the year, you don’t have to wait until December […]

The past week has shown us that it is impossible to predict when a peaceful protest will escalate into violence. (Although this certainly happens a […]

Avoiding large gatherings is part of how we’ve tried to stay safe over the past few months, but protests have something to do with hospital […]

If you have never been hospitalized, you may think of the day the patient leaves the hospital as an unusual event in their recovery: as […]

Pepper spray (including the brand name Mace) causes severe tingling and burning sensations in the eyes and nose. If you’ve been exposed to pepper spray, […]

In addition to counting confirmed cases of COVID-19, there is a secondary count of the number of people who have recovered from the infection. What […]

In protests against police brutality this week, police in many cities have opted for escalating violence. One of the tools they commonly use is chemical […]

The CDC recently dropped its warnings about restricting choirs during religious services. The original guidelines included a recommendation that religious gatherings “consider suspending or at […]

Even more than usual, our lives right now are shaped by stress, which results in many disturbing, sleepless nights. For many, this meant turning to […]

If your pet has been acting strange lately, you are not alone. Pet owners in the era of the pandemic have reported many strange new […]

America is in a rush to reopen and more of us are planning to get back to work and resume some of our usual activities, […]

If you are new to jogging, you are probably curious to know what you are capable of. But if the only goal you know is […]

Now that states are reopening and many people have to account for their work, many of us are forced to look for new sources of […]

Difficulty getting comfortable in an impromptu home office? We have internalized the idea that there is an ideal “ergonomic” setup, and that if everything is […]

The CDC has released new guidance on antibody testing, which notes that a test with 90-95% accuracy can give false positives in more than half […]

With all of us probably suffering from a bout of sleepless nights lately, you might be tempted to grab a bottle of melatonin, a natural […]

When businesses reopen and people head to beaches and parks, you’ve likely seen news photos or videos depicting people packed into dense crowds, blithely defying […]

Editor’s Note: This article originally described a study published on May 22, which was later withdrawn on June 5 due to concerns over the integrity […]

Mask myths are on the rise, mixing with critical advice and facts we all need to know in order to wear them responsibly. Many of […]

The internet is horrified by a video on TikTok (and its accompanying Buzzfeed article ) showing what little worm-like beetles look like as they crawl […]

Employers are starting to require employees to return to work, causing them to think about how to safely arrange childcare while schools remain closed. It […]

Contact tracing is a technique that epidemiologists and health officials have long used in the fight against diseases such as HIV and tuberculosis. It is […]

When you see a flat line on a chart, it’s tempting to think, “Oh, at least the situation is not getting worse!” But one of […]

More than two months after the start of the pandemic, many of us are struggling to find a way to navigate our new normal safely […]

In recent weeks, many of us have begun to explore collective quarantine work, where two isolated families join forces, whether for social purposes or to […]

If you’re on a scheduled medication, you probably have a system for remembering what to take and when, whether you’re using an app or something […]

Will the virus spread more slowly if we remove physical distancing rules but only visit our neighbors? How many people need to follow the guidelines […]

Just because restaurants are reopening doesn’t mean it’s safe to walk . Reopening restaurants during a pandemic is a new situation, and as with all […]

Now that gyms are reopening, it’s tempting to come back. However, just because you can do something does not necessarily mean that you should . […]

We all probably have someone on our friends list who shares a lot of suspicious information about the coronavirus. Pseudo-factual conspiracy theories circulate in abundance […]

States are reopening despite numerous warnings from experts that it is still unsafe. Meanwhile, we all suffer from salon fever – which is understandable – […]

As the rules relax, we have to ask ourselves some weird questions: Is it safe to see a friend? Go to the park? Eat in […]

Among the many unanswered questions are what impact this pandemic will have on children’s mental health. A recent article published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics […]

Businesses are reopening in many areas, which is perfectly understandable if you feel like visiting all the places you missed during your stop. But is […]

On March 10, a choir in Washington state decided to continue the practice amid growing reports of the spread of the coronavirus in the United […]