Six months into the COVID-19 outbreak, the world had changed drastically. With lockdowns and social restrictions, the pandemic life had become one where people were staring at screens more than ever. This alone is not new. What is new is that there is an effort to understand how this relates to slee
Healthcare facilities designed for elderly and disabled faced a high death rate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many changes were made to combat the virus. These changes are important for understanding how to handle future outbreaks. The focus on these facilities is crucial. They house people who a
Picture this: A country already dealing with one big health crisis suddenly faces another. That is the situation the UK is in right now. The UK has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, and cancer hasn't been taking a break. Let's talk about cancer first. Cancer is a major health issue in
About 2 years ago, a dangerous virus called COVID-19, forced many countries, including the United States, to take extreme measures, like lockdowns and face masks, to stop it from spreading. These steps saved lives, but also had big costs, both economically and socially. So, everyone started looking
When COVID-19 changed everything, people started questioning authority – including doctors. Patients now have reservations about treatments and advice. Doctors need new tricks to gain trust back. Meet the LEAP method, a way to turn tense talks into teamwork. Think of it like building a wall; you nee
After the COVID-19 pandemic, many American students are having a tough time with their reading and math skills. A test given every two years, known as the 'nation's report card, ' shows that while some kids are doing better, others are falling behind. This test helps check how well schools are doing
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Nigeria, small church congregations found their routines upended by restrictions and lockdowns. This study looked at how these smaller churches, with their limited resources and social networks, handled these sudden changes. One thing became clear: the pandemic forced
Did you know that even a century-old vaccine like BCG can be tested for new uses? Scientists explored if the BCG vaccine, known for fighting tuberculosis, could also help against COVID-19. They discovered that BCG-induced changes in DNA, called methylation, might enhance our immune system's response
President Trump is kicking off his administration with a series of executive orders. One of these orders asks the Pentagon to figure out a new policy for transgender troops in the military. This order doesn't immediately ban transgender people from serving but asks for a review based on military rea
Telemedicine has transformed healthcare by allowing doctors and nurses to treat patients from afar, even after COVID-19 accelerated its use. However, not all healthcare workers are enthusiastic about it. There are concerns and policy hurdles that make some professionals hesitant. While many studies
