Darold Sturgeon, a former health executive in British Columbia, was fired for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine due to his Christian beliefs. He lost his job in November 2021 and later applied for employment insurance (EI) benefits, but his claim was denied. The reason given was that he was fired for mi
Diclofenac, a popular nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), has been a topic of concern during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is because it can worsen the disease by causing oxidative stress and mitochondrial problems. COVID-19 is known for its hyperinflammation, and diclofenac might make this w
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, TikTok has become a go-to app for both fun and gathering information. It's not just young folks who are using it; older adults are getting in on the action too. Digital tech, with TikTok leading the way, has become a big part of daily life for seniors. While th
The COVID-19 pandemic brought a wave of loneliness and social isolation. Even before the pandemic, caregivers in Latin America faced higher levels of loneliness compared to non-caregivers. With the pandemic's spread and the limitations on support systems, Latin American caregivers might have felt th
You might have noticed that online patient portals are becoming more popular, especially since COVID-19 and the 21st Century Cures Act. But are all patients using these tools equally? Studies in other fields show that age, gender, race, and insurance status can affect how often people use patient po
Imagine this: a man in Brazil received his third Pfizer COVID-19 shot and soon after, his intestinal lymph nodes started to inflame. This isn't the typical reaction to the vaccine. Usually, lymph nodes near the injection site swell up a bit. But in this case, it was the mesenteric lymph nodes, locat
Think about it: the COVID-19 vaccine brought hope, but did it also bring division? Germans in late 2021 experienced something interesting. A large representative sample of 6, 100 people showed that prejudice was higher among the vaccinated towards the unvaccinated, and vice versa. This wasn't just r
The 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon faced an unusual opponent: COVID-19. Organizers and health officials made sure anyone entering the stadium or fan zones had negative SARS-CoV-2 test results from the last 48 hours. Free testing and vaccinations were offered at entrances. Fans who a
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a wild ride for all kinds of money, from digital currencies to gold. We looked at how the main cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, and Litecoin behaved during this time. We also checked out the fear index (VIX), gold prices, and the S&P500 stock market. Us
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken up how people interact on social media. This has been a big challenge for marketers trying to reach customers online. But it's also opened up new ways to use social media data to gain a competitive edge. This study introduces a fresh approach to social media intellig
