Once a shining star in the National Football League (NFL), Aaron Rodgers' image has taken a nosedive. The Packers quarterback, known for his brilliance on the field, now faces criticism off it. The COVID-19 vaccine scenario revealed a side of Rodgers that upset many fans. Some see his actions as a c
COVID-19, caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2, has been a global issue since 2019. While vaccines and less severe variants have helped, people with weakened immune systems still struggle. They often don't respond well to vaccines and can get very sick from COVID-19. Experts have looked at how COVID-19 af
The global pandemic, COVID-19, has brought about significant changes in how women in Puerto Rico experience pregnancy and motherhood. A recent project is diving deep into these changes, aiming to understand how the pandemic has affected pregnancy outcomes and mental health among pregnant women and n
Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, healthcare workers have been on the frontlines, dealing with a lot of stress both at work and in their personal lives. While many studies have looked at the numbers and statistics, they haven't really captured what these workers are going through. This review dives d
Scientists are trying to figure out if catching COVID-19 might make older adults more likely to develop dementia for the first time. This is a big question because we don't have a clear answer yet. Some studies suggest there might be a link, but others aren't so sure. To get a better idea, researche
California is in the midst of a tough battle against COVID-19, with infection and death rates soaring. To fight back, researchers are studying four vaccines: Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, and Johnson & Johnson. The goal? To find out which one can help end the pandemic the fastest. If everyone gets v
Imagine a hidden battle playing out in the rivers of Curitiba, Brazil. The culprits? Three drugs—azithromycin, ivermectin, and hydroxychloroquine—used widely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Scientists dove into this issue, finding alarming levels of these medicines in both water and sediment from urba
This year, the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 study was introduced, highlighting the enormous health impacts of COVID-19 globally. Unlike previous versions, this study specifically addresses both direct and indirect effects of the pandemic. What makes this edition unique is its potential to dri
Between 2019 and 2020, hate crimes against Asian Americans soared in the U. S. Many faced discrimination due to COVID-19, leading to increased psychological distress. We explored whether this surge in hate crimes was linked to more psychiatric Emergency Department (ED) visits among Asian Americans i
Everyone knows that tourism can really boost an economy. So, let's take a look at Fujian Province in China. Researchers there used a fancy index system with 6 main parts and 24 smaller ones to check how tourism was doing. They looked at 9 cities from 2016 to 2019. They used some math tricks like ent
