COVID19

Mental Health Impact of Coronavirus Pandemic Hits Marginalized Groups Hardest

Jul 30, 2020 PM EDT

Mental health promotion is a strengths-based approach that emphasizes healthy public policy. In the case of COVID-19, this includes poverty reduction strategies, such as universal basic income, to mitigate the effects of job loss and economic hardshi..

Coronavirus: B Cells and T Cells Explained

Jul 20, 2020 PM EDT

Every day, new research on coronavirus adds to what we already know and is widely reported in the media. To follow the discussion, you need to know about two very important cells: B cells and T cells. Here is a quick primer to get you up to speed.

Gut Reaction: How the Gut Microbiome May Influence the Severity of COVID-19

Jun 25, 2020 PM EDT

The risk of severe COVID-19 infection is more common in those with high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity, conditions that are all associated with changes to the composition of the gut microbiome — the community of bacteria, viruses, and fungi ..

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The Right Way to Breathe During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Jun 19, 2020 PM EDT

Nitric oxide could help fight infections, including coronavirus. And luckily, the chemical compound is released by our cells naturally. What we need to learn is how to control our breathing to reach the optimum level.

Shapeshifting, an evolutionary factor in COVID-19 transmission

Shapeshifting: What Made the Virus Jump From Animals to Humans?

May 30, 2020 AM EDT

A recent study from a team of scientists shows that SARS-CoV-2 has the ability to shapeshift, which is an important factor in understanding how the virus has transferred from animals to humans.

Bill Gates Backed Testing Group Sidelined By Red Tape

May 23, 2020 AM EDT

Due to pending reviews, a Seattle-based coronavirus testing center is put into a halt despite the country's need for more significant data about the pandemic.

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