Home COVID Tests are now Free
The Omicron variant is highly contagious, though less severe than previous variants. As a result, President Biden’s team is making sure that people have easy… Read More »Home COVID Tests are now Free
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Chewing Gum Could Help Reduce The Spread Of COVID-19
Scientists are testing gum stuffed with plant-based copies of our cell receptors. These receptors are what COVID-19 uses to latch onto our body’s tissues. Using… Read More »Chewing Gum Could Help Reduce The Spread Of COVID-19
Certain Antidepressants May Help Reduce COVID-19 Deaths
Recent evidence is growing that common antidepressants may help reduce the severity and mortality of COVID-19. People taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (or RSSIs) were… Read More »Certain Antidepressants May Help Reduce COVID-19 Deaths
Stay Safe This Halloween While Still Having Fun
Halloween is a beloved celebration the world over, but with the pandemic still looming, it’s best to stay safe. From costume parties to horror movie… Read More »Stay Safe This Halloween While Still Having Fun
Wearing Masks In School Reduces Community Spread Of COVID-19
Recent studies are looking into the connection between grades K-12 opening and community transmission of COVID-19. Communities surrounding schools without a mask mandate have been… Read More »Wearing Masks In School Reduces Community Spread Of COVID-19
The Price Of Unvaccinated Patients On The Healthcare System
Hospitalizations and deaths are on the rise as the COVID-19 Delta variant makes its way across the US. Many of these could be avoided by… Read More »The Price Of Unvaccinated Patients On The Healthcare System
The Need For More Frequent Visits From Physicians At Nursing Homes
Nursing homes are facing a crisis with the problem of reimbursed physician visits. Currently set at the old 1970’s model of once-per-30-day visits by a… Read More »The Need For More Frequent Visits From Physicians At Nursing Homes
New COVID-19 Rules For Physicians May Be Redundant
The AMA is taking their concerns over new OSHA rules to the source in an effort to ensure that physicians trying to stay current are… Read More »New COVID-19 Rules For Physicians May Be Redundant
Pediatric Hospitals Are Having Trouble With The Delta Variant
The Delta variant of COVID-19 has been causing trouble for everyone, but pediatric hospitals have been hit especially hard. Until recently, children have been less… Read More »Pediatric Hospitals Are Having Trouble With The Delta Variant
Back-To-School Anxiety In Young Children
It’s normal for kids to feel anxiety as they get ready to head back to school. However, in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,… Read More »Back-To-School Anxiety In Young Children