Opinion | Can Antivirals Help in the Treatment of Long COVID?
Let me begin by stating some basic emerging facts: COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective in combating COVID-associated mortality COVID-19 vaccines may reduce the risk of getting long COVID by 50% Of all people who get infected with COVID-19 after vaccination, 15-30% will develop long COVID There is no sufficient evidence to show COVID-19 vaccines help […]
How alcohol cravings get stronger after drinking during withdrawal
For some people with alcohol use disorder, it might be the sight of a familiar bar or a favorite bottle; for others, it might be the feeling of leaving the office after a stressful day at work or stepping into a crowded party. Most people who struggle with drug or alcohol addiction have particular cues […]
We Asked Kids To Explain How Germs Work, And The Results Were Adorable
We asked to explain some of tough questions: what the heck are germs and how do they work?
How To Stop Obsessing Over A Mistake
Making mistakes happens to all of us in our careers. But some of us hold on to these mistakes longer than others. Maybe you lie awake at night still feeling queasy and anxious over the way you frustrated a client by accidentally giving them the wrong information. Maybe you are avoiding co-workers on your team […]
Philly Yanks Mask Mandate; No Vax for Tots Until June? Man Has COVID for 505 Days
Note that some links may require registration or subscription. The World Health Organization strongly recommended use of Pfizer’s oral antiviral treatment nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (Paxlovid) for high-risk patients in a new statement, calling it the “best therapeutic choice for high-risk patients to date.” Just a few days after reinstating it, Philly is pulling the plug on its […]
Revising the lifecycle of an important human parasite
“We have been interested in the romantic life of the parasite Cryptosporidium for some time,” says Boris Striepen, a scientist in Penn’s School of Veterinary Medicine. Cryptosporodium is a leading cause of diarrheal disease in young children around the world. The intestinal parasite contributes to childhood mortality and causes malnutrition and stunting. How a parasite […]
Maladaptive daydreaming may be a better diagnosis for some than ADHD, study finds
Maladaptive daydreaming (MD) may be a better diagnosis for some people than ADHD, according to a new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers, in collaboration with the University of Haifa. MD is a condition whereby people slip into involved highly detailed and realistic daydreams that can last hours at the cost of normal […]
Can Major Depression Lead to Bipolar Disorder?
What is depression? Depression and bipolar disorder are not the same despite sharing some symptoms. Major depression can’t lead to bipolar disorder. Major depression can’t lead to bipolar disorder. However, someone with an earlier diagnosis of clinical depression might later be rediagnosed with bipolar disorder. Depression and bipolar disorder are not the same despite sharing […]
How Can You Reduce Stress? 3 Relaxation Techniques
While there is no quick fix for stress and no one solution will work for everyone, there are some basic relaxation techniques that can help you reduce stress While there is no quick fix for stress and no one solution will work for everyone, there are some basic relaxation techniques that can help you reduce […]
How Do You Catch Someone Lying? 10 Signs of Liars
Whether it’s a romantic relationship or business deal, here are some signs that may help you determine if someone is lying to you. Whether it’s a romantic relationship or business deal, lying hurts all involved. Although you cannot run a lie detector test in everyday life, some signs may help you determine whether someone is […]