We’re Out Of The Pandemic Phase, But We’ve Already Lost Track Of COVID
The U.S. seems to be losing track of COVID-19 as cases remain massively undercounted, in part due to the rise of at-home testing. Researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital and survey company Momentive found that in the week ending April 16, most positive COVID cases were detected by at-home rapid tests, a first for the U.S. […]
India Stalls Updated COVID-19 Toll Showing Millions More Deaths: Report
The World Health Organization currently says on its website that 6.2 million people worldwide have died of COVID-19. But more than a year of research aimed at calculating the true death toll has led the public health authority to more than double that estimate, according to The New York Times. The WHO reportedly puts the […]
Selena Gomez Reveals How Her Mental Health Diagnosis Changed Her Life
The singer, who shared in April 2020 that she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, told “GMA” on Monday that it was “really freeing to have the information.” Advertisement “It made me really happy because I started to have a relationship with myself, and I think that’s the best part,” Gomez said, adding that she’s “the […]
Biden Administration Proposes Obamacare Tweak That Could Help 1.2 Million
The Biden administration is proposing a major policy change that it believes will help 200,000 uninsured Americans get comprehensive health plans while making coverage cheaper for an additional 1 million people. And it’s something the Biden administration can do on its own, without congressional action. Advertisement On Tuesday, the Biden administration is formally proposing new […]
How Long Do Schizoaffective Episodes Last? Symptoms, Triggers
The duration and severity of schizoaffective episodes may vary with people. The duration and severity of schizoaffective episodes may vary with people. To be called a schizoaffective episode, a person must have symptoms of psychosis (such as hallucinations or delusions) along with the symptoms of a mood disorder (such as depression or mania). Furthermore, there […]
Putin’s War Could Worsen The Impact Of COVID-19 In Ukraine
The escalation of Russia’s military offensive in Ukraine, including attacks on health care facilities, could prolong the pandemic, U.N. agencies warned Sunday. “Amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has already put health systems and health care workers under enormous strain, such attacks have the potential to be even more devastating for the civilian population,” reads […]
10 Products Therapists Personally Use To De-Stress While Traveling
The normal stressors associated with traveling, combined with anxiety around COVID-19, can make taking a trip feel more overwhelming than ever. Mental health professionals are feeling the same way. You may think your therapist has it all figured out, but chances are they’re experiencing anxiety around traveling as well. So, what are the items that […]
9 Ways To Make The End Of A Vacation Suck Less
The experience of travel is filled with discovery, relaxation and joy. Returning home to the daily grind often feels like the exact opposite. “There is a well-known post-vacation blues phenomenon where our mood dips down for at least a week to 10 days, sometimes to even pre-vacation levels,” said Sue Varma, a clinical assistant professor […]
Opinion | ‘The Tanks Are Getting Close’: What We Heard This Week
“People started calling and said, ‘The tanks are getting close.’” — Vitaliy Gyrin, MD, director of the Adonis-IVF maternity network in Ukraine, discussing the lead up to the moment a Russian missile struck the maternity clinic in Busova hospital near Kyiv. “We realize that we need to be brave and stay ’til the end, because […]
Parents Reveal The Must-Have Items To Pack In Your Hospital Birth Bag
The list of final preparations while awaiting a new baby, while thrilling, can be extremely long. From building a crib to stocking up on diapers, making sure everything is ready for the big day can feel overwhelming, to say the least. One important and, dare we say, exciting component involves packing the hospital birth bag. […]