Written by Millie Gooch If we are to believe pop culture depictions, a gathering of women just isn’t complete without a bottle of wine or two. Here, Millie Gooch interrogates whether alcohol is necessary to forming and cementing female friendships. If you’ve ever read a think piece on Sex and…
Scientists predict that COVID-19 will become a seasonal virus—but not yet
Thanks to the sniffling noses, coughs, and colds that accompany the colder months of the year, we are all too familiar with the seasonal patterns of some respiratory viruses. A new review published in Frontiers in Public Health suggests that COVID-19, the illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, will likely…
Florida migrant towns become coronavirus hot spots in US
Did Florida take the right coronavirus approach? Former Arkansas Governor (R) and Fox News contributor Mike Huckabee discusses Florida’s handling of coronavirus as cases continue to climb since its reopening in May. IMMOKALEE, Fla. — When much of the world was staying at home to slow the spread of the new…
Video: When do the infected become infectious?
The danger posed by a person infected with COVID-19 doesn’t begin the exact moment a few virus particles enter their system, so when do they start to be a health risk to those around them? Penn State Professor Nita Bharti talks about incubation periods, latency periods, and what they mean…
Jason Momoa Jokes He’s Become a Phys Ed Teacher at Home During Quarantine
Coach Aquaman! Jason Momoa has become his children’s interim phys ed teacher at home during the coronavirus quarantine. “The kids are doing really well,” the actor, 40, said on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Wednesday, April 15, during a video chat from “one of the man caves” in his house….
Do people become more selfless as they age?
Looking for something to binge-watch while you’re hunkering down at home? Consider checking out the popular TV show “The Good Place.” Over four recently concluded seasons, the series follows the adventures and mishaps of four utterly self-centered characters on their quest to become decent and selfless human beings. The deeper…
How Mayor Ravinder Bhalla Helped Hoboken Become a National Model for Coronavirus Response
Hoboken, NJ—a metro hub across the Hudson River from Manhattan with a population of 55,000—was one of the first cities to institute dramatic self-isolation measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the closure of non-essential businesses and curfews for residents. “I think Hoboken probably is the model we all…
How do you become infected with the coronavirus?
The new coronavirus has traveled unseen paths from Wuhan, China, to virtually all corners of the globe. Evidence of its movements abound, from the proliferation of people wearing face masks to the sudden absence of toilet paper on store shelves. How did a virus that didn’t even exist just a…
Man with cerebral palsy becomes elite bodybuilder to prove anything is possible
Matt Elson never imagined that he would be competing on the world stage as an elite bodybuilder, because he has a condition that impairs his strength and coordination. The 34-year-old was diagnosed with hemiplegia – a form of cerebral palsy which physically impairs the left side of his body –…
American medical students less likely to choose to become primary care doctors
Despite hospital systems and health officials calling out the need for more primary care doctors, graduates of U.S. medical schools are becoming less likely to choose to specialize in one of those fields. A record-high number of primary care positions was offered in the 2019 National Resident Matching Program—known to…
How traumatic injury has become a health care crisis
Traumatic injury, or sudden physical injury requiring immediate medical attention, is an epidemic in the United States. It affects individuals of all ages, races and societal classes and accounts for over 41 million emergency department visits and 2.3 million hospital admissions each year. Additionally, 214,000 people die yearly from traumatic…