Young People Are Missing Out on Important Life Events Due to COVID-19

Medicine & Technology Sep 07, 2020

Missing out on a once-in-a-lifetime event can be devastating especially for young people during this pandemic.

Experts Warn Next Pandemic Could Come Any Moment and Call for Immediate Prevention Efforts From Governments

Sep 04, 2020

The COVID-19 is not yet done wreaking havoc to the world and yet experts said that new ones are coming that could originate from animals. They urge governments to invest heavily in preventive measures to avoid history from repeating itself.

Helpful Strategies for Parenting Special Needs Chilldren During a Pandemic

Sep 01, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on parents and even more on the parents of children with special needs. Here are some useful tips for parenting this pandemic.

Good Samaritan in New Jersey Gives Away Free Food, Why Do Some People Feel the Need to Help Others?

Sep 01, 2020

A man in New Jersey has set out a donation campaign to help those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. As time went by, more and more people are donating, which leads to his garage turning into a full-fledged free food pantry.

How Safe Is Getting a Massage This Pandemic? Here's What Experts Have to Say

Aug 27, 2020

The CDC has released guidelines on how to stay as safe as possible as we go about our everyday life. Unfortunately, getting a massage is not included in their list, but that does not mean it is not safe. Experts try to weigh in on the risks of COVID-19 in getting those knots massaged out.

5 Ways COVID-19 Has Affected the Food Industry

Aug 26, 2020

Here are some ways that the pandemic has affected the supply chain of food around the world.

How Effective are Virtual Connections in Maintaining Frienships?

Aug 26, 2020

Healthy relationships are essential to our well-being but are facing a lot of challenges during the pandemic such as physical distancing. Several experts explain the psychology of our relationships, social networks, and coping with the current pandemic.

Israel Developed New Device That Detects COVID-19 in Just 30 Seconds By Smelling A Person's Breath

Aug 24, 2020

Previous studies have trained dogs to smell COVID-19 and are now considered as the gold standard for detecting COVID-19 through smell. Now a new device developed in Israel could also detect whether a person is likely to have Covid-19 by ‘smelling’ their breath.

Hong Kong Scientists Report Their First COVID-19 Reinfection

Aug 24, 2020

A healthy man in his 30s has contracted the coronavirus again, about four and a half months after he was first diagnosed with the contagious disease, Hong Kong scientists report Monday, August 24.

Contact Tracing Experimental Concert Felt Like a Dream to Participants

Aug 24, 2020

1500 participants in Germany take part in an event simulation to help researchers understand hygiene and contact tracing during mass gatherings. Hopefully the results can help authorites make efficient guidelines for future events.

Students Felt More Anxious in School Environments Than Online Classes, Revealed Study

Aug 23, 2020

A unique study looks at the improved mental health of students during lockdown compared to in-person classes. It raises questions over the quality of school life, which gives schools the chance to improve school environments as students will return to classrooms.

WHO Compares Coronavirus to 1918 Spanish Flu

Aug 22, 2020

The WHO believes that coronavirus can be overcome quicker than the 1918 flu. However, despite the CDC's updated guidelines, student cases continue to spike, especially with college parties every weekend.

Risks and Considerations in Choosing Child Care Services This COVID-19 Pandemic

Aug 21, 2020

Even before the pandemic, parents were already having a hard time choosing the best child care for their kids. Now with the ongoing pandemic, it has become harder as it is no longer a matter of logistics or finances but also taking the risk of getting infected with COVID-19 into consideration.

The Black Death: Bubonic Plague Pandemics Throughout History

Aug 19, 2020

Although bubonic plague is now curable through the use of antibiotics, this was not always the case. Here are three periods in history where the bubonic plague caused pandemics:

Why Are Some People in Denial With the Realities of COVID-19?

Aug 17, 2020

In times of need, people manifest different types of coping mechanisms, such as denial and rationalization. During this pandemic, they show it by refusing to wear masks and attending large gatherings.