Health

Study Finds That Family Members of COVID-19 ICU Patients May Be at Risk for Developing PTSD Symptoms

04/26/22

Study Finds That Family Members of COVID-19 ICU Patients May Be at Risk for Developing PTSD Symptoms

A new study reveals that people whose loved ones were hospitalized for COVID-19 in intensive care units (ICUs) may develop serious mental health conditions resulting from emotional trauma.

Why the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Disproportionately Impacted BIPOC and Women With Autism

04/16/22

Why the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Disproportionately Impacted BIPOC and Women With Autism

Public health measures prompted by the pandemic have brought to light a number of systemic issues faced by BIPOC and women within the autistic community.

Canadian Doctors Can Now Prescribe Patients Passes to National Park Systems

02/09/22

Canadian Doctors Can Now Prescribe Patients Passes to National Park Systems

Following a partnership forged between Canadian parks systems and PaRx, an organization founded upon connecting individuals with nature as a means of therapy, Canadian doctors and therapists are now able to issue passes to national parks as prescriptions.

Viral TikTok Hack For Falling Asleep in Under 2 Minutes Could Help Ease “Pandemic Insomnia”

01/28/22

Viral TikTok Hack For Falling Asleep in Under 2 Minutes Could Help Ease “Pandemic Insomnia”

According to certified personal trainer Justin Agustin, 96% of people who practice the technique are able to fall asleep within two minutes of closing their eyes.

Microplastics Found By Scientists Even in 'Clean' Air

12/27/21

Microplastics Found By Scientists Even in 'Clean' Air

Scientists from French national research institute CNRS sampled air in the French Pyrenees from nearly 10,000 feet above sea level between June and October of 2017.

What It’s Actually Like To Get Vaccinated For COVID-19 In America

04/29/21

What It’s Actually Like To Get Vaccinated For COVID-19 In America

In the United States, the actual process of getting a shot has been less glamorous and more difficult than most people may have expected.

Dr. Fauci Said He Hasn’t Had A Day Off In 14 Months: “I’ll Worry About That Later”

04/21/21

Dr. Fauci Said He Hasn’t Had A Day Off In 14 Months: “I’ll Worry About That Later”

“The problem is too immense,” Fauci told NowThis. “I don't have any time to worry about how tired I am or how I’m feeling.”

A Healthcare Worker Purposely Ruined Dozens Of Vaccine Vials, Forcing 500 Doses To Be Thrown Out

12/31/20

A Healthcare Worker Purposely Ruined Dozens Of Vaccine Vials, Forcing 500 Doses To Be Thrown Out

A Wisconsin medical center initially thought the worker left them out by accident, but officials later said the person did so “intentionally.”

Nurse’s Plea For People To "Stop Being Careless" Amid Pandemic Skyrockets On TikTok

12/29/20

Nurse’s Plea For People To "Stop Being Careless" Amid Pandemic Skyrockets On TikTok

"It's like a war zone, and we're asking for help, and help's not coming."

Holiday Travelers Should "Assume That You Were Exposed" To COVID-19, Health Expert Says

11/30/20

Holiday Travelers Should "Assume That You Were Exposed" To COVID-19, Health Expert Says

Dr. Deborah Birx, a White House coronavirus task force member, urged families that traveled for Thanksgiving to get tested immediately and avoid contact with loved ones who are over 65 or have health conditions.

Cambridge Dictionary’s Word of the Year Is “Quarantine”

11/25/20

Cambridge Dictionary’s Word of the Year Is “Quarantine”

The runners-up were, unsurprisingly, “lockdown” and “pandemic.”

“Let’s Eat Together”: TikTok Users Aim To Help Teens With Eating Disorders

11/13/20

“Let’s Eat Together”: TikTok Users Aim To Help Teens With Eating Disorders

To combat the harmful eating and diet content often found on social media, TikTok users are creating content that promotes body positivity and aims to help those experiencing eating disorders.