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covid

What Do People Think About COVID-19 Care Rationing?

December 18, 2024

Imagine you're in a hospital during a big pandemic. There aren't enough beds for everyone who needs them. That's where triage protocols come in. They're rules to help decide who gets the best care. But they're not easy decisions. People worry if they'll be picked based on their age, health, or socia

politics

Trump's Second Term: COVID Critics Take Center Stage

December 17, 2024

Even after the pandemic's immediate threats have faded, the anger and distrust left by COVID-19 rules are still being felt. Donald Trump's new administration is filled with people who were against these safety measures, even though some were put in place during his first term. These critics, from va

health

Tracking COVID-19 Case Predictions with Online Searches in South Korea

December 17, 2024

Predicting COVID-19 cases is super important for governments and people to make smart decisions. Researchers have tried to guess case numbers using machine learning, looking at past cases and specific search engine queries. But these methods have a big problem: they don't show how people's online se

sports

The NFL's Lesson on Hubris: Aaron Rodgers' Vaccine Controversy

December 17, 2024

Once a shining star in the National Football League (NFL), Aaron Rodgers' image has taken a nosedive. The Packers quarterback, known for his brilliance on the field, now faces criticism off it. The COVID-19 vaccine scenario revealed a side of Rodgers that upset many fans. Some see his actions as a c

health

Immunocompromised People: Still at Risk from COVID-19

December 16, 2024

COVID-19, caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2, has been a global issue since 2019. While vaccines and less severe variants have helped, people with weakened immune systems still struggle. They often don't respond well to vaccines and can get very sick from COVID-19. Experts have looked at how COVID-19 af

health

The COVID-19 Shift: Pregnancy and Mental Health in Puerto Rico

December 15, 2024

The global pandemic, COVID-19, has brought about significant changes in how women in Puerto Rico experience pregnancy and motherhood. A recent project is diving deep into these changes, aiming to understand how the pandemic has affected pregnancy outcomes and mental health among pregnant women and n

health

The Hidden Struggles: Healthcare Workers' Experiences and Support Needs During COVID-19

December 15, 2024

Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, healthcare workers have been on the frontlines, dealing with a lot of stress both at work and in their personal lives. While many studies have looked at the numbers and statistics, they haven't really captured what these workers are going through. This review dives d

health

Could COVID-19 Trigger Dementia in Seniors?

December 15, 2024

Scientists are trying to figure out if catching COVID-19 might make older adults more likely to develop dementia for the first time. This is a big question because we don't have a clear answer yet. Some studies suggest there might be a link, but others aren't so sure. To get a better idea, researche

health

Beating COVID-19: California's Vaccine Race

December 15, 2024

California is in the midst of a tough battle against COVID-19, with infection and death rates soaring. To fight back, researchers are studying four vaccines: Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, and Johnson & Johnson. The goal? To find out which one can help end the pandemic the fastest. If everyone gets v

environment

Unseen Threats: COVID Meds in City Rivers

December 15, 2024

Imagine a hidden battle playing out in the rivers of Curitiba, Brazil. The culprits? Three drugs—azithromycin, ivermectin, and hydroxychloroquine—used widely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Scientists dove into this issue, finding alarming levels of these medicines in both water and sediment from urba