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Caring in Isolation: Palliative Caregivers' Online Voices During Covid-19

November 15, 2024

During the Covid-19 pandemic, family caregivers of palliative patients faced unique challenges. They couldn't always be by their loved one's side or get the support they needed. To express their experiences and intentions, many turned to online platforms. This study looked at what these caregivers s

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Kids' Views on COVID-19: Resilience and Agency in Israeli Families

November 15, 2024

Imagine being a young child in Israel during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study peeks into the lives of 50 Israeli kids aged 3 to 6, from middle to high socioeconomic backgrounds. Using a card game to talk to them, researchers found out how they dealt with the pandemic. They noticed four big themes:

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Political Split in NH: Democrats and Republicans Disagree on COVID Response

November 14, 2024

You know how sometimes people can see the same thing but have totally different opinions? That's what happened in New Hampshire recently. A group of lawmakers looked into how well the state handled the COVID pandemic. They couldn't agree on their findings. Five Republicans said the state's efforts d

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German Doctors' Adaptation to COVID-19 Guidelines Post-Pandemic

November 14, 2024

Imagine this: the COVID-19 pandemic is finally over, but what steps do doctors take next? A recent study in Germany looked into just that, focusing on how general practitioners (GPs) feel about keeping pandemic practices in place. The German College of General Practitioners and Family Physicians (le

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Wisconsin Health Officials Worry About Holiday Virus Spread

November 14, 2024

Wisconsin health officials are calling for people to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines before the holidays. They say only 22% of people have gotten a flu shot and 11% have received an updated COVID-19 shot. This is worrying because respiratory viruses like RSV usually spike this time of year. Dr.

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Vaccines and POTS: A Closer Look at Post-COVID-19 Side Effects

November 14, 2024

With over 13. 5 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses given worldwide by early 2024, the global vaccination drive has been a game-changer in battling severe illness and death. However, the emergence of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) as a potential side effect has sparked some concerns. Th

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Religious Worship and Mental Health: The COVID-19 Impact

November 14, 2024

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the UK, religious services stopped happening in person. Instead of gathering together, worshippers had to follow strict rules like social distancing, wearing masks, and not singing. This was all part of trying to stop the virus from spreading. Scientists wanted to find

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Eva Longoria's New Home Abroad: A Reflection on America

November 14, 2024

Eva Longoria, known for her role in Desperate Housewives, has decided to move her family to Mexico and Spain, splitting her time between the two countries. This decision wasn't sudden; it was a gradual realization that the U. S. was changing, and not for the better. Even before the pandemic, the vib

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Weather and Vaccines: How They Affect COVID Spread

November 14, 2024

COVID-19 is still a global challenge, but did you know that the weather might play a part in how it spreads? Some studies have shown that high temperatures and humidity can slow down the virus. This new research wants to find out more about how vaccines and different virus strains change the way wea

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Doctors Defend Colleague in Vaccination Funding Dispute

November 13, 2024

A group of physicians from Greenwood Medical Centre has come forward to support Dr. Elaine Ma, a doctor from Kingston. The Ontario Ministry of Health is asking Dr. Ma to return the funds she received for running mass COVID-19 vaccination clinics during the Omicron wave. The doctors argue that Dr. Ma