We’ve all learned the basics of how to protect ourselves and our loved ones from becoming infected by the virus that causes COVID-19. Effective social distancing is at the heart of prevention, along with vigilant hand hygiene, disinfecting “high-touch surfaces,” and staying away from sick people. Even with all of our preparation, there is a chance …
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What a time to be alive. What a time to be a new emergency room doctor. Ten months into a hopefully long career and already facing the healthcare battle of my life. I’m in my early 30s. Not exactly the highest risk age group when it comes to the novel coronavirus. But make no mistake, …
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I roll in my bed, unable to sleep. I listen to BBC talk about the craziness that took over the world, preoccupied with this one question. What question? It’s not: “Why, Corona?” For that, I already have more answers than I want. Scientists say that COVID-19 is an animal virus. It spread to humans from …
A critical care doctor explains what treatment for coronavirus looks like in the intensive care unit. Late one recent night, I found myself on the phone with my patient’s brother, trying to explain respiratory failure and Covid-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. He had been unable to sleep, he told me, after hours …
Six things you can do right at this moment, along with some simple exercise equipment to get for your house. “Trying to preserve some sense of normalcy is really important for people’s well-being,” said Dr. Russell G. Buhr, a pulmonologist at U.C.L.A. Health. Maintaining a routine, he said, like getting up and getting dressed and doing what …
Muscles may “remember” in ways that will allow us to regain fitness once gyms reopen and we start working out again. For those of us sheltering at home because of coronavirus and unable to visit the gym or otherwise weight train — which, right now, is most of us — a new study of the inner …
With the whole world seemingly on lockdown, there’s a lot of panic and misinformation that’s going around about the coronavirus. In these difficult times, we all need to stick together and support each other. South Korea is widely acknowledged for having had one of the best responses to contain the pandemic, today we share an …
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10 Everyday Things That May Trigger Migraines. Migraine is characterized by recurrent attacks of headache. The pain is often described as throbbing, and there may be a pulsing sensation, usually on one side of the head. Migraines are commonly accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. 10 Everyday Things that May Trigger …
Bad Breath (Halitosis) – 10 Questions and Answers. Bad breath, also called halitosis, is a widespread condition that can affect people of any age. Indeed, about 30% of people may have bad breath. It has been reported that Americans spend up to 3 billion dollars a year on gum, mints and breath fresheners, in most …
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