Stressed-out parents should reach out to others for support during the coronavirus pandemic, child health experts say. As the number of coronavirus cases rise and families spend long periods in isolation, parents face unique financial and emotional stresses. Research shows that family stress puts kids at increased risk of abuse,…
New vaccine development for COVID-19 could help prepare for future outbreaks
Vaccines are one of our greatest tools to protect against infectious diseases and the world waits with bated breath for a vaccine against coronavirus (COVID-19). The wait might be much shorter if we can hone new methods of vaccine development. Although it has been just nine weeks since scientists around…
COVID-19: 'A continuously evolving process that requires adapting by the hour'
As the number of lives touched by COVID-19 is continuously mounting, so are the efforts of IT departments to counter the rising pressure on hospitals. The recent HIMSS Webinar, ‘Italy and Germany facing COVID-19’, hosted by Charles Alessi, Chief Clinical Officer, HIMSS, had two CIOs from private hospital chains in…
Trump uses wartime act but GM says it’s already moving fast
Twelve days ago, General Motors put hundreds of workers on an urgent project to build breathing machines as hospitals and governors pleaded for more in response to the coronavirus pandemic. But President Donald Trump, claiming the company wasn’t moving fast enough, on Friday invoked the Defense Production Act, which gives…
How can I get a good workout in at home when I live in a tiny apartment and don't want to annoy my neighbors?
Samantha Lee/Business Insider As people across the world stay at home amid the coronavirus pandemic, many are turning to home workouts to maintain their strength and fitness. However, this is particularly challenging if you live in a small apartment and have to factor in not annoying your downstairs neighbors by…
Infant from Illinois Becomes Youngest Person in the U.S. to Die From Coronavirus
An infant in Illinois who tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) has died, the state’s Department of Public Health said in a statement on Saturday. “There has never before been a death associated with COVID-19 in an infant,” said IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. “A full investigation is underway to determine…
How to boost your immune system: An unexpected fruit could arm your antiviral defences
A strong and healthy immune system is key to ward off infections to keep you feeling fit and well. Which unexpected fruit could boost your immune system? Demonstrating impressive antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, this fruit has been found to boost “innate immune defences”. Pharmacist Mike Wakeman spoke about the importance…
Corona crisis: Zurich expects Lockdown until the end of August
Coronavirus outbreak in Germany: 397 people have already died, 54.212 are infected with the Coronavirus. Worldwide more than 500,000 cases were registered. Meanwhile, the US experienced with over 115.500 cases, most of the Corona cases worldwide. All the information about the Corona-crisis you will find in the News Ticker of…
What is cupping therapy and does it actually work?
You’ve probably heard of cupping therapy, or at least seen the results of it in the form of large circular bruises. Can something that looks like it ends in such a painful result really be helpful? Cupping therapy is an ancient practice from Egypt, China, and the Middle East. The…
Sad Brand! Italy reports: Now more than 10,000 Deaths from Coronavirus
In Italy, have died since the beginning of the pandemic more than 10 000 with the Coronavirus-infected people. The civil protection reported on Saturday 889 new cases of death. Thus, the total number of the dead rose to 10.023. The Corona-crisis holds the world in suspense: more than 20,000 people,…