Smokers Have Higher Covid-19 Health Complications and Infection Risks
Current smokers and people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have an increased risk of severe complications and higher mortality...
Amanda Chew
The challenges of developing a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine
COVID-19 is a new disease and while most of the evidence points to natural infection with the virus generating protective...
37 New Cases, Two Deaths, One Under Police Investigation
Malaysia recorded 37 Covid-19 cases today and registered two deaths among patients, with one case being investigated by the police,...
Billions Worldwide Living with Herpes, You may be One of Them
About half a billion people worldwide are living with genital herpes, and several billion have an oral herpes infection, new...
WHO: COVID-19 Cases Jumped in Countries that Eased Lockdowns
Several countries that have lifted coronavirus restrictions and reopened businesses, including China, have seen jumps in coronavirus cases, underscoring the...
Caring for Someone with Depression During COVID-19
There is ample evidence that infectious disease outbreaks have a significant effect on mental health: Scientific studies that researchers conducted...
Potentially Fatal Combinations of Humidity and Heat are Emerging Across the Globe
Most everyone knows that humid heat is harder to handle than the "dry" kind. And recently, some scientists have projected...
ALERT: Children, Teen & Young Adults Faces Greater Risk from COVID-19, Study Shows
Children, teens and young adults are at greater risk for severe complications from COVID-19 than previously thought and those with...
Back to School? Officials Move Warily as Challenges Loom
Authorities worldwide face the formidable challenge of returning millions of children to classrooms shut due to the coronavirus outbreak, weighing...
How to Cope with OCD During the COVID-19 Pandemic
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) experience persistent or recurring thoughts that are disturbing and cause anxiety. They may try to...
