Megan Alexandra Blankenbiller had planned to get vaccinated but passed away in the hospital before being able to do so. In August 2021, Megan Alexandra Blankenbiller, a woman hospitalized with COVID-19, captured the attention of the world through her heartfelt and poignant TikTok videos. Her story serves as a stark reminder of the significance of […]
There’s no way to predict how, if, or when the COVID-19 pandemic will end—but this is one possibility. The World Health Organization (WHO) held a pivotal press conference on May 13, 2020, where Dr. Michael Ryan, the executive director of WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme, delivered sobering news regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. In his address, Dr. […]
In the United States, loneliness has emerged as a profound and pervasive societal issue, with far-reaching implications for public health and well-being. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, MBA, made a stark declaration on May 3, referring to loneliness as a “public health crisis” that demands immediate attention and concerted efforts to address. The magnitude of […]
It’s no game changer for people hospitalized with COVID-19. Hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malarial drug commonly used to treat inflammatory conditions such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, gained significant attention earlier this year as a potential treatment for COVID-19. This drug and its cousin, chloroquine, were initially hailed as potential game-changers in the fight against the novel […]
During the course of the pandemic, the majority of us wanted nothing more than for our regular routines to be reinstated: to be able to attend our favorite yoga class in person, to meet up with a friend at a restaurant for dinner, or to go into the office and chat with coworkers next to […]
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released a draft recommendation urging the screening of all adults under the age of 65 for anxiety disorders. This recommendation aims to normalize the screening process for anxiety and highlights the importance of identifying these disorders early to provide appropriate care. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a […]
Late last Friday, I reached out to my psychiatrist via text, pouring out my thoughts in a lengthy and somewhat contradictory message. I apologized for bothering him and explained that I couldn’t call at the moment due to my responsibilities with my children. However, I desperately needed to reschedule my appointment as I couldn’t bear […]
What may have seemed impossible a week ago, when we were discussing the best way to clean our hands, is now occurring in the United States. A lockdown is occurring throughout the cities. Many bars and restaurants no longer offer table service. No longer showing in area theaters. There has been a significant drop in […]
Experiencing a constant barrage of Covid-19 news can evoke a range of emotions such as anxiety, frustration, and anger in individuals. In an attempt to understand the perplexing behavior exhibited by some during the pandemic, we consulted experts to shed light on the psychological factors at play. Instances of individuals engaging in troubling acts related […]
COVID-19 surpassed the 1918 Spanish flu death toll. Let’s put this alarming milestone in perspective. For over a century, the devastating influenza outbreak of 1918 has stood as a reference point for pandemics in the United States. Regrettably, as of September 2022, the COVID-19 pandemic has now claimed the unfortunate distinction of being the most […]