The COVID-19 outbreak has shaken up how people in Ghana think about and use medical services. Fear of the virus has been a big player in this change. A recent study dug into this, showing how worry about COVID-19 has swayed people's healthcare decisions. People's choices about where and when to see
Lately, some folks have been talking about a super painful sore throat linked to COVID. They're calling it "razor sore throat. " It sounds scary, but is it really something new? Doctors say no. They've seen bad sore throats with COVID before. It's not a sign of a new, extra scary virus. The symptom
A group of young people from a disadvantaged area in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, decided to share their experiences of the COVID-19 lockdowns in a unique way. They teamed up with theatre experts to turn their thoughts and memories into a short film. This wasn't just any film; it was a creative way
In the US, many people are at risk of losing their health insurance, especially those on Medicaid. This issue, known as insurance churn, has been a problem for a while. Even after the Affordable Care Act helped more people get coverage, the risk of losing insurance is still high. The COVID-19 pande
In the middle of the COVID-19 storm, one person stood out. Saint Hung, the head of a financial tech company in New York City, did something amazing. He and his team helped over 35, 000 Asian American-owned businesses stay afloat. They did this by giving out protective gear, financial advice, digital
The COVID-19 pandemic is still a major issue in 2025. The virus, SARS-CoV-2, changes rapidly. This makes it hard for vaccines and medicines to work well. Different versions of the virus cause different levels of sickness. Scientists are not sure why this happens. A new study looks at how different
The COVID-19 pandemic didn't just bring health worries; it also sparked a surge in wild theories. Some of these theories made people doubt vaccines. Experts found a link between these false stories and the use of online social platforms. These platforms are like big social clubs. They don't just le
The latest COVID-19 variant, Nimbus, is making waves with a particularly nasty symptom: a severe sore throat. This isn't just any sore throat; people are describing it as feeling like razor blades or acid burns. Why is this happening? Experts think it's because this variant targets the upper respira
Nurses in intensive care units (ICUs) were at the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic, dealing with the most serious cases. A study in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, wanted to understand how these nurses felt about their ability to handle the crisis. The study looked at how confident they were in their s
In Burkina Faso, a recent study looked at how common violence between partners was during the COVID-19 pandemic. They found that nearly 3 out of 10 women experienced some form of violence from their partner in 2021. This is almost double the rate from 2010. The study focused on women aged 15 to 49.
