During the COVID-19 lockdowns, a 13-year-old boy from India faced a serious health issue. He struggled with severe muscle weakness, especially in his lower body. His body ached all over, and he had trouble walking. He even had to use his hands to climb up from a seated position. This condition is kn
The COVID-19 pandemic shook up everyone's lives, but it hit students especially hard. Suddenly, they were stuck at home, learning remotely, and feeling isolated. But what does this mean for their happiness? First, let's talk about the two groups of students: 238 from Palestine and 293 from Poland.
People drink alcohol for many reasons. Some drink to have fun, others to fit in, and some to deal with stress. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people started drinking more to cope with the stress and uncertainty. This was a big concern because drinking to cope often leads to more alcohol-related
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a tough nut to crack for traditional disease models. Why? Because it's sneaky. It can spread without symptoms, hide in plain sight, and mess with how we interact with each other. Imagine trying to track a ghost. That's what epidemiologists were up against. The
The fight against COVID-19 is far from over. New variants of the virus keep popping up, making it tough for existing treatments to keep up. Vaccines are great, but they aren't enough on their own. We need new drugs that can adapt to these ever-changing viruses. One promising approach is to target th
Different countries in Latin America reacted to COVID-19 in different ways. Exactly how did this affect the prevention measures citizens took? People from Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico were asked about their actions during the pandemic. The interviews happened from September 2020 to
Let's talk about how being playful can help you cope with stress and challenges. Researchers have found that people who are playful tend to handle tough times better. These folks see the glass as half full, think outside the box when solving problems, and make even regular activities fun. But what e
South Korea's teens have been spending more time online during the pandemic lockdowns. The shift is pretty dramatic, especially when you count the hours they've spent on gaming or social media platforms. The pandemic changed the way teens interact online. It has also impacted the way teens are lea
In the heart of South Carolina, a former high-ranking official from a well-known nonprofit is about to face the music after admitting to stealing government funds. Ashley Ingram, 34, a former director at Habitat for Humanity of Central South Carolina. Ingram is due to be sentenced at the Matthew J.
Over the past years, none other than the fight against and recovery from COVID-19 has been the talk of the planet. According to the data from March 2024 over 676 million people have had the virus. Fun Fact: That\'"is more than the population of the United States! " Experts believe
