There are more than 11,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the U.S., and nearly 300 in Georgia. That state number has been increasing by about 20% each day, which means the likelihood of being infected rises. Many articles talk about the incubation time—how long it takes from when you’re infected until you see symptoms—but few tell you how long […]
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As daily life grinds to a halt, divorced couples with children must re-evaluate custody arrangements for safety and decide what level of precautions to take with their children. Divorced parents say they've had to have conversations with their exes about hand-washing and social distancing. Relationship therapists say patience is necessary, while a lawyer specializing in cases involving children told Insider […]
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Mammals experience rapid eye movement (REM) and non-REM (NREM) sleep. While the hypothalamus and brainstem are known to be critical regulators of sleep, the precise mechanism is not fully understood. New work in mice has found that a widely distributed network of neurotensinergic neurons regulates NREM sleep, which also implicates a critical role of the neuropeptide neurotensin. A normal sleep […]
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A heart attack is a serious condition which involves the supply of blood to the heart is suddenly blocked. Symptoms often include chest pain, dizziness and sweating. The condition can be life-threatening and shares one of its symptoms with coronavirus COVID-19. READ MORE Vitamin D deficiency symptoms: Watch out for pain in this body part The new coronavirus was first reported late December. […]
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Advances in gene sequencing have allowed scientists to trace and monitor the COVID-19 pandemic faster than any previous outbreak. However, gaps in our knowledge of how coronaviruses work has made it difficult to understand what makes the new coronavirus special. When the new coronavirus (formally known as SARS-CoV-2) was identified in China in January, scientists around the world were ready […]
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The coronavirus pandemic means we’re having to radically adjust to a new normal. It’s a situation we’ve never encountered before, so it’s no wonder that a lot of us are struggling with our mental health as a result. Add in the impact of self-isolation, the fear associated with illness, and the loss of work, and we’re tunnelling towards a mental […]
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Harvey Weinstein has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), according to multiple reports. On Sunday, law enforcement officials confirmed the news to Deadline and Page Six, telling the outlets that the disgraced producer and convicted rapist contracted the virus. Niagara Gazette was first to report the news. Weinstein’s rep, Juda Engelmayer, tells PEOPLE: “Our team that has HIPAA consent has […]
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The first French doctor battling the coronavirus has died as the death toll in the country spiralled to 674 Sunday. With the outbreak spreading to eight regions—and 112 more dying in a single day—authorities admitted their count does not include those who died at home and in old people’s homes. “We are looking at an epidemic that is widening and […]
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David Bryan, keyboardist for Bon Jovi, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The 58-year-old musician made the announcement on Instagram Saturday. “I just got my results back today and tested positive for coronavirus,” Bryan wrote. “I’ve been sick for a week and feeling better each day. Please don’t be afraid!!!” “I’ve have been quarantined for a week and […]
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Coronavirus is destructive on two fronts – the direct threat it poses to human life and the fear it sows in its wake. The latter makes the former worse, however, as fear can paralyse people’s sense-making abilities and allow false information to spread. False information can drive you to make decisions that put you in harm’s way so it is […]
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