According to the “water demo” on Berlin’s landwehrkanal canal, the initiators, the “Rebellion of the dreamers” have now expressed. In a Facebook Statement, they write:…
How the coronavirus pandemic could trigger a crisis of agoraphobia
‘Where I am just now, due to government handling, I am really scared of a second wave,’ says Shirley, 57, a housekeeper and youth support…
A few months of vaping puts healthy people on the brink of oral disease
Scientists who’ve taken the first look at bacteria in young and healthy vapers’ mouths say that the potential for future disease lies just below the…
The analysis of copper levels in blood facilitates diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease
In biology, it is well-known that every living organism is triggered by the DNA that encodes various protein molecules, which in turn perform all the…
Beyond the locker room: Coronavirus isolation is an opportunity to teach boys about toxic masculinity
“Boys being boys” is a tired narrative, but one that is still dominant in sport culture. The latest example: The Washington Capitals released Brendan Leipsic…
Social isolation increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death from all causes
Those who are socially isolated are over 40% more likely to have a cardiovascular event, such as a heart attack or stroke, than those who…
Why developing a COVID-19 vaccine is only part of the struggle
Dr. Lilly Immergluck last week gave what she called “the vaccine lecture” to a group of Morehouse School of Medicine students. Immergluck, a pediatrician, infectious…
When Will the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic Be Over?
We all have different worries—maybe we’re concerned about whether our housemate’s new cough is just allergies, or we’re wondering if we calculated how to stretch…
COVID-19 cytokine storm: Possible mechanism for the deadly respiratory syndrome
Research into how the SARS-CoV-2 virus induces death is suggesting potential treatments for its most destructive complications. Leading immunologists in Japan are proposing a possible…
You can have outdoor fun in the COVID era, but keep your distance
With COVID-19 looming over the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, warm-weather fun is not only possible but also advisable, according to a Harvard healthy-building expert. But…