Worried That You Have Coronavirus? Here’s How To See A Doctor For Free In...
You’ve been coughing and have a fever. Is it the new coronavirus, COVID-19? Before you head to the hospital, check out a growing number of telemedicine apps and free services for a first assessment that could avoid...
Is Google A Good Medical Resource For Patients? A Doctor Weighs In
Googling symptoms has become an inside joke among everyone who’s done it (which is most of us!). Every possible symptom can be associated with a scary, life-threatening condition and a Google search can do little to...
Why Coronavirus Isn’t Such Terrible News For The S&P 500
With the market already down nearly 15% from its recent high, the coronavirus-triggered plunge may turn into one of the fastest bear markets to hit U.S. stocks ever. But, believe it or not, a passive investment in...
How Social Media Affects Our Mental Health
The world is using social media now more than ever, with over 2.45 billion people actively using Facebook — and that’s just one of the many social platforms. Some people regularly obsess over gaining followings and likes, or wonder...
How Does A Pipeline Of New Treatments For Mental Health Combat Stigma?
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Leading global experts have stated that a coordinated, diverse effort has the potential to reduce suicide, psychosis, and mental illness-related disability by 50% by 2030. However, the current level of unmet need in...
It’s Time For Health Insurance To Pay For Dental Care
Last time I checked, the mouth was still part of the human body. If I remember correctly, when people experience mouth problems, they ache just as much (often more) than if they experienced problems elsewhere in their...
Coronavirus Could Have Serious Consequences For Women’s Health, Says The UN
The COVID-19 lockdown has changed life as so many people know it. Getting used to working from home and avoiding contact with others is the new norm so to prevent the spread of the virus. While the...
World Health Organization Declares Coronavirus A Global Pandemic
Topline: The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared Covid-19 a global pandemic, sending a message to world leaders that the coronavirus is a fast-moving crisis that needs to be taken seriously.
The WHO had been...
Bill And Melinda Gates Donate $100 Million To Coronavirus Vaccine Research And Treatment
Topline: Bill and Melinda Gates are donating $100 million to coronavirus vaccine research and treatment efforts, which was announced as part of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) request for $675 million in global contributions to fight the spread of the...
China, Then And Now: Why Coronavirus Is A Bigger Threat To The Global Economy...
The coronavirus is likely to have a bigger economic impact than previous outbreaks thanks to a rapidly growing Chinese economy and its deeper commercial ties to the U.S. In 2003, when the SARS virus hit, China’s GDP...