Victoria Forster, Contributor

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Nurses Struggle With Sleep And Mental Health During Pandemic

During the first six months of the pandemic, almost a quarter of nurses reported being depressed and over half had anxiety, according to a new study.

Even Mild Covid-19 Can Cause Brain Dysfunction And Cognitive Issues

The research provides new clues as to why some people with long Covid experience long-term cognitive issues after being infected with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

Peak Infectiousness Of Covid-19 With Omicron is 3-6 Days After Symptom Onset, Says New Study

The new study raises further questions about the CDC’s decision to shorten the recommended Covid-19 isolation time to 5 days.

“Flurona” Isn’t A New Virus, It’s Just Someone With Covid-19 And The Flu

It is “almost impossible” for a flu virus and the Covid-19 virus to combine form a new supervirus.

Hockey Fan Spots Cancerous Mole On Staff Member’s Neck At Game

Seattle Kraken fan Nadia Popovici alerted Brian Hamilton to the mole by typing a message on her phone telling him to see a doctor.

The New Omicron Coronavirus Variant Is ‘Highly Mutated’ What Does This Mean?

What is known now about about the mutations in the omicron variant and what will we find out over the coming weeks?

Scientists Identify Way To Predict Response To Antidepressants

Researchers claim the new brain imaging technique will save some people with depression 2-3 months of time in finding a medication that works for them.

Portable Air Filters In Hospital Wards Remove Airborne Covid-19 Virus

A portable air filtration machine placed on a Covid-19 hospital ward removed almost all traces of the SARS-CoV2 coronavirus and other pathogens, according to a new study.

Flu Season Is Starting In The U.S. And Experts Warn It Could Be Severe

Cases of the flu were incredibly low last year, but experts are warning that this year could be much worse.

How Can You Make Your Child’s Covid-19 Vaccination Hurt Less?

Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccination for younger children is expected to be authorized by the CDC this week. How can you best prepare your child for the vaccine?