Category: healthcare

Advice From An Infectious Disease Expert On Returning To School During Coronavirus

Dr. Stephen Thomas, Chief of Infectious Diseases at SUNY Upstate Medical University, discusses the importance of the “infection prevention bundle”—the series of steps that students, families and schools should take to reduce the risk of Covid-19 transm…

World Sexual Health Day Is Shining A Light On The Importance Of Pleasure During Coronavirus

Sex and pleasure are often presented as fun and frivolous. However, the benefits of pleasure run much deeper than the physical act of achieving an orgasm.

Stock Market Sell-Off Continues: Dow Plunges 400 Points, S&P 500 Falls Nearly 2%

Stocks continued to plummet following Thursday’s sell-off.

Protecting Against Airborne Transmission Of Covid-19

How to protect against airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2

Alphabet’s Verily Lands First Employer For Its Back-To-Work Covid-19 Vetting System

Google’s sister company Verily said it has landed its first employer client for its health screening and analytics service designed to help companies reopen during the pandemic.

Juul May Lay Off More Than 50% Of Its Workforce, Report Says

Juul is facing a slew of lawsuits and regulatory setbacks.

Delta Adds 270 People To No-Fly List For Refusing To Wear A Mask

Delta’s CEO said the use of face masks is a “top priority” for stemming the virus.

Can Platforms Help Reduce The $935 Billion In Wasteful Healthcare Spend?

The healthcare industry is particularly ripe for platforms to add value.

The 100 Safest Countries For COVID-19: Updated

The US now ranks 55, still behind Hungary, Vietnam, China, Malaysia, and Bulgaria.

A “Herd Immunity” Strategy To Combat COVID-19 Could Be A Disaster For Older Adults

A covid-19 herd immunity strategy could be deadly for older adults