Category: healthcare

Lyra Health Hits $1.1 Billion Valuation, As Coronavirus Boosts Need For Teletherapy

The company, which provides mental health benefits for large employers, has added 800,000 new members since the pandemic hit.

Ohio State University Suspends 228 Students For Violating Covid-19 Guidelines

As Covid-19 cases continue to increase nationwide, colleges and universities have had to make difficult decisions about the fall semester.

A Device That ‘Smells’ Covid-19 Could Help Avoid Future Lockdowns

A device that can quickly detect if someone is likely to have Covid-19 by ‘smelling’ their breath, could help prevent future mass lockdowns.

Anxiety-Related Google Searches Reached A Record High During Early Stages Of The Pandemic

There were 11% more anxiety-related searches than usual.

‘Nonlethal Beanbags’ From Police Cause Serious Injury, Possible Brain Damage

The “nonlethal beanbag” munitions some police departments use for crowd control can cause severe injury, including brain hemorrhaging, report doctors.

Economists Warn U.S. GDP Won’t Recover To Pre-Pandemic Levels Until 2022

A majority of economists think the next stimulus package should be $1 trillion or greater.

Dow Jumps Nearly 400 Points, S&P 500 And Nasdaq Hit Fresh Record Highs

The S&P 500 traded above 3,400 for the first time.

Ebola Is Erupting In The Western Forests Of The Democratic Republic Of The Congo

Deep in the heart of the western forests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) a new outbreak of Ebola is building steam.

Success Story During The Covid-19 Pandemic? Professional Sports, So Far

While professional athletes are young and fearless, most appear to follow coronavirus protocols. Infection rates have been quite low. Despite some hiccups, thus far professional sports have been relatively successful at managing their resumption of pla…

Doctor Practice Revenue Continues To Fall After States Re-Opened

Patient revenue in June was still at 76% of last year’s level even after most states re-opened and shelter-in-place orders ended, the Medical Group Management Association says.