When a pandemic hits, questions that immediately arise include what impact there will be on public health, the economy and other aspects of society. Another set of questions involves response priorities for governments and households. Food is central to both sets of questions. On the one hand, access to sufficient, […]
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Why healthy food and its local production should be part of the COVID-19 response
When a pandemic hits, questions that immediately arise include what impact there will be on public health, the economy and other aspects of society. Another set of questions involves response priorities for governments and households. Food is central to both sets of questions. On the one hand, access to sufficient, […]
Missouri lawmaker indicted for promoting fraudulent COVID-19 treatment
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A federal grand jury has indicted a Missouri state legislator on fraud charges after she falsely promoted a treatment she was selling at medical clinics as containing stem cells that could treat various diseases, including COVID-19. The 20-count indictment unsealed Monday also accuses 63-year-old Rep. Tricia Derges, a Republican […]
As COVID-19 Rips Through Travis County Jails, Inmates Say They’re Not Getting Access To Medical Treatment
In late January, Neffitinni Gutierrez assured her three young sons everything was going to be OK, that she’d see them soon. She hung up the phone knowing those assurances were half-truths. In recent weeks, things hadn’t been OK for her in the Travis County Correctional Complex, where she’s awaiting trial […]
Some Health-Care Workers Are Still Saying No to a Covid-19 Vaccine
Officials from Ohio said recently that 60% of nursing-home staff so far haven’t elected to take the vaccine. In New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said this month that state officials expect 30% of health-care workers offered the vaccine will ultimately turn it down. Two-thirds of the staff at a Florida […]
4 Simple Tips to Avoid Developing ‘Tech Neck’ During COVID-19
Share on PinterestThe COVID-19 pandemic has millions of Americans spending a lot more time with technology, increasing our risk of developing tech neck. Hiraman/Getty Images With more screen time during the pandemic, some people are experiencing “tech neck.” Symptoms of tech neck include upper back pain and stiffness, […]
How Long Does It Take for COVID-19 to Stop Being Contagious?
Share on PinterestPresident Trump held a rally less than two weeks after testing positive for COVID-19. Joe Raedle/Getty Images We don’t have a test to determine how much a person may transmit the coronavirus, so doctors have to judge this based on their symptoms. President Trump and Senator Mike Lee […]
COVID-19 Is Happening All Over Again in Florida
Share on PinterestExperts say the governor’s executive order reopening businesses a few weeks ago is already driving an increase in COVID-19 cases. Octavio Jones/Stringer/Getty Images Florida is reporting a 13 percent increase this past week in new COVID-19 cases. Experts say the reopening order signed a few weeks ago by […]
From Back Pain to Coughing, Life with Long-Haul COVID-19
Share on PinterestSome people have persistent symptoms of COVID-19 long after the worst of the infection has passed. Credit Image: Daniel Lozano Gonzale/Getty Images More than 9 months since the COVID-19 pandemic started in the United States, some people still have symptoms long after they’ve “recovered.” Experts are learning more […]
Doctor Honors Hundreds of Healthcare Workers Who Died from COVID-19
Share on PinterestDr. Claire Rezba is documenting healthcare workers who have died from COVID-19 because she “didn’t want to just look away.” Photo courtesy of Dr. Claire Rezba Dr. Claire Rezba is documenting the deaths of healthcare workers who have died from COVID-19. Rezba says at least 1,200 healthcare employees […]