Doesn’t it seem like every time we turn around the price of food is going up? In fact, food prices have risen more rapidly since the onset of the pandemic than they did over the previous decade. So what does rising food costs mean for families? Well, it can be […]
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Last month, we launched a talkhealth members’ survey to gather data on our community’s perceptions of climate change and how it relates to their health. Largely, the data shows that even though the majority of people believe more needs to be done to help the planet, they are not confident […]
A new study that researchers conducted in animal models suggests that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, may deactivate a pain signaling pathway. This could explain why so many cases of the infection do not cause any symptoms, promoting viral transmission. Estimates vary widely, but according to the Centers for […]
A new study suggests that face masks have a negligible negative effect on the levels of carbon dioxide and oxygen that a person breathes. The findings even hold true for individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The research, which appears in the journal Annals of the American Thoracic Society, […]
The new coronavirus has affected people’s health in more ways than one. In this Special Feature, we look at what the pandemic has meant for primary healthcare access in countries around the world. Share on PinterestHow has the pandemic affected different aspects of primary healthcare? In this Special Feature, we […]