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humidity levels. In contrast, others have argued that temperature and other climate factors probably do not influence its epidemiology (pattern of spread).These questions tie into the larger issue of how and why climate change might influence the spread of viruses. One mediating factor that illustrates how climate change can speed up the spread of viral…

Share on PinterestConfiding in others can have a positive effect on mental health.Image credit: Tom Werner/Getty ImagesIn the United States, around 17.3 million adults had at least one major depressive episode in 2017, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.Globally, the World Health Organization (WHO) say depression is a leading cause of disability, and…

burnout, a response to a prolonged period of stress. The issue is often occupational; the World Health Organization (WHO) define burnout as “a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.”Burnout is particularly common among physicians, who regularly face long hours and high-pressure situations. In the U.S., levels of…

Share on PinterestDr. Anthony S. Fauci is a figurehead in the U.S. response to COVID-19.Image credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images.Widely considered the United States’ leading epidemiologist, Dr. Fauci has been the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) since 1984.As the NIAID website explains, “Dr. Fauci has advised six Presidents on [HIV…

Share on PinterestResearch based on computer modeling finds that Ebselen could be a promising drug against COVID-19.The recent study, which appears in the journal Science Advances, could help develop Ebselen as a new treatment for COVID-19. The study also provides clues as to which other existing drugs scientists should prioritize in the hunt for effective…