Global Statistics

All countries
695,781,740
Confirmed
Updated on September 26, 2023 9:04 pm
All countries
627,110,498
Recovered
Updated on September 26, 2023 9:04 pm
All countries
6,919,573
Deaths
Updated on September 26, 2023 9:04 pm

Global Statistics

All countries
695,781,740
Confirmed
Updated on September 26, 2023 9:04 pm
All countries
627,110,498
Recovered
Updated on September 26, 2023 9:04 pm
All countries
6,919,573
Deaths
Updated on September 26, 2023 9:04 pm
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Immune system may trigger anxiety in response to infection

Share on PinterestA new study finds further evidence of the link between the immune system and behavior.Over the past few years, scientists have discovered some intriguing links between immunity and the mind.One of the immune signaling molecules, or cytokines, that mediates these links is called interleukin-17a (IL-17a). IL-17a plays a role in psoriasis, which is…

Physician burnout: Running on an empty tank

Share on PinterestPhysicians are the gatekeepers of our health, but burnout rates are shockingly high.To help support the mental well-being of you and your loved ones during this difficult time, visit our dedicated hub to discover more research-backed information. Over and over in your head, you may be thinking: “I can’t do this anymore.”“My patients…

Work-life balance for physicians: The what, the why, and the how

Share on PinterestIs striving for work-life balance causing physicians additional anxiety?The Cambridge dictionary defines work-life balance as “the amount of time you spend doing your job compared with the amount of time you spend with your family and doing things you enjoy.”For physicians, however, the concept of work-life balance is not so straightforward, as Dr.…

Can we ease motion sickness through mental training?

Share on PinterestSome researchers suggest that there may be an easy way to reduce motion sickness — by training the brain.A new study has found that motion sickness can be reduced through visuospatial training, which involves a person manipulating 3D objects in their imagination.The study, published in the journal Applied Ergonomics, may be particularly valuable…

Republican governors took longer in making masks a requirement

Share on PinterestPreliminary research looks at the links between state governors’ political alignment and how long it took to mandate face masks in their respective states.Christopher Adolph, of the University of Washington (UW) in Seattle, is the lead author of the new study, which is part of the UW COVID-19 State Policy Project. He states:“Wearing…

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City of Cape Town urges people to leave Kataza the baboon alone

Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…

Rassie: There are various benefits for SA rugby to go north

As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…

A Once-in-a-Century Climate ‘Anomaly’ Might Have Made World War I Even Deadlier

(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…