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Dire warnings sound over hospital capacity as novel coronavirus spreads

U.S. hospitals may not have the capacity to deal with the spread of the novel coronavirus if big changes are not implemented immediately, some of the nation’s leading scientists and policy experts are warning. Plans are needed urgently across the nation to mitigate the effect the pathogen will have on local health systems. Early research on… Read More: Dire warnings sound over hospital capacity as novel coronavirus spreads »

Masturbation and penis size: What’s the link?

Penis size can cause concern in some people. Having a small penis might affect a person’s self-confidence and lead to feelings of anxiety. One of the many myths surrounding masturbation is the idea that it can make a person’s penis bigger or smaller. However, these myths can worsen anxiety in people who already have issues… Read More: Masturbation and penis size: What’s the link? »

Finding Signs of Health Woes in Facebook Postings

THURSDAY, March 12, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Could clues to future health emergencies be found in Facebook posts? Maybe so, according to a new study that discovered there are changes in users’ posts before they seek emergency care. For the study, researchers analyzed the Facebook posts and medical records of more than 2,900 patients at… Read More: Finding Signs of Health Woes in Facebook Postings »

Weekly Health Quiz: Coronavirus, Aspirin and Immunity

1 of 7 The World Health Organization this week declared that coronavirus is now a: Global outbreak Worldwide epidemic Pandemic 2 of 7 The number of coronavirus cases in the world has been doubling every: Six hours Six days Six weeks Six months 3 of 7 These four countries currently account for 90 percent of… Read More: Weekly Health Quiz: Coronavirus, Aspirin and Immunity »