Tag Archives: COVID19

What the numbers fail to tell us about how and where COVID-19 spreads

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Health and Wellness Health Canada If there is one issue that has never been crystal clear during the pandemic, it’s where and in what ways people are most likely to catch the coronavirus Author of the article: Tom Blackwell Publishing date: Apr 14, 2021  •  12 hours ago  •  3 minute read… Read More: What the numbers fail to tell us about how and… »

Women, alcohol, and COVID-19

Excessive alcohol use is a common response to coping with stress. Alcohol use increased following the September 11th terrorist attacks and Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The COVID-19 pandemic is following this same path. However, this pandemic is different in its scope and duration. COVID-19 is associated with both negative health and economic impacts, as well… Read More: Women, alcohol, and COVID-19 »

5,000 to attend rock concert in Barcelona after COVID-19 screen

Loading the player… Five thousand music lovers are set to attend a rock concert in Barcelona on Saturday after passing a same-day COVID-19 screening, to test its effectiveness in preventing outbreaks of the virus at large cultural events. The show by Spanish rock group Love of Lesbian has the special permission of Spanish health authorities.… Read More: 5,000 to attend rock concert in Barcelona after COVID-19 screen »

Tech sites hype Apple Watch for COVID-19 prediction without providing the evidence

Milwaukee oncologist Michael Thompson, MD, wrote to me yesterday morning (February 10)  about an article – “New Study Suggests Apple Watch Heart Rate Sensor Can Predict COVID-19 Up to a Week Before a Swab Test” – promoted on Twitter by MacRumors.com. The story was about the so-called Warrior Watch Study at Mount Sinai Medical Center in… Read More: Tech sites hype Apple Watch for COVID-19 prediction without providing… »