May 20, 2020 18:24 pm UTC| Politics Health
The United States has the most number of coronavirus cases in the world. But rather than viewing the more than 1.5 million confirmed cases negatively, President Donald Trump says that it is just a reflection of his...
Coronavirus is not a bioweapon — but bioterrorism is a real future threat
May 20, 2020 15:36 pm UTC| Health
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has far-reaching implications as Canadians face unemployment, diminishing returns on their purchasing power and the prospect of an ensuing recession. These challenges will be faced in the...
How academics in health sciences cope with stress
May 20, 2020 15:34 pm UTC| Health
Higher education is becoming a stressful occupation, research shows. And academics in health professions experience additional sources of stress related to clinical training. Yet these academics, working in fields like...
Delirium, depression, anxiety, PTSD – the less discussed effects of COVID-19
May 20, 2020 15:28 pm UTC| Health
Cough, fever, loss of sense of smell … these are the symptoms of COVID-19 that we all know about. But did you know that confusion affects 20% or more of patients in hospital with COVID-19? Or that previous...
How to recover from an exercise injury – according to a sports physiotherapist
May 20, 2020 15:26 pm UTC| Health
Being active is beneficial for our bodies and mental health. But sometimes we can overdo it, resulting in sprains, strains, or pulled muscles. We need time to rehabilitate, or more injuries will occur. If youve...
Eric Trump says coronavirus will ‘magically’ disappear after November election
May 18, 2020 18:50 pm UTC| Politics Health
President Donald Trumps son Eric Trump has been criticized for making claims about the coronavirus that has no scientific basis and runs counter to health experts projections. According to the younger Trump, the...
What we do and don't know about the links between air pollution and coronavirus
May 14, 2020 10:41 am UTC| Health
As an atmospheric scientist, I am well aware that air pollution is bad. And as a human being in 2020, I am also well aware that this coronavirus is also bad. However, while its true that both pollution and the pandemic are...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board
Sudan: civil war stretches into a second year with no end in sight