As disinfectant use soars to fight coronavirus, so do accidental poisonings
(Jeffrey Kluger/ Time) — Disinfectants and other cleaning supplies wouldn’t be any use at all if they weren’t good at killing things like viruses, bacteria and other pathogens. But the products can present similar toxic dangers to the people who handle them, and with the use of cleaning and disinfecting supplies soaring as a result of …
Coronavirus: the puzzle of why the risk of death is greater for men and for the elderly
(Jeremy Rossman/ The Conversation) — For COVID-19, age and sex appear to be strong predictors of who lives and who dies.
The fatality rate for the disease is estimated to be 0.66%, according to data from China. In other words, 0.66% of people who are formally diagnosed with COVID-19, die. But the rate varies dramatically for different …
‘COVID toes’: mysterious skin condition could be linked to coronavirus, derms say
(NBC Chicago) — Cases of a mysterious skin condition that causes purple, blue or red discoloration in toes and occasionally fingers are popping up around the country, according to Northwestern doctors, leading some dermatologists to wonder if it may be connected to coronavirus.
Dr. Amy Paller, a dermatologist for Northwestern …
Recent study shows testicles may increase vulnerability of men to COVID-19 infection
(Snow Digon/ International Business Times) — Researchers of a new study suggest that men’s testicles may be playing a role in why male victims are dying from COVID-19 at twice the rate of female victims. While the study, if proven true and corroborated by other studies, may have dramatic implications to the ongoing fight against the infection, …
Why you shouldn’t stress about lockdown weight gain
(Sally Kuzemchak, MS, RD/ WebMD) — There are a lot of jokes going around right now about stress-baking and snacking through stockpiled food. I can relate – my eating has definitely changed since we sheltered in place weeks ago. I’m cooking heavier meals. I’m snacking in front of screens. And the only thing stopping me from baking more homemade …
Struggling with nightmares and sleepless nights? Don’t let pandemic stress ruin your rest
(CBC News) — Whether you’re being startled awake by nightmares or watching the clock tick, if you’re losing sleep over the COVID-19 pandemic, you’re not alone. The stress of coping with the health crisis has robbed many people of some much-needed shut-eye.
From crashing stock markets and escalating infection rates …
How to survive pandemic stress, isolation and uncertainty
(Narda Singh/ CBC News) — As a mental health professional, I’ve been asked to offer some mental health tips that may be helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic that has affected all of us.
Apparently my mental health tips come from my dog Cedar, an eight-month-old Pomeranian-husky mix. You see, Cedar’s paw on my arm reminds …
FAQs: Can people without symptoms spread COVID-19 … and other questions
(Craig Janes/ The Conversation) — As the coronavirus pandemic continues its spread, it has infected more than half a million people and killed tens of thousands on nearly every continent. With offices shut down, people staying at home and hospitals bracing for an influx of patients, many people are unsure of what’s safe and what’s not. …