PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, is a condition some people experience after extremely traumatic events. The term “PTSD” first appeared in the American Psychiatric Association’s third edition of the Diagnostic and…
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As businesses and recreation areas continue to reopen since the coronavirus shutdown in March, some people may believe the threat of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that produces the disease COVID-19…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the United States is currently in the acceleration phase of the coronavirus pandemic. All 50 states have reported cases of…
With a cure for coronavirus being top of mind these days, World Immunization Week comes at an appropriate time. Human life expectancy has greatly increased over generations due in part…
The comic above illustrates a common situation about why we believe certain things without verifying them, but given the seriousness of our current health situation, a bit more consideration…
Since its founding in 1872, the American Public Health Association (APHA) has been an advocate of improving the health of all U.S. residents. Every April, the APHA hosts National Public…
Gale’s Health & Wellness Resource Center provides authoritative information on a full range of health-related issues, from current disease and disorder information to in-depth coverage of alternative medical practices. Information…
Vocabularies have increased in the past few weeks, with terms such as “coronavirus,” “COVID-19,” and “social distancing” becoming commonplace in the lexicon. If you have wondered what all these terms…
