The COVID-19 Risks Presented by Gyms
Sept. 21, 2020
After contracting COVID-19 from a friend, trainer Jillian Michaels is asking her fellow fitness fanatics (and others) to consider the risks of contracting the virus when paying public gyms a […]
Category: Community Health
How Common is it for Lyme Disease to go Undiagnosed?
Sept. 18, 2020
Comedian Amy Schumer made headlines when she announced earlier this month that she was diagnosed with Lyme disease — and is led to believe that she’s had it for some […]
Experts Advise Skipping Large Gatherings During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sept. 9, 2020
When it comes to “super-spreader events” such as conferences, weddings and rallies, Richard Watkins, M.D., a Northeast Ohio Medical University associate professor of internal medicine who specializes in infectious disease, […]
Wait, What’s a Face Mask Bracket?
Sept. 4, 2020
The longer that COVID-19 and face coverings remain a part of our lives, the greater the opportunity to modify and accessorize. Face brackets, also known as mask braces, are becoming […]
NEOMED Leader Comments on Questions about COVID-19 and Schoolchildren
Sept. 2, 2020
In an article published in multiple newspapers, including the Akron Beacon Journal, Joseph Zarconi, M.D., a professor and chair of internal medicine and the medical director for NEOMED’s COVID-19 response, […]
Could Children be Silent Spreaders of COVID-19 and the Flu?
Aug. 31, 2020
A new study by researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard University in the Journal of Pediatrics suggests that children may be a “potential source of contagion” during the COVID019 […]
A New Kind of Face Covering
Aug. 26, 2020
When choosing a cloth face covering, do you look for an adjustable option? Perhaps a stylish mask that will match your outfit for the day? What about a face covering […]
A New Way to Test for COVID-19
Aug. 25, 2020
On August 15, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted emergency use authorization for SalivaDirect, a new rapid saliva test that can diagnose COVID-19 within three hours of administration. Infectious […]
Flu Shots and the Potential Twindemic
Aug. 20, 2020
Get your flu shots. That’s the takeaway from numerous health experts who considered the potential overlap of the upcoming flu season with the COVID-19 pandemic for an International Business Times […]
Does Wearing a Face Covering Prevent the Spread of COVID-19?
Aug. 20, 2020
When it comes to COVID-19, scientists agree that wearing a face covering adds a layer of protection. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends, “people wear masks in […]