The COVID-19 matter feels like a never-ending tale. While the worst of the pandemic has passed, the fall season has brought rising cases and hospitalizations. Now experts fear a repeat of last fall, when a combination of respiratory diseases and COVID overwhelmed American hospitals’ capacity. But does this repetition of the “tripledemic” hold true? In […]

COVID cases have significantly decreased in recent years. In 2021, vaccines were vital in the fight against the pandemic. And even now, they are still crucial for keeping the virus at bay. Like any respiratory disease, the COVID-19 virus keeps evolving via mutations. Hence, adhering to a regular schedule of booster shots is vital to […]

As you may already know, many parts of the world have experienced heat waves in recent months, including the United States, Europe, and China. And of course, these extreme conditions raised concerns among travelers visiting these regions. If you’re planning your next trip and wonder whether traveling during the heatwave is a mindful choice, we’ve […]

Many would like to think that COVID-19 is far behind us. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case, and it’s not just due to the emergence of new COVID strains. Long COVID has been a challenge we’ve been dealing with since the beginning of the pandemic, and it continues to be a concern. In this article, we’ll […]

Many people have suffered from Long COVID, a set of symptoms shared by those who have been infected with COVID-19. However, there is a concerning new trend of post-vaccination symptoms that appears to be affecting the general population. But is “Long Vax Syndrome” real? Given the relatively mild side-effects associated with most vaccines and the […]

COVID-19 and seasonal allergies have many overlapping symptoms, making it challenging to distinguish between them. In this post, we’ll help you navigate the differences and cover the following topics: COVID-19 common symptoms How allergies work Common allergy symptoms How to know if it’s COVID or allergies Allergy treatment What to do if you suspect you […]

Given a recent surge in cases in the US and some parts of Europe, new COVID strains have been garnering more attention lately. These variants are FL1.5.1, EG.5, and BA.2.86. We’ve already talked about EG.5 in our previous post. Today, we’ll share everything you need to know about BA.2.86, also known as Pirola. We’ll discuss: […]

Masks may be one of the first things you’d think about when recalling 2020, as they were instrumental in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. But with the growing immunity in the population due to the vaccines’ efficiency and prior infections, mask usage has steadily declined. However, COVID-19 never truly disappeared. Now that it’s on the rise […]

COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths are currently lower than during past summer and winter waves. However, they have been steadily increasing for several weeks and are expected to continue rising. Health authorities are keeping a close eye on the spread of three new COVID-19 variants across the country. In this post, we’ll answer some frequent questions, […]