pandemic
The Hygiene Hypothesis: Is There Such a Thing as Being Too Clean?
Good cleanliness is extremely important. It helps prevent the spread of germs and benefits overall health. But is it possible…
Birthrates are on the Decline: Here’s Why Couples are Reconsidering Kids
Within the past few years, U.S. birthrates have taken a dip. The country is seeing a record number of couples—specifically…
Has the Pandemic Affected Your Decision-Making Abilities?
When you’re in a bad headspace, even small, low-stakes decisions can seem overwhelming. What’s for breakfast? Do you need to…
Mosquitoes: From Supreme Annoyance to Disease Eradicators
Buzz. Buzz. Smack. You’ve just become a mosquito’s (last) meal. Depending on how allergic you are to mosquito bites, this…
Birthrates and Population are on the Decline. What Does it Mean for Our Planet’s Future?
Back at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there were a lot of jokes about baby booms and a generation…
“Long COVID” Diagnoses Have Doctors Concerned About Future Health
2020 will forever be the year marked by the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s a year that saw more than 100 million…
Climate Change Could be Responsible for New Epidemics
Imagine how unlucky a person has to be to live through the Spanish Flu Pandemic of the 1920s, the Avian…
Coping With Life After a Year of Quarantine
To say 2020 was a difficult year is an understatement of the highest caliber. For many, 2020 felt like a…
COVID-19 Pandemic Responsible for 17% Drop in Global Carbon Emissions
COVID-19 has gone from being a shocking “new normal” to a pretty steady (and perhaps steadily depressing) way of life….
Are we in for a COVID-19 Baby Boom at the End of 2020?
If you’re quarantining at home with your spouse or partner, you’ve probably already heard your friends and family joking about…
The World is Literally Quieter Thanks to Coronavirus
Nearly half the world’s population is under lockdown measures due to COVID-19. We’ve had to make some lifestyle changes like…
The COVID-19 Opportunity: Top 5 Things You Can do to Improve Your Home Life
There’s not a lot of optimism when it comes to something like a global pandemic. People are suffering. The economy…