With the recent news of an Arizona man and his wife attempting to self-medicate for the novel coronavirus by taking chloroquine phosphate, it’s about time to discuss the less than helpful health advice that is sweeping online platforms, news-stands and even from the office of the president. The man has unfortunately passed away and his

Since the World Health Organization announced last Wednesday that Covid-19 has officially reached ‘pandemic status’, many blue-chip companies like Amazon, Google and Apple have implemented a mandatory work from home policy. Many smaller companies that can adopt this policy, have adopted it as well, meaning that working from home may become the new norm for

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, these are unprecedented and worrying times for many citizens. There is an abundance of advice concerning how to avoid contracting this virus, like staying at home, social distancing and cleaning techniques. However, as important as it is to follow the World Health Organisations guidelines for a healthy body, it is

Taking a lesson from healthcare professionals is always better than listening to our neighbors or reading options on social media. Although they take these things into consideration all the time, now, during a pandemic they practice them more often. “We’re practicing what’s tried and true,” says Robert Glatter, MD, an emergency physician with Lenox Hill

Wearing face masks won’t protect you against the coronavirus. As a matter of fact, washing your hands often is much better than putting on a face mask. “I tell people you should be washing before you cook or serve food and after you use the bathroom; I wash my hands every time I return home,”