Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Virus cases drop to zero in China but surge in Latin America

New coronavirus cases dropped to zero in China for the first time Saturday but overwhelmed hospitals across Latin America – both in countries lax about lockdowns and those lauded for firm, early confinement. The virus hit ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Fears raised in Iran of 'fresh outbreak' of virus

Iranian health officials Saturday raised fears of a "fresh outbreak" of coronavirus cases in their country, which has paid the deadliest price in the Middle East from the pandemic.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Saudi Arabia announces first case of coronavirus

Saudi Arabia on Monday confirmed its first case of coronavirus after one its citizens who had returned from COVID-19 hotspot Iran tested positive.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Harnessing the power of fear

People love fear. Consider the enduring popularity, for instance, of thriller and horror movies since the invention of the motion picture. Think Nosferatu (1922), Dracula (1931), Frankenstein (1931), M (1931) and Werewolf ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Saudi halts Guinea, Liberia pilgrim visas over Ebola

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday announced the suspension of visas for Muslim pilgrims from Guinea and Liberia, two African countries hit by an outbreak of the deadly Ebola epidemic.

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