Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

WHO: Record weekly jump in COVID-19 cases but fewer deaths

The World Health Organization said Thursday that a record 9.5 million COVID-19 cases were tallied over the last week as the omicron variant of the coronavirus swept the planet, a 71% increase from the previous 7-day period ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

A method to better understand complex behavior

Psychologists try to understand human thinking and even predict our behavior. For a long time, they relied on simplified models to show how factor A leads to behavior B. "These models have certainly helped us understand behavior," ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Online therapy works for kids battling social anxiety

(HealthDay)—Plenty of teens are burdened with a chronic and often paralyzing fear of being harshly judged by others. Unfortunately, many can't get in-person treatment that could help.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Five tips to alleviate coronavirus anxiety

Many people are feeling anxious and fearful now that the virus is spreading, hospital admissions are increasing and society is shutting down for a few weeks, resulting in layoffs and unemployment.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Playing to your strengths

(HealthDay)—Everyone has certain personality strengths that make them unique. For instance, you might be the type of person who loves to nurture others or who always tells it like it is and is known for your honesty.

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