During this time, staying away from other people is the only way to prevent you from getting COVID- 19. Wearing a mask while in public may help, but it also may not guarantee safety from the virus. Some people are convinced that they are completely immune with a mask, but let me break the news you’re...

Today, United States President Donald Trump and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo have taken starkly different stances on how to lead effectively, as evidenced by their at times contrasting responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout his administration, President Trump has been on the receiving end...

With the 1918 flu flare-up, 2003 SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) outbreak, and the 2014 Ebola breakout, health officials are better prepared to fight the current coronavirus; but how is COVID-19 similar to each pandemic before it? The 1918 Spanish flu was an extremely deadly influenza pandemic...

The world’s attention in the last month has been diverted toward news and media related to COVID-19’s effects. These include a surging death toll across America, increasing chaos within hospitals and the closure of public places. Amid all this global turmoil, how can we stay healthy? As stories...

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, medical institutions nationwide are facing shortages of essential medical supplies. In response, hospitals are turning to unlikely donors—medical TV shows—for gloves, masks, and other critical equipment. Medical dramas such as Grey’s Anatomy and Station 19 have announced...