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Despite evidence from infectious disease experts suggesting otherwise, nearly 30% of Americans in a new Pew poll said they believe the novel coronavirus was likely created in a lab.

The scientific community must take up cudgels in the battle against bunk.

Four ways to help those around you be better informed about the pandemic

There will be training of upwards of 400 CAMH clinicians — from 50 in February — to deliver virtual care.

Unseen villains. Top-secret cures. In their quest for reassurance during the pandemic, many people are worsening more than just their own anxiety.

Traversing the Underworld: What Myth Can Teach us During the Pandemic Conversations with Zak Stein, Stephen Jenkinson & Charlotte Du Cann What sustains us, beyond the sun and soil? How deep do our …

I’ve noticed COVID19 conspiracy theories spreading and being promoted by leading influencers in New Age spirituality. Why the overlap?

Under the threat of COVID-19, governments are taking drastic measures worldwide to break the chain of the virus’ transmission. You yourself are probably reading this at home under a national lockdown or by practicing social distancing, effective measures recommended by public health authorities.

Claims that a Chinese herbal remedy can prevent COVID-19 is “inappropriate and illegal,” said the national president of the Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Association of Canada (CMAAC).

Potentially life-saving medical research is often hidden behind expensive paywalls, limiting access for those in the developing world. So one modern-day Robin Hood illegally downloaded and shared over 5,000 coronavirus research papers on Reddit.

RT America, a network known for sowing disinformation, has a new alarm: the coming ‘5G Apocalypse.’

Trump and his allies have financial ties to companies that manufacture untested drug he’s touting for COVID-19

National landmarks light up, citizens serenade medical workers from balconies and rooftops. See how people everywhere are boosting each other's spirits in these dark times.

Forget kombucha and trendy vitamin supplements – they are nothing more than magic potions for the modern age.

The history of pandemics, from the Antonine Plague to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) event, ranked by their impact on human life.

Our “Swiss doctor” team provided the following information on the current situation in order to enable our readers to make a realistic risk assessment. (Below you will find regular, but not daily, updates on medical and political developments.) *** According to the latest data of the Italian National Health Institute ISS, the average age of …

The World Health Organization (WHO) is under fire after Taiwan released the contents of a December email inquiring about the person to person spread of COVID-19, saying it was instead ignored by WHO and denied adequate information to fight the virus.

Russia and China are pushing conspiracy theories on the origin of the new coronavirus, experts say.

A recent scientific article suggested that the novel coronavirus responsible for the Covid-19 epidemic has mutated into a more “aggressive” form. Is this something we need to worry about? No, and here’s why.

Here are the conspiracy theories that China or the U.S. military created SARS-CoV2 and the scientific evidence against these theories.

Unseen villains. Top-secret cures. In their quest for reassurance during the pandemic, many people are worsening more than just their own anxiety.

We love Robert F. Kennedy Jr., but he is part of a misinformation campaign that’s having heartbreaking—and deadly—consequences.

As with other epidemics, crises and disasters throughout history, the search for scapegoats for the corona crisis has already started.

The COVID-19 pandemic will almost certainly wind up being by far the worst pandemic we have experienced in a century. Given a huge pandemic with tragic death tolls, it's not surprising that conspiracy