Africa
Traditional herbal tea may lead to new malaria treatment
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New research examining the herbal folk remedy of the African buttercup offers hope in treating malaria.
Paganism
In terms of mental health, the pandemic will end and linger
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Recent studies show that while the impact of the pandemic has raised awareness of mental health issues, it has also unmasked underlying issues and likely to have a lingering effect.
Paganism
CDC shares COVID-19 guidelines for Faith-Based Organizations
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ATLANTA – The Center for Disease Control has released resources to help faith leaders prepare for the COVID-19 pandemic and any specific outbreak in their communities. The checklist focuses on planning and preparation should the disease manifest in local communities. The CDC recommends updating emergency plans wit the help of public health officials. The CDC notes that “Older adults and people who have severe underlying chronic medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness.” The CDC adds that “People who are at higher risk are encouraged to avoid crowds as much as possible.”