COVID-19

While conspiracy theories can increase hesitancy, there is stronger evidence that initial vaccine hesitancy often leads to the adoption of conspiracy beliefs, suggesting a dynamic rationalization process over time.

A study during COVID-19 found online dating profiles featuring individuals wearing masks more attractive than those without. Vaccination status had a lesser impact on preferences.

Individuals who received anxiety therapy before the rise of COVID-19 demonstrated resilience during the pandemic, managing anxiety better during the crisis than the general population. This underscores the protective power of therapy in equipping people with coping skills.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, ethical guidelines clashed with biases in ICU resource allocation. Despite principles advocating for non-discriminatory and random allocations, research found preferences emerged for younger, healthier, or socially valuable individuals.

A preliminary study has found that combining breathing exercises with creatine significantly improves long-COVID symptoms, boosting brain and muscle creatine levels, reducing fatigue, and enhancing physical endurance, offering new hope for effective rehabilitation strategies.

Research reveals COVID-19's profound impact on brain health, including cognitive declines like memory issues, brain fog, and severe effects equivalent to decades of aging. Studies highlight brain shrinkage, inflammation, and blood-brain barrier disruption.

New research reveals that individuals with a strong sense of entitlement were more likely to ignore COVID-19 safety measures, visiting non-essential venues and endorsing conspiracy theories. This behavior highlights the complex interplay between psychological traits and public health responses.

A study found 76.1% of non-hospitalized, mild Covid-19 patients experienced insomnia, with anxiety and depression heightening the risk. Despite infection severity not affecting insomnia chances, those with mental health symptoms were more prone to sleep disturbances.

The journal Frontiers in Psychology has recently published a study showing a significant link between religiosity and the belief in COVID-19 conspiracy narratives — mediated by a conspiracy mentality.

A recent study led by researchers from the University of Tokyo has shed light on the intricate web of factors contributing to vaccine hesitancy and resistance. The study identifies online political engagement, conspiracy theories, and spirituality as significant influences shaping...

A study found that men recovering from Omicron infection showed reduced gray matter thickness in specific brain regions and changes in psychological characteristics, including increased anxiety and cognitive function issues.

A study in the Journal of Medical Ethics reveals that unvaccinated individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic faced disproportionate blame and stigmatization, influenced by political ideology and risk misperceptions. This phenomenon is identified as a form of scapegoating, highlighting the complex...

A study in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that a neuro-meditation program could improve cognitive function in Long COVID patients. Despite promising results, the absence of a traditional meditation group and short follow-up duration highlighted...

A study conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic found that individuals who have used psychedelic substances reported lower psychological distress, enhanced well-being, and improved post-traumatic growth compared to those who hadn't. Published in the journal Scientific Reports, the research, which involved...

Researchers have found that people were more likely to mimic others' smartphone usage right after the 2020 lockdown compared to a year later, suggesting that social isolation heightened our sensitivity to digital social cues. Their findings, published in the Human...