What's an epidemiologist?
Epidemiologists focus on diseases among groups of people. They also study the spread of disease among animals.
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You don't need to worry about spreading the coronavirus with cash
Research has yet to support the theory that cash can spread the coronavirus.
May 21, 2020
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Everyday ethics: Should I visit my mother?
Is it right to visit family members during the pandemic, even if they say they don't want you to come? Philosophy may…
May 21, 2020
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How to stay safe from coronavirus while eating out: Restaurant advice from an infectious disease exp
It's hard to eat while wearing a face mask, and social distancing isn't easy in restaurants' normally tight…
May 21, 2020
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Increasing screen time during COVID-19 could be harmful to kids' eyesight
With online learning and social distancing, kids are spending more time staring at screens and less time outdoors. That…
May 21, 2020
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Chronic Lyme disease – does it exist?
Many patients without a diagnosis of Lyme disease report a constellation of symptoms, sometimes for years. Does chronic…
May 21, 2020
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Tiny plankton drive processes in the ocean that capture twice as much carbon as scientists thought
Microscopic ocean phytoplankton feed a "biological pump" that carries carbon from the surface to deep waters.…
May 21, 2020
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The Scripps spelling bee is off this year, but the controversy over including foreign words is still
The Scripps National Spelling Bee highlights the richness of the English lexicon by picking some tough entries with foreign…
May 21, 2020
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What could replace the Electoral College?
There are many more ways to elect a president than the US method – and several alternatives beyond the popular vote.
May 20, 2020
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5 reasons students should consider taking a gap year now
The COVID-19 pandemic has many students thinking about forgoing a year of college. A gap year specialist says many benefits…
May 20, 2020
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Napping helps preschoolers unlock their full potential for learning
Research shows napping helps young children learn, as well as enhancing their emotional well-being.
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To safely explore the solar system and beyond, spaceships need to go faster – nuclear-powered rocket
An update of 50-year-old regulations has kickstarted research into the next generation of rockets. Powered by nuclear fission,…
May 20, 2020
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Blocking the deadly cytokine storm is a vital weapon for treating COVID-19
We blame the coronavirus for the thousands of deaths, but it is actually a hyperactive immune reaction that is the cause…
May 20, 2020
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Rapid home-based coronavirus tests are coming together in research labs — we’re working on analyzing
Testing for coronavirus has been a fiasco in the US. But now companies are developing super fast tests, including ones that…
May 20, 2020
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Sex talk: Common misunderstandings doctors confront about preventing pregnancy
Doctors hear many of the same basic questions about sex from their patients.
May 20, 2020
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Prescription drug costs would have been a major campaign issue, so what will happen now that coron
Studies repeatedly have shown that health care in general and the high cost of drugs in particular are among the top concerns…
May 20, 2020
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How can you be safe at a pool, the beach or a park? A doctor offers guidance as coronavirus distanci
Without clear guidelines from states or the feds on how to stay safe after reopening, it's hard to know what to do.…
May 20, 2020
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As collective memory fades, so will our ability to prepare for the next pandemic
A global pandemic might be at the forefront of everyone's minds. But we can't assume that future threats will get…
May 20, 2020
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Long before face masks, Islamic healers tried to ward off disease with their version of PPE
From magic bowls to holy shirts, Muslim cultures used various devices to protect the user from harm starting in the 11th…
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