Oleandrin is a deadly plant poison, not a COVID-19 cure
Consuming the plant can be lethal to animals and humans.
August 18, 2020
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Kids are bigger coronavirus spreaders than many doctors realized – here’s how schools can lower the
Checking for symptoms is just the beginning. Here are 10 ways schools can help keep children, families and faculty safe.
August 18, 2020
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Racism linked to cognitive decline in African American women
A landmark study shows chronic stress from racism can lead to loss of brain function in African American women.
August 17, 2020
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Rapid screening tests that prioritize speed over accuracy could be key to ending the coronavirus pan
Testing large numbers of people regularly would reduce the spread of the coronavirus in the US. Laboratory testing is slow…
August 14, 2020
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How one community improved COVID-19 nursing home care with collaboration and communication
A new approach is making a big difference in Virginia.
August 14, 2020
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The pandemic has affected millions with other illnesses – here's how it affected a health professor'
People with eating disorders often struggle with staying in control. For many, the pandemic took away control. A health…
August 13, 2020
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How the old-fashioned telephone could become a new way for some to see their doctor
The old-fashioned telephone – well, maybe not a rotary dial, but a phone nonetheless – became a way during the pandemic…
August 12, 2020
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4 tips to help kids to cope with COVID-19 anxiety
Watching coronavirus coverage can cause anxiety in your child. An expert offers some tips that will help.
August 11, 2020
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I'm a COVID-19 long-hauler and an epidemiologist – here's how it feels when symptoms last for months
Margot Gage Witvliet went from being healthy and active to fearing she was dying almost overnight. An epidemiologist, she…
August 11, 2020
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How to use ventilation and air filtration to prevent the spread of coronavirus indoors
Good ventilation can reduce the risk of catching coronavirus. An environmental engineer explains how to know if enough outside…
August 10, 2020
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Wearable fitness devices deliver early warning of possible COVID-19 infection
Fitness information like resting heart rate collected by wearable devices can't diagnose diseases, but it can signal…
August 7, 2020
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8 simple strategies to fuel your body during a pandemic
The constraints of COVID-19 can act as a catalyst to eat more thoughtfully and, perhaps, eat better.
August 7, 2020
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Nuclear threats are increasing – here's how the US should prepare for a nuclear event
What if there was another nuclear incident in the US? A disaster management scholar looks back at the history of nuclear…
August 6, 2020
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What the huge COVID-19 testing undercount in the US means
A recent report by the CDC estimated that the true number of COVID-19 cases in the US could be six to 24 times more than…
August 5, 2020
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The loneliness of social isolation can affect your brain and raise dementia risk in older adults
The social isolation older adults are experiencing as they try to stay safe from the coronavirus pandemic is raising new…
August 4, 2020
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The raging competition for medical supplies is not a game, but game theory can help
The toll of the pandemic has been worsened because of the shock to the global supply chain, which resulted in shortages…
August 4, 2020
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Obamacare's unexpected bonus: How the Affordable Care Act is helping middle-aged Americans during th
For millions, the ACA is making a big difference during the coronavirus crisis.
August 3, 2020
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How California’s COVID-19 surge widens health inequalities for Black, Latino and low-income resident
California’s COVID-19 disparities are sobering. Everyone is at risk, but low-income, Black and Latino residents are dying…
July 30, 2020
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Test positivity rate: How this one figure explains that the US isn't doing enough testing yet
Test positivity rates measure the success of a testing program. Even though the US performs a huge number of tests, high…
July 30, 2020
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The importance of blood tests for Alzheimer's: 2 neurologists explain the recent findings
A blood test to detect Alzheimer's disease in people who have symptoms and even those who don't has been shown to…
July 30, 2020
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