Finding ways to move your body while social distancing
Physical activity is important for all kinds of health reasons, even in quarantine.
May 8, 2020
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Is is safe to visit your mother on Mother's Day? A doctor offers a decision checklist
Mothers love to be with their children on Mother's Day, but this year, things might be different. A physician walks…
May 7, 2020
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New study shows staggering effect of coronavirus pandemic on America's mental health
While there have been spikes across the board, some groups are suffering more than others.
May 7, 2020
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Tips for managing social isolation during coronavirus, from women on the autism spectrum
Many people with autism spectrum disorder have dealt with social isolation their entire lives. Their coping strategies could…
May 7, 2020
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Is seltzer water healthy?
Bubbly waters are becoming increasingly popular. While these carbonated, sometimes flavored beverages might cause slight…
May 7, 2020
460
Juuling among US youth is about the cool factor, new study suggests
Current legislation focuses on the flavor of e-cigarettes. But the latest research shows the attraction isn't about…
May 7, 2020
449
A mysterious illness is striking children amid the coronavirus pandemic – but don't be too quick to
A biomedical researcher and pediatrician who works with Kawasaki disease and COVID-19 explains the similarities and differences…
May 6, 2020
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The puzzling questions of the coronavirus: A doctor addresses 6 questions that are stumping physicia
Mysteries surround the coronavirus, but our expert is here to address some of the most perplexing issues.
May 6, 2020
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Out with the old: Coronavirus highlights why we need new names for aging
What's in a word? Plenty, when it comes to the choices we use to describe people over 60. Stigma against older people…
May 6, 2020
422
The mysterious disappearance of the first SARS virus, and why we need a vaccine for the current one
COVID-19 and SARS are both deadly – but different. SARS symptoms were quick to appear, making it easier to contain. Because…
May 5, 2020
438
Coronavirus is giving smokers incentive to quit, and social distancing could help them do it
An addiction psychiatrist explains why smoking raises the risks from COVID-19 and how to quit.
May 5, 2020
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A majority of vaccine skeptics plan to refuse a COVID-19 vaccine, a study suggests, and that could b
As most of the world early awaits a vaccine for COVID-19, a smaller group of people scoffs. They could spell real trouble…
May 4, 2020
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Coronavirus medical costs could soar into hundreds of billions as more Americans become infected
Reopening state economies too soon risks a second wave of the pandemic, and a surge in medical costs. Anyone who pays insurance…
May 4, 2020
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Why the WHO, often under fire, has a tough balance to strike in its efforts to address health emerge
The World Health Organization is not a disease police force but more of a diplomatic group, aiming to bring countries together…
May 1, 2020
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Can your community handle a natural disaster and coronavirus at the same time?
If the forecasts are right, the US could be facing more natural disasters this year – on top of the coronavirus pandemic.…
April 30, 2020
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Masks and distancing make it tough for the hard-of-hearing, but here's how to help
Audiologists recommend enhanced communication strategies in the time of coronavirus to help the nearly 60 million Americans…
April 30, 2020
509
Wait times remain stubbornly long in hospital emergency rooms
In a well-functioning health care system, the emergency room would be able to meet the needs of all of its patients in a…
April 29, 2020
529
I was a nurse on the front lines of Ebola, and I saw that nurses need support for the trauma and pai
Nurses on the front lines of a pandemic need education, training and institutional support.
April 29, 2020
475
How the Trump administration accidentally insured over 200,000 through Obamacare
The idea, says our experts, was to shut down Obamacare. But it didn't work out that way. This could take on more importance…
April 28, 2020
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Lethargic global response to COVID-19: How the human brain's failure to assess abstract threats cost
Human beings have difficulty assessing distant threats.
April 27, 2020
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