Porn use is up, thanks to the pandemic
Online pornography is one business that's booming during the coronavirus pandemic. A psychology researcher explains…
April 8, 2020
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What does 'recovered from coronavirus' mean? 4 questions answered about how some survive and what ha
Officially, not that many people have recovered from the coronavirus. An epidemiologist explains what has to happen for…
April 7, 2020
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Here's how scientists are tracking the genetic evolution of COVID-19
The SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 is constantly mutating. What do this mutations reveal about this virus's evolution?…
April 6, 2020
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Stuck at home with your partner? Look to retirees for how to make it work
Cooped up with a partner and nowhere to go to break it up? Coronavirus social distancing... or another day in retirement?…
April 6, 2020
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Coronavirus case counts are going to go up – but that doesn't mean social distancing is a bust
COVID-19 has a long incubation time, and testing can take days to get results. Don't let continually rising case numbers…
April 3, 2020
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Blue dye from red beets
Chemists have turned the red pigment of beets into a new, nontoxic blue pigment.
April 3, 2020
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A small trial finds that hydroxychloroquine is not effective for treating coronavirus
The president promoted the combination of hydroxychloroquine and an antibiotic for treating COVID-19. But a new study suggests…
April 3, 2020
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What the coronavirus does to your body that makes it so deadly
The new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, spreads faster than the H1N1 influenza virus and is much deadlier. SARS-CoV-2 is particularly…
April 2, 2020
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Coronavirus: Telemedicine is great when you want to stay distant from your doctor, but older laws ar
The use and support for telehealth has never been higher in the US. Hospitals and patients are flocking to adopt the technology…
April 2, 2020
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There are many COVID-19 tests in the US – how are they being regulated?
There are now dozens of test for COVID-19 with hundreds more awaiting the FDA's authorization. So which test is best?…
April 2, 2020
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Antibodies in the blood of COVID-19 survivors know how to beat coronavirus – and researchers are alr
Before a vaccine is available to teach your immune system to ward off the coronavirus, maybe you can directly use molecules…
April 1, 2020
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Tu cerebro evolucionó para acumular suministros y avergonzar a los otros por hacer lo mismo
Enfrentado con incertidumbre y ansiedad, el cerebro da el orden de comenzar el acaparamiento, si seas persona en tiempos…
March 30, 2020
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Social media companies are taking steps to tamp down coronavirus misinformation – but they can do mo
Facebook, Google and Twitter are stepping up to block misinformation and promote accurate information about the coronavirus.…
March 30, 2020
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Fighting boredom with banjos and Russian grammar – tips from polar explorers for surviving months of
A strong mind was key to surviving the monotony faced by Antarctic explorers enduring the isolation of long, remote winters.
March 30, 2020
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Feeling overwhelmed? Approach coronavirus as a challenge to be met, not a threat to be feared
A global pandemic is anxiety-provoking for most people. But modifying the way you perceive the situation can set you up…
March 30, 2020
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Society's dependence on the internet: 5 cyber issues the coronavirus lays bare
Much of the world is moving online in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Society's newly increased dependence on…
March 27, 2020
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Your brain evolved to hoard supplies and shame others for doing the same
Faced with uncertain and anxious times, brains send out instructions to start stockpiling supplies – whether you're…
March 27, 2020
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Screen time that supports new parents and young kids can enhance family health
Mobile health apps, teleconferencing with experts and thoughtfully designed educational platforms can all help families…
March 27, 2020
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Coronavirus: a new type of vaccine using RNA could help defeat COVID-19
Traditional vaccines can take years to create. Rather than immunizing people with viral proteins, the new approach gives…
March 26, 2020
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Labs are experimenting with new – but unproven – methods to create a coronavirus vaccine fast
Under pressure to develop a coronavirus vaccine, researchers have turned to protein synthesis, genetics and hybrid viruses.…
March 26, 2020
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