Coronavirus dreams: how anger, sadness and fear crept in during lockdown – new research
The level of anger and sadness in our dreams may be related to how much we suffer mentally with social isolation.
Nov. 30, 2020 • ~7 min
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COVID-19: four ways to respond to vaccine sceptics – and maybe even convince them
Think beyond facts to make your argument.
Nov. 25, 2020 • ~7 min
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Coronavirus vaccines: health experts identify ways to build public trust
The United Nations recently asked a group of experts across the world to recommend ways to persuade people to take a COVID-19 vaccine. Here is a summary of their suggestions.
Nov. 24, 2020 • ~9 min
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The next vaccine breakthrough: Health experts identify ways to help people trust a coronavirus vaccine
The United Nations recently asked a group of experts across the world to recommend ways to persuade people to take a COVID-19 vaccine. Here is a summary of their suggestions.
Nov. 24, 2020 • ~9 min
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COVID-19 reveals how obesity harms the body in real time, not just over a lifetime
The long-term effects of obesity have been well documented, but immediate effects have not been as evident. The coronavirus is changing all that, as those with obesity seem particularly vulnerable.
Nov. 6, 2020 • ~9 min
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Why scientists and public health officials need to address vaccine mistrust instead of dismissing it
People who oppose vaccines often are dismissed as ignorant or naive. Failing to hear their concerns and address them may only be fueling vaccine resistance, however.
Oct. 30, 2020 • ~10 min
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Feeling scared about how your kids can enjoy Halloween this year? Have no fear – healthy snacks are here
This could be your healthiest – and most fun – Halloween ever, despite COVID-19. It's a great time to ditch the sugar.
Oct. 26, 2020 • ~8 min
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An epidemiologist explains the new CDC guidance on 15 minutes of exposure and what it means for you
New guidance from the CDC says that 15 minutes of exposure – regardless of whether that occurs at one time – can result in transmission of the coronavirus.
Oct. 23, 2020 • ~6 min
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Coronavirus 'excess deaths': why England and Wales have been hardest hit in Europe – new study
It's hard to make international comparisons of the COVID death rates in individual countries, but a new approach is giving scientists better data to work with.
Oct. 14, 2020 • ~7 min
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Coronavirus: how the pharma industry is changing to produce a vaccine on time
Medical innovation is often accelerated in a time of crisis.
Sept. 30, 2020 • ~8 min
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