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Mental health declined during the pandemic but some people with depression improved – new research
a35mmporhora/ShutterstockDepression and anxiety disorders increased by over a quarter globally in 2020, according to a recent review of 48 scientific...
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Vaccination against COVID-19 supports a healthy pregnancy by protecting both mother and child – an immunologist explains the maternal immune response
Pregnancy poses significant risks for severe illness or death from COVID-19, for both mother and baby. ArtMarie/E+ via Getty ImagesThe...
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How does smoking marijuana affect academic performance? Two researchers explain how it can alter more than just moods
Marijuana use among college students during the pandemic reached record highs, data show. wildpixel via Getty ImagesIn a trend that...
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Not as good as we want, not as bad as we’ve heard: Teen mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
Although some youth are clearly reporting a negative effect on their social, personal and educational lives during the pandemic, the...
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Zero COVID worked for some countries – but high vaccine coverage is now key
Firefighters conducting disinfection at the Terminal 3 of Wuhan Tianhe International Airport. Xinhua / Alamy Stock PhotoSince the start of...
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Medical errors keep killing patients – but there are laws, incentives and mindset changes that could reduce the death toll
It's estimated that up to 400,000 Americans die every year from medical mistakes. Vadzim Kushniarou/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty ImagesDr....
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Kids and their computers: Several hours a day of screen time is OK, study suggests
The findings are gleaned from the largest U.S. study ever done on the brain development of children. Julien McRoberts via...
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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy can be overcome through relatable stories and accessible information
In Montréal, people protested the Québec government's measures to help stop the spread of COVID-19. (The Canadian Press/Graham Hughes)People who...
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If you want to support the health and wellness of kids, stop focusing on their weight
Physical activity, eating habits and emotional support from friends and family are stronger predictors of health than body mass index....
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Does my child have separation anxiety? How parents can help with children’s back-to-school fears
After long periods of social isolation with family members, it may be hard for some children — and parents —...
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