Preventing future pandemics starts with recognizing links between human and animal health
Disturbing the habitats of horseshoe bats, like these in Borneo, increases the risk of virus spillover. Mike Prince/Flickr, CC BYThe...
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What is herd immunity? A public health expert and a medical laboratory scientist explain
Experts estimate that close to 90% of the U.S. population must be vaccinated to reach herd immunity for COVID-19. David...
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Facebook has a misinformation problem, and is blocking access to data about how much there is and who is affected
How big of a problem is misinformation on social media? Without key data, the picture is blurry. Anadolu Agency via...
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The COVID-19 pandemic increased eating disorders among young people – but the signs aren’t what parents might expect
More time spent on social media can leave young adults feeling worse about their bodies. Leo Patrizi/E+ Collection via Getty...
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Young children who are survivors of sexual abuse are not being heard
The #MeToo movement has not included young children who have been sexually abused. Their voices are rarely heard in the...
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Ethical decisions: Weighing risks and benefits of COVID-19 vaccination in children ages 5-11
Ethics are important to vaccination decisions because while science can clarify some of the costs and benefits, it cannot tell...
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Should you stop wearing a mask just because the law gives you permission to do so?
On December 1 1955, in Alabama, Rosa Parks broke the law. But Parks was no ordinary criminal trying to take...
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Outdoor play in Canada should continue beyond the COVID-19 pandemic
Kids tobogganing at Carlington Park in Ottawa during the Family Day long weekend 2021. The pandemic has presented significant new...
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The FDA authorizes Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 – a pediatrician explains how the drug was tested for safety and efficacy
For many parents, the long-awaited COVID-19 vaccine authorization for younger kids can't come soon enough. Vladimir Vladimirov/E+ via Getty ImagesChildren...
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Exercise can reduce students’ desire to drink alcohol – new research
New research found exercise reduced students' desire to drink alcohol. oneinchpunch/ShutterstockAlcohol intoxication, particularly in western cultures, is increasingly regarded as...
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