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...
Read moreMultiple sclerosis: the link with earlier infection just got stronger – new study
For most of the time since the first description of multiple sclerosis (MS) in 1868, the causes of this disabling...
Read moreNorth Korea’s costly COVID response is pushing Kim Jong-un to play political games
In April 2020, I wrote about North Korea’s efforts to protect itself from COVID-19. The regime was genuinely afraid about...
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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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Another Round? What really happens when you microdose alcohol
Extreme measures. JaCrispyIn Danish director Thomas Vinterberg’s latest film, Another Round, friends Martin, Tommy, Peter and Nikolaj agree to conduct...
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COVID: why are people testing positive on lateral flow tests then negative on PCR?
Basilico Studio Stock/ShutterstockIn the UK over the last few weeks, there have been a growing number of reports of people...
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