Health
Living near green space makes you 2.5 years younger: study
City parks and green spaces help counter heat, boost biodiversity, and instill a sense of calm in the urban jungle.
Jun 29, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Why social distancing is a challenge for the blind, and what can be done about it
Social distancing rules can be difficult to follow.
Apr 29, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
California's Yosemite National Park shuts down over coronavirus fears
California's Yosemite National Park, one of the most visited parks in the nation, shut down to visitors on Friday because of the coronavirus crisis.
Mar 21, 2020
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Medical research
Cities are making us fat and unhealthy: A 'healthy location index' can help us plan better
As councils and central government consider what cities of the future will look like, a new tool has been developed to map how various features of where we live influence public health.
Apr 1, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Lifestyle research studies to reduce risk of Alzheimer's respond to COVID-19 challenges
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on public health is staggering; more than one hundred million cases and two million deaths worldwide. In response, most countries and local governments have taken substantial measures—such ...
Mar 11, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Poland sees record spike in coronavirus cases
Poland on Friday reported a record spike of 1,587 new coronavirus cases over a 24-hour period, in line with a rise in other parts of eastern Europe where numbers have been relatively low.
Sep 25, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Turkey makes masks mandatory in Istanbul, 46 other provinces
Turkish authorities have made the wearing of masks mandatory in three major cities to curb the spread of COVID-19 following an uptick in confirmed cases since the reopening of many businesses.
Jun 18, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Romania imposes new restrictions after virus surge
Romania on Wednesday adopted new measures to curb the spread of the new coronavirus, including shortening working hours for bars and restaurants and mandatory face masks in outdoor crowded spaces, after a surge in cases.
Jul 29, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Debunking COVID-19 myths
Chances are you've heard about a food, drug or other method that claims to prevent, treat, or cure coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). But while it might be tempting to use a questionable product or method to stay healthy ...
Jul 6, 2020
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Lower COVID-19 rates seen in US states with higher adherence to mask wearing
A new state-by-state analysis shows a statistical association between high adherence to mask wearing and reduced rates of COVID-19 in the U.S. Charlie Fischer and colleagues at the Boston University School of Public Health ...
Apr 14, 2021
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