Coronavirus crisis could trigger relapse among those fighting addiction The social distancing and isolation of the coronavirus pandemic may put people struggling with addiction at risk for relapse, an expert says. Apr 1, 2020 0 1
Certain health conditions up risks for severe COVID-19 New research suggests that having an underlying health condition might be one of the most significant risk factors for developing a severe case of COVID-19. Apr 1, 2020 0 13
Adherence to quarantine during COVID-19 pandemic Information, social influence, the practicalities of isolation and a clear understanding of the benefits of quarantine are key to people adhering to this measure to contain infectious disease outbreaks, according to new research ... Apr 1, 2020 0 5
Time spent in public spaces significantly raises risk of contracting respiratory illnesses Spending time in supermarkets, eating out, socialising and using public transport, as well as being in contact with someone who has a cold, significantly increases the risk of contracting a respiratory illness, according ... Apr 1, 2020 0 0
Self-regulation for kids: At home, at school and with autism As every teacher will assert, self-regulation is the key to optimal learning; it helps kids tune in, stay focused and be ready to learn. But what if your child isn't wired this way? For many children, self-regulation is hard ... Apr 1, 2020 0 8
Supporting children's mental health during a pandemic Knowing how to talk to your children about risks is difficult at the best of times, let alone during a global pandemic. Now, as most of us social distance to give health care workers the best chance to confront the COVID-19 ... Apr 1, 2020 0 5
Positivity in a pandemic: It is possible to cope and maintain a sense of hope With alarming statistics and bad news about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic dominating network news, social media and even advertising, many people might struggle to maintain a positive outlook. But it is possible to cope and ... Apr 1, 2020 0 6
Research: Cancer gene inhibition shows step toward beating neuroblastomas Neuroblastoma is a devastating solid tumor of childhood and emerges in the sympathetic nervous system while many kids who develop it are still toddlers. Apr 1, 2020 feature 0 194
Harmonizing clinical data to facilitate large-scale health research Is it possible to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes by using vast amounts of healthcare data? Considering that such information is scattered across multiple institutions and countries, stored in different formats ... Apr 1, 2020 0 0
COVID-19: Developing nations face different risks As the novel coronavirus pandemic continues to impact countries worldwide, we've seen how nations around the world are working to mobilize populations, resources, and government assistance to mitigate spread of the virus ... Apr 1, 2020 0 1
