A new study conducted by clinician-scientists at a dozen neonatal intensive care units, or NICUs, across North America found that enhanced infection prevention measures were highly effective in reducing viral spread among ...
Feb 12, 2026
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South Carolina is reporting nearly four dozen new cases of the measles virus, public health officials said on Feb. 6. This brings the state's total reported cases close to topping 1,000.
Feb 9, 2026
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With flu season arriving early and NHS leaders encouraging people with symptoms to wear masks in public, a question arises: do masks actually work against the flu?
Dec 16, 2025
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When it comes to the air in public places, germophobes can breathe a bit easier. According to a new Northwestern University study, the ambient air on airplanes and in hospitals mostly contains harmless microbes typically ...
Dec 3, 2025
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Patients are still more likely to trust doctors and consider them more professional when they wear white coats, although women doctors in this attire are often misidentified as nurses or medical assistants, finds a review ...
Aug 12, 2025
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The COVID-19 pandemic created major communication barriers for individuals with hearing impairments, primarily due to face masks blocking lip movements. Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have examined these issues ...
Apr 10, 2025
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The COVID-19 pandemic had a major and sudden effect on all aspects of life, requiring children and their families to rapidly change their habits and adopt new behaviors to stay healthy.
Feb 27, 2025
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A new study by scientists at USC and California State University, Northridge, reveals that face masks—while important to public health and recommended in many health care settings—can make it harder for people of all ages ...
Nov 19, 2024
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While face masks are an effective way of preventing the spread of infectious illnesses, a new study reveals the impact they have on people's mood and cognition. The research is published in the journal Cognitive Processing.
Nov 18, 2024
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The numbers at the Northeast Georgia Health System don't lie. The COVID-19 summer surge is here.
Jul 29, 2024
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