Will the COVID-19 pandemic ever end? What Americans say in new poll
Now five years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, it's time to ask the question of whether COVID-19 is behind us or if the virus is here to stay.
Apr 2, 2025
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As the United States disavows the World Health Organization, Canada must double down on its support
We've heard about the threat that United States tariffs pose to Canadian economic security. But a different kind of insecurity now looms with new leadership from our southern neighbors: insecurity in global health.
Jan 26, 2025
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AI can help us choose words more carefully when talking about addiction
Drug addiction has been one of America's growing public health concerns for decades. Despite the development of effective treatments and support resources, few people who are suffering from a substance use disorder seek help. ...
Dec 11, 2024
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CDC's post-COVID reforms: What has changed and what remains
Can there ever be scientific certainty during a pandemic caused by a novel infectious disease? Ann C. Keller, associate professor at Berkeley Public Health and a political scientist, says no—and argues that the Centers for ...
Dec 11, 2024
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Bird flu detected in Netherlands for first time in 2024
Bird flu was detected on an organic chicken farm in the center of the Netherlands for the first time this year, the government said on Monday.
Nov 18, 2024
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NZ's plan to withhold COVID inquiry findings until 2026 leaves the country ill-prepared for the next pandemic
The first report from a Royal Commission of Inquiry to review New Zealand's response to the COVID pandemic was due to be released this month.
Nov 14, 2024
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Engineers unveil AI model for predicting, controlling pandemic spread linked to air traffic
A team of engineers at the University of Houston has published a study in the journal Scientific Reports on how international air travel has influenced the spread of COVID-19 around the world. By using a newly developed AI ...
Oct 24, 2024
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Editorial: To mask or not to mask—that is still the question
Despite the association between mask mandates/mask wearing and reduced death rates during the pandemic, masking remains controversial and highly politicized, with many people still asking, "Do masks work, and should they ...
Aug 23, 2024
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Washington pledges funds for pandemic prevention
The United States will contribute some $667 million to a fund designed to finance investments in pandemic preparedness, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced Wednesday.
Jul 24, 2024
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A predictive model for cross-border COVID spread
As COVID-19 spread globally in 2020, many countries swiftly closed their borders to prevent the disease from entering. However, there was little scientific evidence to support the effectiveness of such measures.
Jul 3, 2024
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