Health
The coronavirus doesn't exist in isolation—it feeds on other diseases, crises
We may be in self-isolation, but the COVID-19 pandemic is clearly not.
May 26, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
High stress related to coronavirus is the new normal for many parents, says new APA survey
Nearly half of parents of children under age 18 say their stress levels related to the coronavirus pandemic are high, with managing their kids' online learning a significant source of stress for many, according to a new survey ...
May 21, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Urgent call to protect 7 million high-risk older US adults from COVID-19
New research calls for more support for older adults in community settings with respiratory illnesses against COVID-19, and not just those in care homes, as around 7 million US adults fall into this category.
May 21, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Coping with effects of unemployment during COVID-19
Millions of people around the world are coping with job loss caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Whether it's temporary or permanent, unemployment can lead to stress, anxiety, depression and other ...
May 21, 2020
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Health
One-third of U.S. families struggling to meet basic needs
The COVID-19 pandemic is straining many families' abilities to meet basic needs, according to a study published April 28 by the Urban Institute.
May 5, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Urban slums are uniquely vulnerable to COVID-19. Here's how to help.
Government-enforced social isolation may help relatively affluent populations limit the spread of COVID-19, but these measures can be devasting for the nearly 1 billion people around the globe currently dwelling in urban ...
Apr 27, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Social psychologist explains proper social distancing, steps to counter loneliness
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the public is being asked to do what we aren't always well-equipped to do in the face of a crisis—nothing.
Apr 24, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
When added burdens can lead to burnout
Burnout is a real concern in health care, especially during a public health crisis of still-unknown scope and duration. Three UConn Health experts share their observations on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic's strain on the ...
Apr 10, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Expert explains increased vulnerability of prisoners and police in a pandemic
For a variety of reasons, incarcerated people and correctional officers are at an elevated risk during a pandemic. This is especially the case when that pandemic stems from a highly infectious agent like the novel coronavirus—because ...
Apr 1, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Coronavirus crisis likely to reduce birth rate in Australia
Australians will be less likely to have babies amid the COVID-19 uncertainty, according to a leading demographer from The Australian National University (ANU).
Mar 26, 2020
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