Psychology & Psychiatry
Warnings about COVID-19 misinformation are being ignored, new study suggests
Warnings about the dangers of fake information about COVID-19 could be falling on deaf ears, according to new research.
Aug 13, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COPD underdiagnosed in older adults, but can be managed
"Recognizing and Treating COPD in Older Adults," the latest issue of the What's Hot newsletter from The Gerontological Society of America, addresses what is known about the prevalence, incidence, and impact of chronic obstructive ...
Aug 3, 2020
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Addiction
Men should limit alcohol to 1 drink a day, experts say
If you decide to have an alcoholic drink, limiting yourself to one a day is best—whether you're a man or woman.
Jul 15, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Star-shaped brain cells shed light on the link between cannabis use and sociability
Regular exposure to cannabis may have a harmful impact on sociability. For some consumers, studies show that it may lead to withdrawal and reduced social interactions. However, the brain network and the mechanisms involved ...
Jul 8, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Social distancing effective for mitigating COVID-19 spread
(HealthDay)—Social distancing is one of the main measures to combat COVID-19 spread, according to a study published online July 1 in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.
Jul 7, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
California governor urges mask-wearing as virus cases rise
Californians should wear masks and skip Fourth of July family gatherings, Gov. Gavin Newsom pleaded as the state's coronavirus tally surged. But the governor stopped short of threatening a crackdown on those who violate state ...
Jul 3, 2020
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Medical research
Prenatal stress can cause long-term behavioral deficits in mice
Prenatal stress is associated with neuropsychiatric disorders in offspring, including anxiety, depression, and autism spectrum disorders. A new mouse study by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center ...
Jun 22, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Survey suggests the importance of clearly communicating coronavirus risk, behaviors
As news of the coronavirus swept the nation in March 2020, the risks of COVID-19 infection and infection-fatality were still unclear.
Jun 11, 2020
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Health
Summer visitors to American parks choose safety first over freedom to roam
In a typical summer, millions of Americans head outdoors to national parks, hiking trails and rivers across the U.S. This summer, because of COVID-19 precautions, getting outdoors will be different, although how different ...
Jun 5, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New tool computes risk of contracting COVID-19
More than 150 experts from 35 countries have developed an online tool that allows anyone to calculate their risk of contracting and spreading the virus that causes COVID-19.
Jun 3, 2020
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