Vaccination
The COVID vaccine is here. When and to whom will we need to prove we've had it?
Australia's long-awaited COVID vaccine rollout is scheduled to begin on Monday.
Feb 17, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How governments address COVID-19 misinformation—for better or for worse
As COVID-19 spread across the world, so did conspiracy theories and false information about the virus. This proliferation of misinformation—labeled an "infodemic" by the World Health Organization (WHO)—makes it difficult ...
Feb 1, 2021
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Health
Dairy product purchasing differs in households with and without children
American dairy consumers are often influenced by a variety of factors that can affect their buying habits. These factors include taste, preference, government information, cultural background, social media, and the news. ...
Jan 15, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What San Diego's Hepatitis A outbreak can teach us during COVID-19
In an age when many people get their news from social media, ensuring health information is communicated accurately and understood clearly is critical, especially during infectious disease outbreaks.
Oct 16, 2020
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People use, trust different COVID-19 information sources depending on gender, age, and other factors
Gender, age, education level, and political affiliation predict where people turn for information about COVID-19—and what sources they use and trust is linked to differing beliefs about the pandemic, according to a new ...
Oct 8, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
An expert's guide to fact-checking coronavirus info online
(HealthDay)—With bogus information about the new coronavirus spreading fast online, how can you separate fact from fiction?
Mar 26, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
People with a disability are more likely to die from coronavirus—but we can reduce this risk
The COVID-19 pandemic is terrifying for many of us, but people with a disability have more reason to worry than most.
Mar 26, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
'Big problems' in China response to virus: HRW
Human Rights Watch on Thursday accused China of suppressing criticism of its response to the deadly novel coronavirus and said it had made the outbreak worse.
Feb 6, 2020
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Pediatrics
Many parents not following safe-sleep advice for babies
(HealthDay)—Many U.S. parents are not heeding recommendations on how to put their babies to sleep safely, a new government study finds.
Oct 21, 2019
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Health
Menu labeling linked to less fat and salt in food at major UK restaurant chains
Food sold at restaurants whose menus display energy information are lower in fat and salt than that of their competitors, according to new research from the University of Cambridge.
Oct 16, 2019
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