Health
Compulsory jabs: Pressure grows on anti-vaxxers
A growing number of countries and territories around the world are forcing people, often in specific sectors, to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Jul 5, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What you need to know about Sweden's Covid-19 strategy
Hailed by some but held up elsewhere as a cautionary tale, Sweden's "softer" approach to curbing the COVID-19 pandemic has made headlines around the world.
Dec 17, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Want to make social distancing even more effective? It's about time (as well as space)
While the world waits for an effective vaccine against COVID-19, we are relying heavily on social distancing—perhaps better termed "physical distancing"—to control the spread of the coronavirus.
Mar 27, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
China says Delta variant behind virus surge
China raced Saturday to contain its worst coronavirus outbreak in months, as health officials blamed the highly infectious Delta variant for a surge in infections spanning 14 provinces.
Jul 31, 2021
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Medical research
Researchers recommend future pandemic responses account for ethnicity, social factors
Findings from a disease model developed by a research team at Iowa State University may help public health officials evaluate and improve strategies for the next pandemic.
Oct 7, 2022
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Health
Physical fitness as a demographic watershed
Sedentary behavior, a large waist circumference, and advanced age: These factors are clearly associated with inferior physical fitness among people aged 50 to 64. In a study with over 5,000 participants, investigating the ...
Dec 22, 2022
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Autism spectrum disorders
Deafening sounds and blinding lights
Navigating public transport on the autism spectrum.
Mar 21, 2019
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Addiction
Q&A: COVID-19 is worse for drug users, according to survey
Is the COVID-19 pandemic likely to affect the health and well-being of people who use illicit drugs such as opioids, cocaine and methamphetamines? Yes, and it's a key public-health issue, says Sarah Larney, a newly recruited ...
Sep 24, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sao Paulo governor announces two-week quarantine
Sao Paulo state Governor Joao Doria on Saturday ordered a two-week quarantine from Tuesday to help curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
Mar 21, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Chinese city in partial lockdown over 'major risk' of virus spread
A northeastern Chinese city has partially shut its borders, cut off transport links and closed schools after the emergence of a local coronavirus cluster that has fuelled fears about a second wave of infections in China.
May 13, 2020
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