Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
One metre or two? The science behind social distancing
What constitutes a safe distance when it comes to the spread of COVID-19? The answer depends on where you live.
Jun 18, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Dose of nature at home could help mental health, well-being during COVID-19
As residents in Washington and much of the nation are confined to their homes and apartments under COVID-19 restrictions, many people are missing their usual "nature escapes": that hike to a serene lake, a mountain bike trail ...
Apr 17, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Do the math when measuring social distancing: Two meters is not the same as six feet
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world we live in. Informative signs, designed to limit the virus's spread are everywhere these days, reminding us: Wear a mask, wash your hands, cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze, ...
Dec 20, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
'Say ahh': Chinese robots take throat swabs to fight Covid outbreak
A Chinese city deployed robots to take COVID-19 throat swabs on Wednesday, as the country ramps up mass testing to stamp out local coronavirus outbreaks.
Jan 13, 2021
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Health
Teen bonfires can cause serious injuries, burn surgeon warns
Building a bonfire has become a popular activity among teenagers, but a big fire can result in serious burn injuries, cautions Loyola Medicine burn surgeon Arthur Sanford, MD.
May 2, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Safely inviting in repairmen during the pandemic
Just imagine. You can't get any hot water, so you go down to the basement and find your water heater has given up the ghost, and it's flooding the floor.
Jun 8, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
UK minister warns no big changes to virus lockdown
The British government warned the public on Friday not to expect any major changes to the nationwide coronavirus lockdown next week, as the official daily death toll topped 31,000.
May 8, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Spain ends mask mandate outdoors as coronavirus surge ebbs
Spain is scrapping a mandate to wear masks outdoors, as COVID-19 infection rates drop and hospitals report lower admissions.
Feb 8, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Coronavirus experts and survivors urge taking these steps as the pandemic claims lives
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, elected leaders, public health officials and virus survivors who contracted the virus early and after longs, painful treatments, are now in recovery are speaking up about what others can ...
Aug 20, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Italy says face masks less important than distancing
One of Italy's top public health officials warned Monday that wearing face masks should not give people a false sense of security against the new coronavirus.
Apr 27, 2020
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