Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Not all find comfort while 'safe at home': Protecting the vulnerable from COVID-19
Being safe at home isn't possible for everyone during this COVID-19 crisis.
Mar 30, 2020
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Neuroscience
From the classroom to the NICU: Real-world neuroscience opening new avenues
When going to the movies with a group of friends, one small action can make a big difference when it comes to being on the same page after the movie: eye contact. A simple conversation before the movie sets you up to be more ...
Mar 26, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
With days getting shorter, are you at risk for seasonal depression?
When summer turns to fall, the shorter days can cause some people to feel the "winter blues." Now one expert offers information on how to cope with seasonal depression, which comes during the cold, dark months of the year.
Oct 10, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why stay in touch while keeping distant? It's only human
If you've been keeping a healthy distance from other people because of COVID-19, you probably feel smart. But if you're also feeling lonely and stressed, it doesn't mean anything is wrong. It could simply mean you're human.
Jul 8, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Depression and anxiety twice as common among older people who were shielding
Older people who were instructed to shield and self-isolate at the beginning of the pandemic experienced higher levels of depression, anxiety and loneliness compared with those who were not shielding, according to a new study ...
Oct 1, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
In-person contact linked with lower levels of loneliness in older adults
In-person contact helps lead to lower levels of loneliness in older people, but other ways of staying in touch, such as phoning, emailing or texting, are not as effective in lowering loneliness, a team of researchers at The ...
Aug 28, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
TB cases and deaths predicted to spike due to COVID-19
The global COVID-19 pandemic could significantly increase the global burden of tuberculosis (TB) due to disruptions to health services, and delays to diagnosis and treatment, according to new estimates published in the European ...
Jun 24, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
LA shuts restaurants as virus surges, but Europe eases lockdowns
A restaurant dining ban in Los Angeles was due to come into force Wednesday as officials warned Americans to stay home for the Thanksgiving holiday, while parts of Europe eyed looser coronavirus lockdowns over the festive ...
Nov 25, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study of social contact patterns in Hong Kong will give insight into spread of epidemic
How people's social encounters influence the growth of epidemics
Feb 1, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New DIY contact tracing app expands the fight against COVID-19, using the science of memory
Imagine you begin to feel ill on Thursday, a few days after returning from a trip. You're afraid it's COVID-19, so you get tested on Friday. Even under good circumstances, it will probably be at least Monday before a contact ...
Dec 4, 2020
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