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Social distancing and lockdowns have helped cut coronavirus transmission rate by HALF in 82% of US counties, Johns Hopkins study finds Researchers looked at 1,400 counties across the US and grouped them by rural, urban and suburban From March 15 to May 28, 82% of them have been able to reduce coronavirus transmission rates to […]
A large team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions across the U.S. has conducted a review study of the role that social interaction plays in both morbidity and mortality rates. In their paper published in the journal Science, the group describes their review and what they learned from it. One of the major consequences of […]
The novel coronavirus is now being transmitted through the six continents. A key concern is for those who are already extremely vulnerable—those who are caught in ongoing humanitarian emergencies, such as those in Syria, South Sudan and the Rohingya refugee crisis. For people caught in these emergencies, a public health response will be a challenge, […]
The complete isolation of the population in the face of an epidemic such as COVID-19 is a strategy that requires subsequently adopting active measures in order to maximize its effectiveness, such as conducting large scale diagnostic tests, isolating people with symptoms and identifying those with whom they have had contact. This is one of the […]
The federal government’s decision to ban “non-essential” mass gatherings of more than 500 people from today has led to some confusion about what’s included and also some amusement about the weekend’s delay from announcement to implementation. The delay is probably understandable, as it allows for people to be informed. And overall, the ban makes sense […]
Thanks to social distancing measures and #flattenthecurve-related lockdowns arising from attempts to curb a more widespread COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, most of us are facing the possibility of spending the next few weeks at home, and in close proximity with our loved ones. If you are looking to start or grow your family, you might be […]
MONDAY, Feb. 24, 2020 — Nearly 1 in 5 American adults has mistaken beliefs about vaccines, and misinformation is more common among those who rely on social media than on traditional media, a new study finds. Researchers surveyed nearly 2,500 adults nationwide in the spring and fall of 2019, when the United States was dealing […]
Mother-daughter time! Amber Portwood rang in her daughter Leah’s 11th birthday with a rainbow cake on Sunday, November 17. “Last photo with me and this beautiful little lady yesterday,” the Teen Mom OG star, 29, captioned the social media upload. “I’m going to hand over my Instagram so I won’t have to worry about negativity […]
Among teen boys in urban neighborhoods with low resources, the presence of adult social support is linked to significantly fewer occurrences of sexual violence, youth violence and bullying, and to more positive behaviors, including school engagement and future aspirations, according to a new study from researchers at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and the University […]
Health minister accuses social media giants of failing to crack down on anti-vaxxers as official figures show up to one in four children haven’t had both of their MMR jabs One in four five-year-olds may not be fully vaccinated in London, PHE said Jo Churchill said social media needs to fight ‘misinformation’ about vaccines She […]