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·September 5, 2020·4 min read

Coronavirus: The Pandemic Is Changing Our Brains

Coronavirus can cause several significant neurological disorders, and the pandemic has been linked to a rise in people reporting mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. Researchers examine how COVID-19 affects brain and mental health and provides some techniques which can help to improve well-being during the pandemic.

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·August 30, 2020·5 min read

Children With No COVID-19 Symptoms May Shed Virus for Weeks

A new COVID-19 study reveals children with coronavirus, even those who are asymptomatic, can shed the virus for up to three weeks following infection.

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·August 28, 2020·4 min read

COVID-19 Messaging Less Effective When Tied to Trump

The source of coronavirus public health messaging plays a role in how effective it is. When the president's name was associated with the message, the effectiveness of the message decreased, not just compared to other sources, but even when there was no source at all.

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·August 26, 2020·4 min read

How THC May Treat Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Staphylococcal enterotoxin, a bacterial toxin implicated in some ARDS cases, can be prevented by treatment with the cannabis compound THC. Findings also suggest a potential role for using cannabinoids to treat ARDS caused by COVID-19.

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·August 25, 2020·3 min read

Scientists Prove SARS-CoV-2 Potential to Infect Human Brain Organoids

SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, can infect human neural progenitor cells and brain organoids. The findings back previous research, finding coronavirus can infect the human brain.

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·August 21, 2020·5 min read

Psychological Disease Avoidance Linked to Preventative Behavior

Those who have a psychological aversion to germs are more likely to engage in preventative behaviors to protect their health, like wearing a mask and frequently sanitizing their hands.

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·August 12, 2020·7 min read

Electroacupuncture Activates Inflammation-Regulating Pathways and Tames Cytokine Storm

Using electroacupuncture, researchers stimulated the vagus-adrenal axis to induce secretion of dopamine from chromaffin cells in the adrenal glands. Mice exposed to this treatment had lower levels of three types of inflammation-inducing cytokines and improved survival chances over those who did not receive electroacupuncture. Animals treated with the method immediately before they developed cytokine storms experienced lower levels of inflammation during their disease and an increase in survival odds from 20% to 80%.

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·August 11, 2020·3 min read

Coronavirus-Related Children’s Diseases Linked to Blood Cell Changes

PIMS-TS, a Kawasaki-like disease that affects children with COVID-19, causes changes in monocytes, a new study reports.

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·August 9, 2020·4 min read

Inexpensive, Accessible Device Provides Visual Proof that Masks Block Droplets

An inexpensive tool allows researchers to demonstrate the effectiveness of facemasks and facial coverings to slow the spread of coronavirus transmission. Findings reveal N95 facemasks, and cotton face coverings provide the best protection from COVID-19.

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·August 7, 2020·4 min read

COVID-19 Should Be Treated as an Acute Inflammatory Disease

Researchers argue COVID-19 should be considered as an inflammatory disease as the severity of the infection is associated with a dysregulation of the inflammatory immune response.

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·August 6, 2020·3 min read

Few Changes Seen in ‘Big Five’ Personality Traits During Early Days of COVID-19 Pandemic

Study of personality traits during the coronavirus pandemic reveals a slight decline in neuroticism.

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·August 2, 2020·5 min read

Google Searches During Pandemic Hint at Future Increase in Suicide

Study reveals Google searches for information about financial difficulties and disaster relief increased significantly during March and April compared to pre-pandemic months, while searches related to suicide decreased. Previous research found financial distress was strongly linked to suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Researchers warn that, despite the decrease in searches related to suicide directly, the increase in searches linked to financial hardship may be an indicator of increased death rates from suicide.