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·March 28, 2020

On-again, off-again social distancing might prevent overwhelming hospitals while building immunity to COVID-19

Intermittent social distancing may have to be employed to reduce the burden on the health care system as a result of COVID-19. If COVID-19 is a seasonal ailment, like the flu, a new model shows physical distancing occurring between 25 and 75% of the time would help build up herd immunity and prevent health system overload. Read More

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·March 16, 2020

COVID-19 ‘Worry about 4 weeks from now,’ researchers warn

With the peak of COVID-19 cases occurring between 3.5 to four weeks after controlled interventions were put into place in China, US researchers are urging the public to ramp up social distancing efforts and increase testing immediately. Read More

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·October 14, 2018

Being Born in the Wrong Zip Code Can Shorten Your Life

Researchers report on why being born and raised in certain areas can have a dramatic impact on your life expectancy. Read More

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·January 11, 2016

Depressed People May Not Be Getting the Information They Are Looking For

A new study reports there is a major disconnect between the patient's priorities and doctors when it comes to information needed to make decisions about treatments for depression. Read More

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·August 18, 2015

Brain Imaging Study Finds Unequal Healthcare Funding Provokes Moral Disgust

A new study reports brain areas associated with moral and social disgust are triggered in people when they believe healthcare funding is split unequally. Read More