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Jun 14 2025HEALTH

How College Students Use Online Tools for Mental Health

College students are facing a mental health crisis. More students are showing signs of anxiety and depression. Many are now turning to online resources for help. This includes teletherapy, mental health websites, forums, self-help programs, and online screening tools. The COVID-19 pandemic played a

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Jun 13 2025HEALTH

The Shaky Science Behind a Big Vaccine Shift

A recent decision to alter COVID vaccine guidelines has sparked controversy. The Department of Health and Human Services sent a memo to Congress. It aimed to back up the choice to change the U. S. policy on COVID vaccines. The memo has raised eyebrows among health experts. It relies on studies that

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Jun 13 2025HEALTH

The Overlapping Mysteries of Long COVID, Fibromyalgia, and ME/CFS

The human body is a complex system. Sometimes, it does not behave as expected. This is the case with long COVID, fibromyalgia, and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). These conditions share a puzzling trait: they cause ongoing symptoms that doctors cannot fully explain. Thes

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Jun 13 2025HEALTH

How COVID-19 Changed Kids' Access to Health Care

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about significant changes in how children access health care. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was a big deal. It made sure that kids could keep their Medicaid coverage without interruptions. This was a game-changer for many families. It ensured that

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Jun 13 2025HEALTH

The New Reality of Vaccine Funding

The world has changed a lot since the COVID-19 pandemic started. Now, the focus is on making the most of the resources available for vaccination programs. This is because the way the disease spreads and the money available for vaccines have both shifted. So, it's crucial to think carefully about how

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Jun 12 2025HEALTH

The Battle Against Misinformation: How a Religious Group in Israel Fought Covid-19

In Israel, a religious minority group, the ultra-Orthodox, faced a tough time during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Israeli Ministry of Health had guidelines to fight the virus. But many in this community did not follow them. This led to high infection rates. Why did this happen? It was not just about d

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Jun 10 2025HEALTH

How Age Groups Shaped COVID-19 Spread in England

The way COVID-19 spread across England in 2021 was not the same for everyone. Different age groups played different roles in keeping the virus going. This is because people of different ages mix with each other in various ways. To understand this better, a special math model was created. This model

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Jun 09 2025CRIME

Virtual Courtrooms: Are Plea Hearings Fair?

The way courts operate has changed a lot since the COVID-19 pandemic. More and more court proceedings are happening online, not in traditional courtrooms. This shift has raised questions about how fair these virtual hearings are, especially when they lead to criminal convictions. A group of research

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Jun 09 2025HEALTH

Why Do Some People Skip COVID Booster Shots?

COVID-19 boosters have been a hot topic. Many people wonder why some folks choose to skip them. Let's dive into the reasons behind this decision. First, let's talk about the basics. Booster shots are extra doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. They help keep your immune system strong against the v

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Jun 06 2025HEALTH

mRNA: The New Hope in HIV Treatment?

The fight against HIV just got a new ally. It is the same technology that made COVID-19 vaccines possible. mRNA, or messenger RNA, is a set of instructions for genes. It is not a new discovery. It has been around for a while. It is only now that it is being used in new ways. Scientists in Austr

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