THURSDAY, Oct. 22, 2020 — For patients receiving hemodialysis, the SONG-HD Fatigue seems to be a reliable and valid measure for patient fatigue, according to a study published online Oct. […]
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Is spirituality a component of wisdom?
Wisdom has gained increasing interest among researchers over the last few decades as a biologically based personality trait relevant to physical well-being and mental health. Previous studies have identified six […]
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Details about broadly neutralizing antibodies provide insights for universal flu vaccine
New research from an immunology team at the University of Chicago may shed light on the challenges of developing a universal flu vaccine that would provide long-lasting and broad protection […]
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WHO Africa: New rapid tests a ‘game changer’ against COVID
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Mask Use by Americans Now Tops 90%, Poll Finds
THURSDAY, Oct. 22, 2020 — Here’s good news for public health officials who’ve been hammering home the need to wear face masks: Your messages have been getting through. A new […]
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Who does (or doesn’t) wear a mask? Partisanship explains response to COVID-19
Even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grip the United States, face masks remain far from universal. The biggest explanation? Political partisanship. A recent working paper from scholars at the […]
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