Apr 30 2020
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In a time when every trip out of the house brings fresh worries, it’s as important as ever to make sure children…
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Rachel Fairbank is a freelance science writer based in Texas. When she is not writing, she can be found spending time with her family, or at her local boxing gym.
Apr 30 2020
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Avoid using Amazon, Instacart, Whole Foods, Walmart, Target and FedEx tomorrow, as their workers are planning a…
Apr 29 2020
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Staying safe during a pandemic means having to weigh each and every trip out of the house, as well as assess whether…
Apr 29 2020
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The tweet came late on Monday afternoon, at a time that, in the World Before, would have been somewhere near the end…
Apr 28 2020
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“They would’ve died anyway.” These past few weeks, an argument has gained prevalence in social media spheres that…
Apr 28 2020
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There has been a lot of talk lately about a few COVID-19 studies that use antibody testing to estimate the…
Apr 27 2020
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If you have access to a treadmill or live in an area where you can run without worrying about too many people…
Apr 24 2020
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As some states prepare to open up again, against the advice of experts, what protections do workers have in that…
Apr 23 2020
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Poor air quality has long been linked to increased health issues, as well as premature death. Fine particulate…
Apr 22 2020
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The widespread flour shortages have created a situation where we’re grateful just to get our hands on whatever we…
Apr 22 2020
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Apr 22 2020
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We’ve now been sheltering at home long enough that many of us are starting to wonder what to do about ongoing dental…
Apr 21 2020
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We are now at a point where the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the United States number in the hundreds of…
Apr 21 2020
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As part of our new pandemic preparedness lifestyle, many of us have turned to gardening, to the point there are now w…
Apr 17 2020
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Being stuck at home has inspired many of us to try our hands at baking. As a result, there are now widespread…
Apr 17 2020
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If you wear contact lens, you may want to consider switching to glasses, says the American Academy of Ophthalmology…
Apr 16 2020
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As with all medical services during the pandemic, patients’ ability to access abortion services is fluctuating by…
Apr 15 2020
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The Q&A is now over. Thanks to Dr. Hafeez! As we all navigate life in a pandemic, one of the pressing questions is…
Apr 15 2020
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Heading out for a fancy latte isn’t just about the drink, it’s about getting out of your house. It’s about spending…
Apr 14 2020
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As a result of the pandemic, the United States Postal Service (USPS) is currently in need of financial help—with…