How ‘caution fatigue’ may slow social distancing efforts
As Pennsylvanians prepare for the eighth week of social distancing under Gov. Tom Wolf’s stay-at-home order, psychologists warn that “caution
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Researcher repurposes social networking models to predict COVID spread
Since the COVID-19 epidemic began, there has been plenty of opportunity to observe how a vast array of truths, half-truths,
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Etiquette, not social shaming, will get people to wear masks and keep a distance
It’s always been awkward to call out others for doing things in public that are annoying or even harmful. But
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Adding social workers to care teams can cut hospital admissions for veterans
(HealthDay)—An initiative to add social workers to rural primary care teams increases social work encounters among veterans and reduces hospital
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Greater social distancing could curb COVID-19 in 13 weeks: study
A University of Sydney data study from the Faculty of Engineering has revealed that social distancing must be adopted by
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When will ‘social distancing’ end?
In states and cities across the U.S., government officials have ordered residents to stay home, shelter in place and otherwise
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‘The window for action is right now’: Epidemiologist on social distancing
As the new coronavirus continues to spread, authorities around the world are encouraging people to limit their contact with others
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Study: Judo may help health, social interactions of children with autism
Judo may be just the right sport to increase the physical activity level among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
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What actually triggers social anxiety disorder?
While everyone may feel a little awkward from time to time when forced to go out of the house and
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Social bots tweet dodgy claims about pot, diluting solid science
A USC analysis of tens of thousands of cannabis-related posts on Twitter found that social bots regularly perpetuated bogus health
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