Why the brain needs to get out and about
We are all at home in familiar surroundings. Not only is this boring but it can also have a negative
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Unique 3-D images reveal the architecture of nerve fibers
In an international collaboration led by Lund University in Sweden, researchers have used synchrotron light to study what happens to
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Blueprint to protect the mental health of frontline medical workers
University of Queensland researchers have developed a set of recommendations to manage the mental health of frontline medical workers during
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Australian disability workers fear a lack of support for the sector during COVID-19
Disability workers fear a lack of support for the sector means they could be hit hard by a COVID-19 outbreak.
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The darknet: A wild west for fake coronavirus ‘cures’? The reality is more complicated (and regulated)
The coronavirus pandemic has spawned reports of unregulated health products and fake cures being sold on the dark web. These
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From scaffolding to screens: Understanding the developing brain for reading
In the debate about nature versus nurture for developing reading skills, cognitive neuroscientists have a clear message: both matter. From
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The opportunities for female leadership in health and technology
When it comes to the healthcare industry, women are still underrepresented in leadership positions. Although 65% of healthcare workers are
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Is it safe to take your child to the pediatric emergency room?
Emergency medicine professionals encourage families to still seek care when needed. The COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t stop kids from climbing trees,
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Masks and distancing make it tough for the hard-of-hearing, but here’s how to help
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended that all Americans wear face coverings when in public. Hospitals across
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Millions of US workers at risk of infections on the job
A University of Washington researcher calculates that 14.4 million workers face exposure to infection once a week and 26.7 million
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