NEWS / PUBLIC HEALTH

Predicting School Safety Ahead of Re-Opening

Pretty much everyone is eager for schools to reopen. A new model offers a way to predict how well various safeguards work to keep them safe. >

Early Childhood Education Shapes the Middle-Aged Brain

Childhood enrichment programs bring long-term cognitive benefits. Brain scans reveal improved brain development even in middle age. >

Hidden COVID Superspreaders

Some people with no symptoms still carry a very high viral load. These supercarriers can transmit COVID and are behind superspreader events. >

A Surge in Pediatric Telehealth Visits

More children saw their doctors online during the pandemic. It's convenient, but not suitable for every condition, and not all enjoy access. >

Drinking and Social Distancing Don’t Mix

You're at a bar and meet someone new. Alcohol makes it likely you will lean in and get closer. If you're with a friend, different story. >

Ventilation, Ventilation, Ventilation

Respiratory infections like COVID-19 thrive if Indoor air is not refreshed and disinfected. Experts on airborne pathogens have suggestions. >

Not Such Happy Meals

Ads for a free toy with a burger and fries are pretty hard for kids to resist, especially when fast-food outlets don't follow the rules. >

Viral COVID Disinformation

Whether COVID conspiracy theories are amplified or downplayed depends on whether one is viewing traditional, social, or conservative media. >

STIs Rising in an Older Age Group

Sexually transmitted infections can be symptom-free, but still cause harm. Rising rates among young adults are prompting calls for testing. >

You Are Where You Eat, Pandemic Edition

The quality of kids' diets has taken a nosedive during the pandemic, and it wasn't great to start. It's about where our food comes from. >

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