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Fighting COVID: A New Weapon Against SARS-CoV-2 and Its Variants

January 4, 2025

Imagine a world where we could trick the COVID-19 virus into thinking it's found a cell to invade, but it's actually a decoy. That's the idea behind a new protein called ACE2-hFcLALA. This clever little fusion protein looks like the entry point the virus uses to get into our cells, but it's actually

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Globe-Trotting After-Parties: A New Era of Hollywood Gatherings

January 3, 2025

The Golden Globes' after-parties are taking a new turn this year. The old ways of seeing stars like Paris Hilton chased by paparazzi are gone. Instead of cramming everyone into one hotel, the celebrations are spread out over a week. You might need to hop in an Uber to get to the different spots. In

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Why Teachers in Ethiopia Might Say Yes to the COVID-19 Vaccine

January 3, 2025

Teachers have a big influence when it comes to people deciding whether to get vaccinated. In Dambi Dollo, Ethiopia, vaccination rates are quite low. So, it's important to find out if teachers are willing to get the COVID-19 vaccine. This can help boost confidence in the vaccine among students and ot

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How State Health Agencies Used Twitter Over a Decade

January 3, 2025

Twitter, now known as X, has been a go-to tool for US health agencies like the CDC for public communication. But, there's a gap in understanding how state health agencies have been using it over the past decade. This information is crucial as social media evolves, especially since the COVID-19 pande

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How Covid-19 and Job Loss Sparked US Protests

January 3, 2025

The Covid-19 pandemic has been tough on people in many ways. It's not just about getting sick—it's also about losing jobs and seeing loved ones pass away. A recent study in the US looked at how these things might be linked to social unrest. Researchers used surveys, protest data, and weekly stats on

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The COVID Puzzle: What We Know and What We Don't

January 3, 2025

The world is still grappling with COVID, though vaccines and natural infections have provided some protection. The virus isn't as deadly as it once was, but it's always changing. Scientists need to keep a close eye on it. Five years ago, people in Wuhan, China, got sick with a new virus. We don't k

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Why Some People Love Telehealth, and Others Don't: A Closer Look

January 3, 2025

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, telehealth suddenly became a big deal. But as it grew quicker than ever before, something strange happened. Not everyone was into it. Some people loved it, and others weren't fans. So, why is that? Let's break it down. When it comes to using telehealth, three things

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COVID-19: Five Years of Change and Challenge

January 2, 2025

It's been five years since the world met COVID-19 for the first time. The journey began in Wuhan, China, and no one could forecast the global storm it would unleash. By now, over 20 million lives have been lost to the virus, according to estimates. Experts suspect the virus made the leap from animal

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COVID-19: Alcohol Use and Violence in the Bay Area

January 2, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on alcohol consumption and exposure to violence, especially in the San Francisco Bay Area. Between January 2021 and April 2023, researchers gathered data from 565 adults who drink alcohol. They found that heavy drinking (four or more drinks on one o

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COVID and Future Sick Days: What We Need to Know

January 2, 2025

Ever thought about how COVID-19 might affect your work days in the future? A new study found that having COVID could make you more likely to take sick days. But get this—it's not the same for everyone. The study showed that people from lower-income groups might need more sick days after COVID than t