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Teen Tech Habits Shift During COVID-19

February 12, 2025

South Korea's teens have been spending more time online during the pandemic lockdowns. The shift is pretty dramatic, especially when you count the hours they've spent on gaming or social media platforms. The pandemic changed the way teens interact online. It has also impacted the way teens are lea

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From Charity to Conviction

February 12, 2025

In the heart of South Carolina, a former high-ranking official from a well-known nonprofit is about to face the music after admitting to stealing government funds. Ashley Ingram, 34, a former director at Habitat for Humanity of Central South Carolina. Ingram is due to be sentenced at the Matthew J.

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Chatting ThroughRecovery: How Twitter Used in big cities investigations during the help with the pandemic

February 11, 2025

Over the past years, none other than the fight against and recovery from COVID-19 has been the talk of the planet. According to the data from March 2024 over 676 million people have had the virus. Fun Fact: That\'"is more than the population of the United States! " Experts believe

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COVID-19: Women's Struggle and UN's Response

February 11, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a lot of problems for women globally. Women's roles in healthcare, caregiving and vulnerable industries made them more at risk to infectious diseases. This was a massive struggle for women world wide. Women, during this time, had to deal with care burdens, job losses,

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Finding Joy In Tough Times

February 10, 2025

Ever wondered why some people seem to breeze through tough times while others struggle? It turns out, having a playful personality can make a big difference. Imagine turning lemons into lemonade, not just as a saying, but as a way of life. That's what researchers have been studying lately.

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Voices from the Arab World: What Tweets Reveal About COVID-19

February 10, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the world, and the Arab region is no exception. Social media has become a lifeline for sharing news and voicing public thoughts during this tough time. Twitter, in particular, has been a hotspot for Arabic speakers to talk about COVID-19. By diving into Arabic tweets

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Uncovering COVID-19 Risks through Urine Tests: Scientists Spot a Stress Signal

February 10, 2025

Did you know that COVID-19, the disease that has sadly caused many deaths globally, could be a lot better managed with early detection? Doctors could greatly benefit from identifying individuals who face a high risk of facing a severe form of the disease. So, what if a simple urine test cou

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Spotlight on Vaccine Safety: Can combo models help?

February 10, 2025

COVID-19 vaccines are being used in many countries. People are very careful when it comes to safety. Literally billions of text reports about VAE's are being collected from social media and VAERS. One way to understand what is being said is to use large language models (LLMs) that can understand c

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Hidden Threats: How Healthcare Workers Faced COVID-19

February 9, 2025

During the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping healthcare workers (HCWs) safe was a top concern. A big study called to discover just how many HCWs got sick with SARS-CoV-2 and what put them at risk. The search looked at almost 500 reports and narrowed it down to 63 studies that were deemed reliable and relev

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Stress on the Frontlines: How COVID-19 Changed the Game for Healthcare Workers

February 9, 2025

COVID-19 has been a major challenge for healthcare workers. Health professionals have been under a lot of stress. This isn't a new thing during pandemics but it has been different this time, because it has been happening for so long. Healthcare workers have been dealing with a lot of stress d