Researchers investigate what motivates people to voluntarily wear masks
Protecting one’s own health is generally an important motive for voluntarily wearing a face mask during the pandemic. However, for
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Youth focus of COVID-19 infections in Mexico’s 3rd wave
Hours after Mexico City authorities raised the capital’s COVID-19 alert level in the face of surging infections, especially among young
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China earns a malaria-free certification from WHO
Following a 70-year effort, China has been awarded a malaria-free certification from WHO – a notable feat for a country
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Vaping and substance use were down for teens during COVID-19 lockdown, but researchers predict not for long
When researchers at FIU’s Center for Children and Families conducted a study to look at the impact of COVID-19 on
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For the ultimate power move, look to Simone and Naomi
When Simone Biles walked out of the Tokyo Olympics gymnastics arena, quitting the United States’ team finals on Tuesday, my
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Machine learning models that include social determinants of health better predict cardiovascular outcomes
Machine learning can accurately predict cardiovascular disease and guide treatment–but models that incorporate social determinants of health better capture risk
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Study suggests mRNA SARS-CoV-2 vaccines remain effective against variants
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has caused over four million
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Using precision medicine to avoid drug-gene interactions
Although precision medicine carries promise when it comes to care delivery, actually implementing a meaningful genomic data-driven strategy can be
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How structural racism underlies inequitable pediatric diabetes care
Data show racial disparities in type 1 diabetes treatment and outcomes in non-Hispanic Black (NHB) children in the US. NHB
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Organization issues clinical guideline on radiation therapy for soft tissue sarcoma in adults
A new clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) provides guidance on the use of radiation therapy
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