Thursday, 2 July 2020

Did a Mutation Help the Coronavirus Spread? More Evidence, but Lingering Questions


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As Cases Jump, Are We Better Prepared for COVID?

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There are record numbers of COVID-19 cases in the U.S., with several states in the South and West driving the resurgence. Texas has closed its bars, California has closed its restaurants in some counties, and some beaches in Florida are closed.



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Biases Mean Men Dubbed 'Brilliant' More Often Than Women

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These stereotyped views are a result of implicit bias that people don't admit when asked directly, the researchers noted.



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MS Patients Turn to Marijuana, Other Alternative Treatments

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A majority of just over 1,000 respondents said they used some type of alternative therapy, including marijuana, vitamins, herbs and minerals, plus mind-body therapies like exercise, mindfulness, massage and various diets.



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Wednesday, 1 July 2020

Federal Officials Turn to a New Testing Strategy as Infections Surge


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