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The latest COVID wave in the UK might be on the decline, but there will be more to come.
Before the pandemic, young professionals were the least likely age group to work from home.
Functional neurological disorder – not Tourette’s – is at the root of the post-pandemic tic problem.
By late July 2022, monkeypox was present in more than 70 countries with significant spread in certain communities. As a result, the World Health Organization began taking steps to fight the virus.
Examining how COVID-19 lockdowns and stay-at-home orders were implemented in Toronto, Johannesburg and Chicago reveals the impact they had on vulnerable communities.
Long COVID sufferers may have experienced a wider variety of symptoms than previously thought, new research has found.
A new COVID variant, BA.2.75, has been detected in the UK and several other countries. But the data we have at the moment doesn’t suggest there’s any reason to panic.
Seven key recommendations for mitigating the impacts of learning loss during the pandemic
Models shows that some 4 million people in the US have lost a grandparent to COVID-19. But until now, there has been a dearth of research into the mental health effects of losing a grandparent.
Blogs can be useful sources of data for the urban planning research community if the researchers know how to assess them critically.
Family caregivers of residents in longterm care homes experienced a collective trauma as they were kept away from their loved ones during the pandemic. This isolation has long-ranging impacts.
The monkeypox virus, which is commonly found in West and Central Africa, is now causing many infections in the U.S., Europe and Latin America.
Burnout is a serious problem that deserves all of our attention. An academic who studies the issue offers some practical tips to deal with the problems associated with burnout.
Poor housing put migrant workers at risk for COVID-19. A federal government consultation on national housing standards is a crucial opportunity to support migrant workers’ health, safety and dignity.
College science classes often fall short of helping students see connections across subjects. Can a new approach make a difference?
COVID-19 deaths tend to be more unexpected and traumatic than other types of deaths. A sociologist explains the mental health burdens facing the millions who’ve lost a relative to the coronavirus.
Season Four of ‘Stranger Things’ shows how easily people are influenced when they’re clamouring for answers during times of uncertainty.
Given most countries have stopped requiring negative COVID tests to enter, can you just go? An ethicist weighs in.
Publicly accessible gardens are an essential part of our food system. It’s important for policymakers to understand that growing food in city gardens is central to health, food security and culture.
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Associate Professor, Epidemiology, Deakin University
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Joel Lexchin is a Friend of The Conversation.
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