News Archive

Novavax Enters Final Stage of Coronavirus Vaccine Trials

Bishai

The Maryland company, which has never brought a vaccine to market, has started its Phase 3 trial in the United Kingdom, with plans to begin in the United States in […]

Tips for managing mental health during COVID-19

Stuart

How does isolation affect mental health? What are some strategies we can use to find community during a lockdown?Elizabeth Stuart is quoted.

Johns Hopkins researchers question controversial study linking Sturgis rally to COVID-19 spike

Stuart

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University are raising doubts about a study that estimated that a massive motorcycle rally in Sturgis, South Dakota, last month led to more than 260,000 new […]

How to Read That Damning Sturgis Motorcycle Rally ‘Superspreader’ Study Like a Scientist

Stuart

A week-long rally attended by half a million motorcycle enthusiasts last month in Sturgis, South Dakota could have eventually led to an extra 250,000 cases of covid-19, according to new […]

What That Sturgis COVID-19 Paper Doesn’t Show — And What It Does

Stuart

Scholars are paying attention to new research on the motorcycle rally’s effects on coronavirus spread, but they have lots of questions about it, too. Elizabeth Stuart and Keri Althoff are […]

Mental distress, suicidal thoughts impacting more Americans due to COVID-19 pandemic

Stuart

Feelings of anxiety, depression and loneliness have increased significantly due to the COVID-19 pandemic — even among people with no history of mental illness — an issue that could last […]

Coping Skills For Those In Mental Distress Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

Stuart

Throughout the pandemic, experts say mental distress has been on the rise and with the disruptions far from over, they’re sharing their research to help those suffering.Johannes Thrul and Elizabeth Stuart are featured.

Mental health of young adults

Stuart

A range of people are suffering from loneliness, anxiety and depression because of the coronavirus pandemic, but more so people with financial hardship, minorities and young adults, according to Johns […]

Is a Post-Coronavirus Reverse Baby Boom Coming?

Gemmill

Coronavirus and the attendant uncertainty has made family planning more fraught than ever.Alison Gemmill is quoted.

How to Cope When COVID Steals Loving Touch, Hugs

Understanding the reason why we can’t hug and touch those we love during the pandemic is one thing. Dealing with the effects of that are still proving very difficult for […]