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When Pandemic Hit, Some People Wanted More Sexual Activity
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When Pandemic Hit, Some People Wanted More Sexual Activity

It is widely assumed that Americans’ sexual activity took a nosedive during the early chaotic months of the coronavirus pandemic. But a new study from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine challenges this popular narrative. In a research letter published in the Journal of Internal Medicine, scientists from Pitt and UPMC found that some people were...

Adolescent Marijuana, Alcohol Use Held Steady During Covid-19 Pandemic
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Adolescent Marijuana, Alcohol Use Held Steady During Covid-19 Pandemic

Adolescent marijuana use and binge drinking did not significantly change during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite record decreases in the substances’ perceived availability, according to a survey of 12th graders in the United States. The study’s findings, which appeared online on June 24, 2021, in Drug and Alcohol Dependence, challenge the idea that reducing adolescent use of...

Study Confirms the Low Likelihood That SARS-CoV-2 on Hospital Surfaces Is Infectious
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Study Confirms the Low Likelihood That SARS-CoV-2 on Hospital Surfaces Is Infectious

A new study by UC Davis researchers confirms the low likelihood that SARS-CoV-2 contamination on hospital surfaces is infectious. The study, published June 24 in PLOS ONE, is the original report on recovering near-complete SARS-CoV-2 genome sequences directly from surface swabs. “Our team was the first to demonstrate that SARS-CoV-2 virus sequences could be identified from environmental swabs...

1 in 4 Parents Worry That Their Child Is Behind in Developmental Milestones
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1 in 4 Parents Worry That Their Child Is Behind in Developmental Milestones

As their infants and toddlers grow, many parents may wonder if their children are walking, talking and socializing when they’re supposed to be. In fact, nearly a quarter of parents have suspected their child might be delayed in their development, a new national poll finds – but they may not always share these concerns with...

Some Good News for Those with Migraines
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Some Good News for Those with Migraines

A new study from researchers at the University of Toronto found that 63% of Canadians with migraine headaches are able to flourish, despite the painful condition. “This research provides a very hopeful message for individuals struggling with migraines, their families and health professionals,” says lead author Esme Fuller-Thomson, who spent the last decade publishing on...

Starting the Day Off with Chocolate Could Have Unexpected Benefits
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Starting the Day Off with Chocolate Could Have Unexpected Benefits

Eating milk chocolate every day may sound like a recipe for weight gain, but a new study of postmenopausal women has found that eating a concentrated amount of chocolate during a narrow window of time in the morning may help the body burn fat and decrease blood sugar levels. To find out about the effects...

Study Highlights Racial Inequity in Health Care Access, Quality
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Study Highlights Racial Inequity in Health Care Access, Quality

A recent study finds states that exhibit higher levels of systemic racism also have pronounced racial disparities regarding access to health care. In short, the more racist a state was, the better access white people had – and the worse access Black people had. “This study highlights the extent to which health care inequities are...

COVID-19 Pandemic Drinking: Increases Among Women, Black Adults, and People with Children
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COVID-19 Pandemic Drinking: Increases Among Women, Black Adults, and People with Children

Risky drinking has been a public health concern in the U.S. for decades, but the significant increase in retail alcohol sales following COVID-19 pandemic stay-at-home orders in particular raised red flags for alcohol researchers. New research has assessed changes in alcohol drinking patterns from before to after the enactment of stay-at-home orders. These results and...

Exposure to Nature During Covid-19 Lockdown Was Beneficial for Mental Health
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Exposure to Nature During Covid-19 Lockdown Was Beneficial for Mental Health

A study carried out by the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB) and the Instituto de Saúde Pública of the University of Porto (ISPUP), concludes that exposure to natural spaces during the first COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 was beneficial for the mental health of Spanish and Portuguese citizens....