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‘Peace and clarity’: What spending time outdoors can do for your heart, mind and spirituality
September 2, 2020 Studies have shown that spending time outdoors can improve health, lower stress and stimulate feelings of generosity.
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Telemedicine, R.I.P.?
September 1, 2020 Remote doctor visits grew wildly popular during COVID-19’s early days. But now, they’re plunging, forcing healthcare providers to recalibr
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Flu season could be lighter because of pandemic
August 30, 2020 Some experts believe social distancing and business closures could reduce the spread of flu this season. But they worry if restrictions are eased, this silver lining may be lost.
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How remote learning is revealing a digital divide: ‘Not all students have equitable access’
August 28, 2020 An expert says online learning works well for “highly motivated” kids “with strong autonomous learning and technical skills, and a good technology setup at school. It doesn’t work well for those who lack it.”
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Preschoolers are mask-licking germ bombs, but few catch COVID
August 28, 2020 Messy toddlers may be uniquely resilient to the virus, scientists say.
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How widespread is COVID-19 in Orange County? New study hopes to find out
August 27, 2020 A public health professor discusses UCI's coronavirus antibody research.
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Auditor warns of fraud and waste with California virus money
August 25, 2020 The state is getting so much aid from the federal government that it creates a high risk of waste, fraud and abuse, the auditor warned.
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COVID-19 AMA: What we know about antibodies, U.S. expands flu shot access and more
August 21, 2020 As part of a series on the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Shruti Gohil from UCI’s School of Medicine.
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Four scenarios on how we might develop immunity to COVID
August 25, 2020 Experts were asked how we might come to coexist with the virus. Their answers were hopeful.
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Kids age 5 and under don’t need to wear masks
August 24, 2020 According to the World Health Organization and UNICEF, children 5 and under should not be made to wear a mask because they are less susceptible to the virus and less likely to spread it to others.
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