Fitness
Why COVID-19 Makes People Lose Their Sense of Smell
We’re beginning to understand the mechanism behind this relatively common symptom
"The Coronavirus Outbreak"
Public Health
Coronavirus News Roundup, June 6–June 12
Here are pandemic highlights for the week
Public Health
Why Racism, Not Race, Is a Risk Factor for Dying of COVID-19
Public health specialist and physician Camara Phyllis Jones talks about ways that jobs, communities and health care leave Black Americans more exposed and less protected
Behavior
Religion and Science in a Time of COVID-19: Allies or Adversaries?
Despite what some believe, they can work effectively together
Behavior
Good News and Bad News about COVID-19 Misinformation
The good news is that people don’t necessarily believe it. The bad news is that they don’t necessarily believe valid information about the pandemic either
Mental Health
Helping Kids Cope with COVID-19 Worries
The psychological state of children may need special attention during COVID-19 impacts and isolation.
Public Health
Teargassing Protesters during an Infectious Outbreak Is ‘a Recipe for Disaster’
Some scientists call for police to stop using the chemical irritants, which could increase the risk of spreading COVID-19
Behavior
Which Experts Should You Listen to during the Pandemic?
It should be a no-brainer: your best bet is to follow those who have actual expertise
Behavior
The Biggest Psychological Experiment in History Is Running Now
What can the pandemic teach us about how people respond to adversity?
Public Health
Zoom Psychiatrists Prep for COVID-19’s Endless Ride
An epidemiologist points to new stresses in the U.S. mental health system that may persist from the novel coronavirus pandemic
Policy
Racism, Not Genetics, Explains Why Black Americans Are Dying of COVID-19
Some scientists and politicians have invoked baseless ideas about unknown genes, ignoring systemic inequality and oppression
Cognition
How to Keep COVID-19 Conspiracies Contained
An expert on climate denial offers tips for inoculating people against coronavirus conspiracy notions.
Behavior
What Social Distancing Reveals about East-West Differences
The pandemic could spur psychological changes in both the U.S. and China
Public Health
The Biggest Mystery: What It Will Take To Trace The Coronavirus Source
SARS-CoV-2 came from an animal, but finding which one will be tricky—as will laying to rest speculation of a lab escape
Public Health
The New Science of Lockdowns
Alternating intervals at home and at work provide the best means of balancing safety while preserving the economy
Public Health
Coronavirus News Roundup, May 30–June 5
Here are pandemic highlights for the week
Public Health
So How Deadly Is COVID-19?
We still don’t know, and it doesn’t really matter right now; it’s plenty deadly
Behavior
Will COVID-19 Kill the Routine Physical Exam?
A long-standing staple of conventional medical practice looks increasingly outdated
Public Health
Loss of Smell in COVID-19 Can Present with Brain Alterations
MRI scans of a coronavirus patient suggest how SARS-CoV-2 might invade the brain
Public Health
How to Use Masks during the Coronavirus Pandemic
What kinds of face coverings work for protection against COVID-19? How do you use them safely? A series of simple steps outlines the answers
