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This is what shelter-in-place actually means

More than a commercial plea for social distancing, shelter-in-place is a mandate that requires citizens to remain within their homes unless nutritional or medical necessities dictate otherwise. Read More

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Don’t fall for the COVID-19 “self-test” email from Stanford

A viral email chain says people can self-test for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) by simply holding their breath for 10 seconds. Read More

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Coronavirus quarantines and your legal rights: 4 questions answered

I study vulnerable populations during disaster response. In the age of coronavirus, people are asking me questions about their rights. Read More

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These are the groups of people at higher risk of contracting Coronavirus and becoming severely ill

According to early information out of China, there are groups of people that are at higher risk of getting severely sick or even dying from COVID-19. Read More

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This is how long COVID-19 can live airborne

Early Tuesday morning, scientists from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases lengthened our data set by determining the approximate length of time that the novel coronavirus remains viable while airborne and atop surfaces. Read More

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Coronavirus: Social distancing is delaying vital scientific research

Shared data is the fuel for scientific progress because small research groups can turn into large worldwide teams solving challenging problems. Read More

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This study shows how difficult it will be to find Covid-19 vaccine volunteers

The research came to one, overarching conclusion: people are afraid of participating in these tests, and it’s that fear that causes many trials to fail in achieving an adequate number of volunteers. Read More

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A staggering amount of people who live in this city think they are immune to Covid-19

Now, with the Covid-19 outbreak changing Americans’ lives all over the country, a survey taken last week has gauged how New Yorkers are reacting to this new and unique threat to our way of life. Read More

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10 misconceptions about the 1918 flu, the ‘greatest pandemic in history’

By correcting these 10 misconceptions, everyone can better understand what actually happened and help mitigate COVID-19’s toll. Read More

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What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

The 12 best people to pick as job references

You want to pick people who have worked alongside you and think highly enough of you to sing your praises to a hiring manager.

I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

“I’ve interviewed with Google twice now, and when people ask me why I don’t work there, I respond, ‘I can never seem to get past the eighth interview,’” says Steve Silberberg, who is now the founder of Fatpacking, a weight-loss backpacking company.

Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

New research found that the flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19, reducing the risk of suffering severe infection, like stroke, sepsis, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

You can tone your arms with these five workouts, and we have video to show you the right form.

7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.