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Income Inequality Linked to COVID-19 Deaths. And More Science News
A more infectious strain, a spike in child abuse, and the link with income inequality in my weekly COVID-19 science roundup for The Tyee.
New Findings on Herd Immunity. And More Science Info Straight from Journals
Different thresholds for herd immunity, using an old gout medication, and a spike in TB in my weekly science roundup for The Tyee.
Beware the Toilet Burps. And More COVID-19 Info Straight from Science Journals
The danger from toilet burps, short-lived immunity, and a much higher estimate of US cases in my weekly COVID-19 science roundup for The Tyee.
Widespread Mask Use Would Slow the Pandemic. And More Science Journal News
The shortcomings of clinical trials, the case for masks, and pandemic sleep patterns in my weekly roundup of COVID-19 science for The Tyee.
State of the Lakes: Great Lakes stable, but rollbacks of protection will soon bite
The overall condition of the Great Lakes has been assessed as “fair and unchanging” in the 2019 State of the Great Lakes joint report by the…
Hydroxychloroquine side-effects raise concerns for rheumatology patients
The hype surrounding hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) as a potential treatment for COVID-19 has led to problems for patients who use the drug to treat conditions like lupus,…