(Barna) The information revolution has transformed the way everyone lives—but especially the youngest generations. Recent Barna data show that the average American teen receives their first smartphone at around 12 to 13 years of age and their first tablet around age 11. The U.S. childhood and adolescent experience is mediated by screens, both in and outside the home. In light … [Read more...] about Technology Promises Connection, but Gen Z Sees a Paradox
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Landmark Danish Study Shows Face Masks Have No Significant Effect
(The Spectator) Do face masks work? Earlier this year, the UK government decided that masks could play a significant role in stopping Covid-19 and made masks mandatory in a number of public places. But are these policies backed by the scientific evidence? Yesterday marked the publication of a long-delayed trial in Denmark which hopes to answer that very question. The … [Read more...] about Landmark Danish Study Shows Face Masks Have No Significant Effect
North Dakota Has The World’s Highest COVID-19 Mortality Rate
(Relevant) Data from the Federation of American Scientists uncovered a grim and stunning statistic on Wednesday: North Dakota has not only the highest COVID-19 mortality rate of any state in the country; it has the highest COVID mortality rate in the world. Currently, North Dakota has a rate of 18.2 COVID deaths per million people. South Dakota, which has a rate of 17.4 … [Read more...] about North Dakota Has The World’s Highest COVID-19 Mortality Rate
New Mayo Clinic Voice Test Could Detect COVID
(WCCO) How much do our voices say about our health? Researchers at Mayo Clinic have teamed up with a company specializing in artificial intelligence to find out. As WCCO discovered, the fight against COVID-19 has doctors listening closely. As Director of Cardiovascular Research at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Amir Lerman believes we are just beginning to understand what he calls a … [Read more...] about New Mayo Clinic Voice Test Could Detect COVID
Covid-19: Mouthwash Can Kill Coronavirus Within 30 Seconds, Study Finds
(Sky News) The preliminary findings, which are yet to be peer reviewed, come ahead of a clinical trial investigating whether over-the-counter mouthwash can reduce the levels of coronavirus in a patient's saliva. The research, which was conducted at Cardiff University, found that mouthwashes containing 0.07% of the ingredient cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) showed "promising … [Read more...] about Covid-19: Mouthwash Can Kill Coronavirus Within 30 Seconds, Study Finds