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Illustration of a person getting tested and a contact tracing app alerting them to their positive status
Contact tracing
An epidemic's electronic eyes
Published Sept 9, 2020 Video
Digital tools offer promise and prompt ethical dilemmas during the COVID-19 pandemic, launching a complex new future for public health surveillance. Are we ready for it?
Patients and nurses in a hospital intensive care unit
Q+A
Excess deaths show the true impact of COVID-19 in the U.S.
Published Sept 1, 2020
Epidemiologist Justin Lessler unpacks a recent CDC report on comorbidities and coronavirus deaths that is being misinterpreted on social media
Bottle full of infant formula
Pediatric health
Infants in households with very low food security may have greater obesity risk
Published Aug 28, 2020
Diet and weight gain in infancy are believed to factor into future obesity and health concerns; low food security is now widespread in the U.S. due to the COVID-19 crisis, researchers say
Two men in medical masks bump elbows in greeting
How to
Talking to friends, family, kids, and coworkers about COVID-19 safety
Published Aug 27, 2020
Experts provide practical tips for navigating the tricky social interactions that may arise during the coronavirus pandemic
Woman scrolls on her phone in bed
Taking the measure of mental health in a pandemic
Published Aug 27, 2020
Studies reveal a rise in anxiety, depression, and hopelessness related to the coronavirus pandemic and the social media and news consumption habits that may contribute to mental distress
Gloved hand holds vials of blood
Pediatric health
Non-fasting blood test can help screen youth for pre-diabetes and diabetes
Published Aug 25, 2020
Study suggests the hemoglobin A1c test can identify youth at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and associated cardiovascular problems
Lisa Cooper
Health equity
The silver lining of COVID-19's dark clouds
Published Aug 25, 2020
Johns Hopkins expert in health disparities discusses how the coronavirus pandemic has shed light on the vulnerabilities of communities of color and the need to better protect everyone's health
Colorful image of virus emerging from cells
COVID-19
Odor-sensing cells in nose seen as key entry point for SARS-CoV-2
Published Aug 24, 2020
Compared to cells in other parts of the respiratory tract, cells associated with smell have up to 700 times more ACE2 receptors, which bind to the virus that causes COVID-19
Face mask with American flag pattern against red background
Mask hysteria?
Wearing a mask protects you and those around you
Published Aug 24, 2020
New research co-led by a Johns Hopkins researcher suggests face coverings reduce viral exposure, limiting both transmission and severe disease. But is that evidence enough to turn the tide of public opinion now that masks have become politicized?
Handguns in a display case
Gun policy
Handgun purchaser licenses associated with lower firearm homicide, suicide rates
Published Aug 20, 2020
Comprehensive background checks alone were not associated with reduction in firearm-related deaths, according to Bloomberg School study