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COVID-19 Pandemic Exacerbated Racial and Ethnic Mortality Disparities, Study Finds

Categories Health, Social Sciences
New research from the University of Washington’s Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences, or I-LABS, found the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns resulted in unusually accelerated brain maturation in adolescents. This maturation was more pronounced in females, as seen on the left.

COVID-19 Lockdowns Sped Up Brain Aging in Teens, Especially Girls

Categories Brain & Behavior, Health
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How family economic insecurity can hurt child mental health

Categories Technology
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Pandemic Leads to Long-Term Reduction in Alcohol Use and Related Problems Among Heavy-Drinking Young Adults

Categories Brain & Behavior, Health, Social Sciences

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