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Pandemic, Reduced Policing, and Mental Health Crisis Fuel Rise in Impaired Driving Deaths

A study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety linked a rise in US impaired driving deaths (28% in 2019 to 31% in 2022) to increased alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic, reduced policing, and worsening mental health, with alcohol delivery policies showing a negative impact while ...

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COVID-19 Pandemic Accelerated Brain Aging by 5.5 Months, Study Finds

A study of 996 adults revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated brain aging by 5.5 months on average, even in uninfected individuals, with the effects being more significant in older adults, men, and those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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Pandemic Accelerated Brain Aging by 5.5 Months, Study Shows

A study using UK Biobank data found that the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated brain aging by 5.5 months on average, impacting men and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds more severely; those infected also showed cognitive decline.

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French COVID-19 Pandemic Did Not Cause Sustained Increase in Anxiety, Study Finds

A Santé publique France study found that, contrary to expectations, anxiety rates in France remained stable between 2017 and 2021 despite the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing a 12.5% prevalence, three times higher in women than men, and linked to socioeconomic factors and other mental health issues.

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Minnesota's "Feeding Our Future" Program: $250 Million Fraud Scheme Uncovered

The FBI uncovered a $250 million fraud in Minnesota's "Feeding Our Future" program, resulting in 70 indictments and 38 guilty pleas. Conspirators exploited relaxed pandemic regulations to falsify meal counts, diverting funds for personal gain.

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Eddington": Pandemic Paranoia and the Breakdown of Community

Eddington," a new film by Ari Aster starring Pedro Pascal and Joaquin Phoenix, depicts a fictional New Mexico town's violent descent into chaos amidst conflicting views on pandemic mandates, mirroring real-world societal divisions.

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Death of Global Health Expert Sir David Nabarro

Sir David Nabarro, a prominent global health expert, died on Friday at age 75; his career spanned decades of work combating outbreaks like Ebola and COVID-19, advocating for vaccine equity, and criticizing excessive pandemic lockdowns.

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Eddington": A 2020 Pandemic Satire

Ari Aster's "Eddington" is a black dramedy set in May 2020, depicting the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and social media on a small town in New Mexico, highlighting the tensions between online and offline realities and portraying the amplification of societal divisions.

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Covid-19 Cases Rise in 27 States; Updated Vaccines Coming in Fall

As of July 15th, Covid-19 cases are rising in 27 US states, driven by the NB.1.8.1 variant (43% of cases) and LP.8.1 (31% of cases), though hospitalizations remain low; updated vaccines are expected in the fall, targeting high-risk groups.

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French Study: COVID-19 Pandemic Did Not Increase Anxiety Rates

A recent French study found that while depression rates increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, anxiety rates remained stable between 2017 and 2021, affecting 12.5% of respondents, disproportionately those with financial or educational disadvantages.

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Doctor and Husband Jailed for Selling Stolen NHS PPE

A doctor and her husband were jailed for 10 months each for selling nearly £8,000 worth of stolen NHS PPE on eBay between May and October 2020, exploiting critical shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Eddington": Pandemic Politics and Societal Fragmentation

Eddington" is a character drama set in early-COVID New Mexico, where Sheriff Joe Cross defies the governor's mask mandate, sparking conflict with Mayor Ted Garcia and a chaotic mayoral race, showcasing various societal responses to the pandemic.

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