The majority of COVID-19 patients in Wuhan, China had at least one chronic symptom six months after infection, with the most common being fatigue or muscle weakness (63%), sleep difficulty (26%), decreased pulmonary function (22-56%), or decreased kidney function (35%). The Lancet Health Sleep Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 66
White-crowned sparrows started singing more softly in San Francisco when urban noise levels were reduced during the COVID-19 shutdown. Songs also travelled farther and were easier to hear, which could improve the ability for sparrows to find mates. Science Environment Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 52
People who received more Instagram “likes” than expected reported less loneliness but more negative feelings such as being upset, hostile, ashamed, nervous, and afraid. These feelings may trigger more like-seeking to reduce dissatisfaction. Personality and Individual Differences Happiness Persuasion Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 52
Effectiveness of non-medical masks against SARS-CoV-2 varies, though is often as good or better than surgical masks, and can be improved with modifications (nose bridges, ear loops, and filters or nylon hosiery sleeves). JAMA Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 55
ICU patients with severe COVID-19 infections had worse outcomes than ICU patients with influenza, including increased risk of longer mechanical ventilation and greater risk for hospital mortality. Annals of the American Thoracic Society Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 173
When exposed to furry pets during pregnancy and after birth, babies aged 3-4 months have more good gut bacteria that have been correlated with a lower risk of allergies and obesity. Microbiome Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 157
Emails from Muslim or atheist parents hoping to enroll their children in American public schools were less likely to receive replies from the school than emails from Protestant or Catholic parents. Public Administration Review Education Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 177
Sea turtles may struggle to find suitable nesting habitats in the U.S. in the near future due to coastal development and rising sea levels caused by climate change. Regional Environmental Change Environment Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 276
Using a transgender youth's chosen name rather than their birth name can help affirm their gender identity and reduce the risk of depression and suicidal behaviors. Journal of Adolescent Health Happiness Health Parenting Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 321
Fifth graders and high school students who read the Harry Potter books and identified with Harry Potter held more accepting views towards marginalized groups. Journal of Applied Social Psychology Education Persuasion Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 286