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pandemic effects

The Ups and Downs of Learning from Home

January 18, 2026

Remote learning has been a hot topic since the pandemic hit. It was a tough time for many families, especially those with young kids. Kelly Marsh, a mom from Sewickley, had to juggle her toddler and kindergartner's online classes while working part-time. It was stressful, to say the least. Research

education

U. S. Students Face Academic Challenges: A Closer Look at the Numbers

September 11, 2025

The latest scores from the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP), often called the Nation's Report Card, show a worrying trend for U. S. students. Eighth graders are struggling with science, while 12th graders are falling behind in math and reading. These results, the first since the pand

health

Asian Americans: Sleep and Love in a Time of Hate

June 17, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic brought a surge in hate crimes and discrimination against Asian Americans. This period was tough on many levels. The study looked into how this discrimination affected sleep patterns among Asian Americans. It also explored how romantic partners interacted with each other about

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Parkinson's and Pandemic: How Lockdowns Affected Daily Life and Symptoms

April 25, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a standstill, affecting everyone's daily life. For those with Parkinson's disease, this period was especially challenging. People with Parkinson's need regular hospital visits to monitor and adjust their medication. The pandemic made these visits difficult,

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Lockdown Lifestyles: How Kids' Habits Changed During COVID-19

March 15, 2025

During the COVID-19 lockdown, kids aged 6 to 10 faced big changes. Their daily habits, like what they ate, how much they moved, and how long they slept, were all affected. Researchers wanted to see how these changes impacted kids' body composition, especially something called sarcopenic obesity (SO

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Voices from the Arab World: What Tweets Reveal About COVID-19

February 10, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the world, and the Arab region is no exception. Social media has become a lifeline for sharing news and voicing public thoughts during this tough time. Twitter, in particular, has been a hotspot for Arabic speakers to talk about COVID-19. By diving into Arabic tweets

crypto

COVID-19 and the Crypto Market: A Volatile Dance

December 2, 2024

You know how a big event like COVID-19 can shake up everything? Well, it certainly shook up the crypto market. Researchers checked out the top ten cryptocurrencies before and during the pandemic and found that volatility really spiked once COVID-19 arrived. Bitcoin and Ethereum were big shots even b