New models show how human behavior influences pandemic trends

"A pandemic emerges from a complex system of human interactions, and a big part of systems engineering is learning how to develop models ... data shows people eventually change their behavior ... Read More

Youth mental health outcomes varied during pandemic, NIH-funded study finds

In this study, the pandemic was associated with minor changes in youth mental health overall. Black and low-income youth experienced small improvements in ADHD symptoms, while those with pre-pandemic ... Read More

Emerging Trends in Consumer Behavior

The past year’s changes, from the COVID-19 pandemic ... four main consumer behavior types: complex, dissonance-reducing, habitual, and variety-seeking. These behaviors influence purchasing ... Read More

COVID-19 Pandemic

Hotel housekeepers have waged a fierce battle to restore automatic daily room cleaning that was scaled back at many properties during the pandemic. The CDC says September and October are generally ... Read More

Hooked on hype: why we're turning to trends today more than ever

F ashion trends are famous for being fleeting. This is, after all, what keeps the ever-evolving industry on its toes, showcasing new collections every six months in the hope of sh ... Read More

Consumer Behavior

Will the COVID-19 pandemic change consumer behavior ... Created with Sketch. Many human behaviors are driven by reward. Purchasing a new gadget or item of clothing triggers a surge of dopamine ... Read More

Human Biology News

Sep. 5, 2024 — A study provides new insight into how damaged cells interact within disease-promoting microenvironments following acute kidney injury, or AKI. ... Older Women More Vulnerable to ... Read More

Diet and Weight Loss News

Parents' Eating Behavior Influences How Their Children Respond ... Individuals With a High Genetic Risk Aug. 7, 2024 — A new study shows that a healthy diet and regular exercise reduce the ... Read More

Pandemic unemployment overpayments totaled $430M in Minnesota, report says

MINNEAPOLIS — A new report shows Minnesota overpaid hundreds of millions of dollars in unemployment benefits during the pandemic. The state overpaid about $430 million in unemployment insurance ... Read More

Whooping cough wave is still accelerating nationwide. Here's what to know about symptoms and treatment.

The increase comes as CDC officials have been warning for months of a return to the pre-pandemic trends of the illness ... for the 2012 surges. But new vaccines could result in changes to the ... Read More

The best shows on Peacock right now

Along with its own selection of originals, Peacock also offers a wide selection of shows from the NBC vault, as well as some from other linear networks. You can dive right into a new show (or new ... Read More

What’s new on Peacock in September 2024

But don’t sleep on Peacock’s big new miniseries for the month ... Keep reading for the complete list of films, series, news programming, and live sporting events coming to Peacock in September ... Read More