Jane Zebrack

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NEWS  |  LOCAL NATIONAL

Study shows reparations to Black Americans could have decreased COVID-19 transmission rates across US

By Jane Zebrack | June 15, 2021

Reparations for Black American descendants of persons enslaved in the United States would have decreased COVID-19 transmission for Black Americans and the population as a whole, according to a new study conducted by a team of researchers, including William A. (“Sandy”) Darity Jr., Samuel DuBois Cook professor of public policy.

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NEWS  |  UNIVERSITY

Panels, time with Nugget: Extensive events and resources offered for Mental Health Awareness Week

By Jane Zebrack | March 8, 2021

Mental Health Awareness Week will occur the week of March 8, coinciding with the two-day break on Tuesday, March 9, and Wednesday, March 10. 

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NEWS  |  UNIVERSITY

Students faced heightened stress, loneliness and mental health concerns in fall, Duke survey finds

By Jane Zebrack | February 8, 2021

Almost half of students rated social isolation as “very” or “extremely” stressful. Just under 10% of respondents said they were lonely “most of the time” or “always." Many participants reported experiencing “moderate (23.5%) or severe (20.5%) symptoms of depression and anxiety over the past two weeks.”

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NEWS  |  HEALTH SCIENCE

How a retracted study impacted Duke research on hydroxychloroquine

By Jane Zebrack | October 1, 2020

After the retraction of a study on hydroxychloroquine with data provided by a Duke alum's company, a Duke study on the drug has felt ripple effects.

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