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A ‘silent’ COVID surge may hit the US over the holidays, experts warn

Tue, 2024-12-24 09:57 — mike kraft

A ‘silent’ COVID surge may hit the US over the holidays, experts warn — here's what that means This year's winter wave is off to a late start, and experts expect cases to keep rising. Here's what to know. TODAY

This year's winter COVID wave is off to a later start than usual, and some experts are warning about a potential "silent" surge in transmission over the holidays.

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COVID-19 pandemic's impact on other causes of death outlined in international study

Mon, 2024-12-23 10:29 — mike kraft

International study reveals COVID-19 pandemic's impact on other causes of death Researchers have analyzed cause-of-death data for 24 countries before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers found that life expectancy declined in 2020 for all but four of the 24 included ... University of Oxford Medical Xpress

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US flu cases surge in some areas as vaccinations lag --CDC

Mon, 2024-12-23 10:16 — mike kraft

US flu season is underway, as cases surge in some areas and vaccinations lag The U.S. flu season is underway. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday released its latest flu-monitoring data, and noted sharp increases in several measures. AP News

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Respiratory viruses illnesses increase in US ahead of Christmas week --CDC

Mon, 2024-12-23 10:06 — mike kraft

Illnesses caused by respiratory viruses increase in US Ahead of the Christmas holiday week, respiratory virus activity triggering healthcare visits is at the moderate level, with further rises seen for flu, activity up from low levels for COVID-19, and high levels for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said today in its updates, which also included updated seasonal outlooks. CIDRAP

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Cognitive Impacts of COVID Equivalent to 20 Years of Brain Aging--British study

Wed, 2024-09-25 10:10 — mike kraft

Cognitive Impacts of COVID Equivalent to 20 Years of Brain Aging - Neuroscience News A new study reveals that 12-18 months after hospitalization for COVID-19, patients show significant cognitive decline comparable to 20 years of aging. Neuroscience News Neuroscience News

A new study reveals that 12-18 months after hospitalization for COVID-19, patients show significant cognitive decline comparable to 20 years of aging. MRI scans and blood tests also show brain injury markers and reduced brain volume in these patients. The findings suggest that COVID-19 has lasting effects on brain health, even in those without neurological complications.

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Explainer: Guidance for dealing with COVID as colder weather begins in Northern Hemisphere.

Thu, 2024-09-05 11:00 — mike kraft

New COVID vaccine for 2024, isolation guidelines, free tests and more questions, answered Tested positive for COVID in 2024? Here's what to know about isolation, testing, new vaccines and more. CBS News

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Political analysis: Health care issues and positions in U.S. presidential election

Tue, 2024-08-20 12:33 — mike kraft

Harris-Walz Ticket Sharpens Contrast With Trump-Vance on Health Care - KFF Health News As Democrats convene in Chicago to make official their presidential and vice presidential nominees, Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz together are raising the prominence of health care as a 2024 election issue. paulavirna KFF Health News

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Healthy pre-COVID lifestyle may protect against severe infection --study

Tue, 2024-07-30 09:51 — mike kraft

Healthy pre-COVID lifestyle may protect against severe infection A University of Oxford-led study links a healthy pre-infection lifestyle to a 36% lower risk of long COVID, a 41% lower odds of death, and 22% lower chance of hospitalization. CIDRAP

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The researchers assessed the association of modifiable lifestyle factors (eg, smoking, alcohol use, body mass index, physical activity, time spent in sedentary activities, sleep duration, diet) with long COVID, death, and hospitalization among 68,896 adults in the UK Biobank cohort who tested positive for COVID-19 from March 2020 to March 2022.

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Analysis: How Environmental Factors Influence Public Health Issues

Tue, 2024-07-09 10:25 — mike kraft

How Do Environmental Factors Influence Public Health Issues? | Greener Ideal Environmental factors significantly impact public health, from air quality and water contamination to climate change and noise pollution. This article explores these effects and discusses mitigation measures.

Environmental factors, both natural and man-made, play a significant role in shaping our well-being, affecting everything from respiratory conditions to the spread of infectious diseases.

As global populations grow and industrial activities expand, understanding these relationships becomes crucial to public health planning and intervention.

In this blog, we will share insights into how various environmental factors critically impact public health and what measures can be taken to mitigate these effects.

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