All members of the U.S. military must get a COVID-19 vaccine by mid-September, the Pentagon announced Monday. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin noted that the deadline could be moved up if the vaccine receives final approval sooner from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or if infection rates continue to rise. “I will seek the president’s… read on > read on >
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New Orleans Jazz Fest Cancelled Over COVID Surge
Skyrocketing numbers of COVID-19 cases in Louisiana have forced the cancellation of this year’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. The annual event was to take place in October and is one of the city’s largest attractions next to Mardi Gras, CBS News reported. In a website post Monday, organizers cited “the current exponential growth… read on > read on >
Diet Key to Better Health in People With Diabetes
A diet rich in fresh veggies, fruit and fiber has meaningful benefits for people with diabetes, a new research review confirms. Doctors have long recommended this kind of “low-glycemic” eating regimen to help patients manage their diabetes and keep blood sugar levels steady. The new review of findings from 29 different trials lends support for… read on > read on >
Could COVID Be Eradicated Someday? Maybe, Experts Say
Could COVID-19 one day go the way of smallpox and polio? New research suggests it might be possible to beat the coronavirus with high vaccination rates and rapid responses to immunity-evading variants, the study authors said. “While our analysis is a preliminary effort, with various subjective components, it does seem to put COVID-19 eradicability into… read on > read on >
Pre-Surgery COVID Precautions Tied to Worse, Not Better, Patient Outcomes
Surprisingly, patients who isolate before surgery to protect themselves from COVID-19 actually have a higher risk of lung complications after their operation than those who don’t isolate, a new study reports. The findings conflict with current guidelines that recommend isolation before surgery, researchers noted. “Our evidence suggests that removing preoperative isolation strategies is unlikely to… read on > read on >
Fatigue Before Treatment Starts Might Affect Cancer Survival
Significant fatigue at the start of cancer treatment is associated with a greater risk of severe side effects and shorter survival, a new study finds. Researchers analyzed data from four clinical trials of lung cancer or prostate cancer treatments that were conducted by the SWOG Cancer Research Network, a cancer clinical trials group funded by… read on > read on >
Crowded Prisons Are Breeding Grounds for COVID-19: Study
COVID-19 spreads like wildfire through crowded U.S. prisons, and researchers are calling for policy changes to protect inmates. “We may need to have stricter thresholds for where we draw the line on how crowded a facility can be,” study senior author Dr. Amir Mohareb said in a news release from Massachusetts General Hospital, where he… read on > read on >
Pandemic Has Depression, Anxiety Rates Among Youth Climbing Worldwide
If you think the pandemic hasn’t taken a toll on the mental health of young people, ponder these two facts from a new review: one in four are suffering from depression, while one in five are struggling with anxiety. “Being socially isolated, kept away from their friends, their school routines and extracurricular activities during the… read on > read on >
The Delta Variant & the Vaccinated: One Expert’s Take on the Data
News that the highly contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 can be picked up and spread by vaccinated folks has sparked confusion and concern, and an infectious disease expert wants to clarify. These worries follow a recent U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendation that urged even vaccinated folks to wear masks indoors in areas… read on > read on >
AHA News: How a Doctor’s Presence May Alter Blood Pressure Readings
MONDAY, Aug. 9, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — A doctor’s presence during a blood pressure reading triggers a “fight or flight” response that can affect the results, say researchers who studied the effect by measuring nerve activity. “White coat hypertension” – the phenomenon when blood pressure rises in some people who are measured by… read on > read on >