U.S. airline companies want an end to mask and COVID testing rules for air travel — and many top infectious disease and public health experts agree with them. The chief executives of the country’s largest airlines asked President Joe Biden in a letter this week to let federal mask mandates at airports and on planes… read on > read on >
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized several tobacco-flavored vaping products made by the company Logic on Thursday, and added that it would soon announce whether other big-name brands can continue to sell their products in this country. The agency said it has acted on approximately 99% of the nearly 6.7 million e-cigarette products submitted… read on > read on >
“Sugar-free” might sound healthy, but a new study hints that people who consume a lot of artificial sweeteners may face a slightly higher cancer risk. Experts stressed that the findings do not prove sugar substitutes are the culprit. But they said it is wise for people to limit not only added sugars, but also the… read on > read on >
As if recovering from a heart attack wasn’t hard enough, new research shows many patients may suffer severe thinking declines. Researchers in Poland found that in the six months after a heart attack, 50% of patients experienced some decline in thinking, memory and ability to perform basic tasks. “Assessment of cognitive status isn’t a routine… read on > read on >
Reported cases of tuberculosis (TB) dropped significantly across the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic, but delayed or missed diagnoses may have contributed to the decline. “Delayed or missed tuberculosis disease diagnoses are threatening the health of people with TB disease and the communities where they live,” said Dr. Philip LoBue, director of the division… read on > read on >
Living in a noisy neighborhood may not only cost you sleep, it could also increase your odds for a heart attack, researchers say. They concluded that 1 in 20 heart attacks in New Jersey were associated with noise from highways, trains and air traffic. “When people talk about pollution, they’re usually talking about particles in… read on > read on >
The spread of a virus from animals to people and back again is not unique to COVID-19 and has occurred at least 100 times, according to a new study. This so-called disease “spillback” has recently attracted significant attention due to the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in farmed mink, lions and tigers in zoos and wild white-tailed… read on > read on >
Most people who have had major foot surgery are able to return to the activities they enjoy, but it may take a long time, new research suggests. The study included 82 adult patients who had surgery to correct a form of “flatfeet” called progressive collapsing foot deformity. “[It’s] a debilitating condition marked by several progressive… read on > read on >
Psilocybin, the psychedelic substance in “magic” mushrooms, is generating lots of interest as a potential treatment for a host of mental ills, but new research warns there is little data on how it might interact with more traditional psychiatric medications. “There’s a major incongruence between the public enthusiasm and exuberance with psychedelic substances for mental… read on > read on >
Women whose jobs require shift work may experience delayed menopause, according to a new study, and it could be bad for their health. Whether it’s working the overnight shift or different hours from day to day, shift work has been linked to higher risks for a variety of health problems, including certain cancers, heart disease,… read on > read on >
