Even months after beating COVID-19, many people still suffer memory lapses, difficulty concentrating and other symptoms of “brain fog,” a new study shows. Researchers found that such symptoms were prevalent seven months after a COVID diagnosis — in both patients who’d been severely ill and hospitalized, and in those who’d managed a mild case at… read on > read on >
MONDAY, Oct. 25Walmart has recalled an aromatic room spray sold nationwide after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified the presence of a “rare and dangerous” bacteria in the spray that’s linked to four illnesses, including two deaths. The retailer sold about 3,900 bottles of Better Homes and Gardens’ Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy… read on > read on >
COVID-19 vaccines don’t increase the risk of miscarriage in early pregnancy, according to a study that adds to previous research showing the vaccines are safe for pregnant women. An international team analyzed data from several Norwegian health registries to assess the risk of miscarriage in the first trimester among women vaccinated against COVID-19. Information from… read on > read on >
A significantly increased risk of self-harm and suicide among people with autism shows the need for programs to reduce that risk, researchers say. For their study, the investigators analyzed 31 studies on the link between autism and self-harm/suicide that were posted to five databases between 1999 and 2021. Overall, children and adults with autism had… read on > read on >
In yet another example of the cost of the pandemic, a new study finds there were significant increases in bicycle- and gun-related injuries during coronavirus lockdowns in the United States, but a decrease in traffic injuries. Researchers analyzed data on more than 27,600 trauma cases at four Level I trauma centers in Orange County, Calif.;… read on > read on >
You can ride a rocket into space to escape Earth, but one thing you might not escape is back pain. Back pain could turn out to be a major problem for the growing number of space travelers, and learning more about it could also benefit Earth-bound back patients, researchers say. Low gravity, the physical stress… read on > read on >
U.S. nurses think about suicide more often than other workers do, but are less likely to tell anyone about it, new research reveals. For the study, the researchers analyzed the responses of more than 7,000 nurses and nearly 5,200 other general workforce members who took part in a national poll on well-being that was conducted… read on > read on >
As COVID-19 continues to grip the United States, parents need to plan ahead to keep their children safe on Halloween, experts say. Kids aged 12 and older are eligible for COVID shots, but many haven’t been vaccinated. Those under 12 aren’t yet eligible for vaccination. “Some families organized a family movie night, held virtual costume… read on > read on >
Your Jack-o’-Lantern may be more than scary — it could be dangerous. Pumpkin carving is the leading cause of injuries associated with Halloween, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Between October and November 2018 in the United States, 44% of Halloween-linked injuries were connected with pumpkin-carving activities. More than one-quarter of Halloween-related injuries… read on > read on >
A lower dose of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine is 90.7% effective in preventing symptomatic COVID-19 in children aged 5 to 11, according to new clinical trial data from the company. The data was given to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday, and the agency is expected to release its own analysis of the trial… read on > read on >
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