Exactly what symptoms of early COVID-19 infection you suffer may depend on both your age and gender, a new study finds. “As part of our study, we have been able to identify that the profile of symptoms due to COVID-19 differs from one group to another. This suggests that the criteria to encourage people to… read on > read on >
Air pollution could cause sinus misery, new research suggests. Specifically, tiny particulate air pollution (known as PM2.5) could contribute to chronic rhinosinusitis, a condition in which the sinuses get infected or irritated, become swollen, are severely congested and secrete mucus into the throat for 12 weeks or more. “To our knowledge, this is the first… read on > read on >
New York City on Tuesday became the first urban center in the United States to require proof of vaccination if you want to enjoy the pleasures of dining indoors, watching live performances inside or using the gym. The rule, which also applies to employees in these settings, will take effect later this month, The New… read on > read on >
Millions of women who take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to ease their transition through menopause may be unknowingly upping their risk for asthma. The concern follows a study that spent more than two decades tracking a potential link between HRT and late-onset asthma among roughly 380,000 Danish women. Two New York City physicians who were… read on > read on >
TUESDAY, Aug. 3, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — When actor Bob Odenkirk collapsed on the set of “Better Call Saul” last week in New Mexico, fans held their breath – and obsessively checked for updates on social media – until word came that he was expected to be OK. “I had a small heart… read on > read on >
TUESDAY, Aug. 3, 2021 (HealthDay News) – Your doctor walks into the exam room wearing a white coat. Or perhaps your physician has on a fleece or softshell jacket. Does it make a difference? Yes, according to a survey that sought public perceptions on doctor attire and professionalism in the United States. The lay public… read on > read on >
President Joe Biden’s goal of getting at least one COVID-19 shot into the arms of 70% of American adults was finally reached on Monday. The milestone came a month late, and arrived amid a fierce case surge fueled by the Delta variant that is filling up hospital beds around the country. In a major reversal,… read on > read on >
Americans who get their COVID-19 news and information solely from Facebook have much lower vaccination rates than the general population. That’s the takeaway from a new survey of nearly 20,700 people across the United States. The researchers asked them in June which of six sources they use for COVID-19 news and info. The six included:… read on > read on >
Text “nudges” about easy access to COVID-19 vaccines can increase vaccination rates, even among people hesitant to get a shot, a new study suggests. “We found that text messages stressing the accessibility of the vaccine — and that included ownership language, such as that the vaccine has just been made available to you and to… read on > read on >
Indiana University can mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for students and employees, a Chicago-based federal appeals court ruled Monday. The decision upheld an Indiana district court judge’s ruling that the school was acting reasonably “in pursuing public health and safety for its campus communities,” the Associated Press reported. The legal challenge to the university’s vaccination requirements was… read on > read on >
