Trusting science is good, but it could put you at risk for being duped by false science, or “pseudoscience,” if you let your guard down, researchers warn. Investigators found that people who trust science are more likely to believe and share false claims that contain scientific references than those who don’t trust science. “We conclude… read on > read on >
Young people aren’t immune from severe COVID-19, and a new study warns that some are more at risk than others. Folks under 45 have more than triple the risk for severe COVID-19 if they have cancer or heart disease, or blood, neurologic or endocrine disorders, according to Mayo Clinic researchers. “One of the surprising findings… read on > read on >
Unlike prior strains, the Delta variant is triggering higher viral loads in rare cases of “breakthrough” infections in people fully vaccinated against COVID-19, making transmission more likely and causing the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to call for everyone to wear masks indoors in some contexts. The latest decision is a sharp reversal… read on > read on >
COVID-19 cases in Britain have fallen for six days in a row, even though the government lifted all but a few social distancing restrictions last week. The shift has scientists scratching their heads, as many of them predicted a powerful surge in cases after the government reopened the country. The steady decrease may be due… read on > read on >
In a sign that the United States has reached a “tipping point” in its campaign to vaccinate Americans, California and New York City announced vaccine or testing mandates for their employees on Monday while the Department of Veterans Affairs said its frontline health care workers must get immunized or face possible termination. The VA becomes… read on > read on >
Pfizer and Moderna are expanding trials of their COVID-19 vaccines in children ages 5 to 11, to more closely measure the risk of heart inflammation and other rare side effects that occurred in teens and young adults who received the vaccines. The companies made the move after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration told them… read on > read on >
(HealthDay News) – If you’re a rare case of someone who had an allergic reaction to your first dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, here’s reassuring news: It’s safe for you to get that necessary second dose. That’s according to a team of allergists working at several U.S. hospitals. They examined second-dose vaccine… read on > read on >
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among American adults fell by one-third in the first five months of 2021, a new study finds, but distrust of vaccines and the government are still keeping many people from getting vaccinated. Researchers analyzed data gathered from about 1 million Americans a month between January and May as part of an ongoing… read on > read on >
Watch videos on TikTok and you’re likely to see plenty of positive portrayals of vaping, a new study shows. And that’s a problem, according to researchers, who call for tighter regulation of the platform popular with kids and teens. “Viewing other young people, friends, acquaintances or influencers vaping in fun and entertaining contexts, is likely… read on > read on >
The rapid spread of the highly contagious Delta variant around the world means that the United States will continue with COVID-19 international travel restrictions for now, a White House official said Monday. The Delta variant now accounts for 83% of all U.S. coronavirus cases, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While… read on > read on >
