More than 40% of Americans live with unhealthy air, according to the American Lung Association’s annual “State of the Air” report. Certain cities, and certain types of Americans, are far more prone to be affected. People of color are 61% more likely to live in a county shrouded in unhealthy air than are white people… read on > read on >
Outspoken pandemic denier Ted Nugent announced this week that he’s tested positive for COVID-19, after 10 days of symptoms so severe that at times he “literally could hardly crawl out of bed.” But despite his illness, the Republican rocker from Michigan remains skeptical about COVID vaccines. “I haven’t taken the vaccine, because nobody knows what’s… read on > read on >
Since the first COVID-19 vaccine was approved in December, millions of Americans have eagerly sought to find and receive one. But a new report finds that that could change over the next few weeks, as the pool of eager recipients shrinks and only the vaccine-hesitant remain. “While timing may differ by state, we estimate that… read on > read on >
A deadly chemical in paint strippers continues to kill workers despite its known dangers, a new study finds. The chemical methylene chloride, also known as dichloromethane (DCM), is a solvent found in paint strippers, cleaners, degreasers, adhesives and sealants. When inhaled, it produces large quantities of carbon monoxide that can cut off oxygen to the… read on > read on >
Only certain people with high-risk allergy histories need to consult an allergist before they get a COVID-19 vaccine, according to new research. Investigators have updated their prior guidelines after analyzing data from more than 65,000 people who were fully vaccinated. “With more time and experience, we have been able to significantly narrow the group of… read on > read on >
Eviction bans during the COVID-19 pandemic reduced infection rates not only in people who avoided displacement but also in their communities, according to a new study. “When it comes to a transmissible disease like COVID-19, no neighborhood is entirely isolated,” said study author Alison Hill, assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Johns Hopkins University, in… read on > read on >
The percentage of U.S. doctors who are Black has barely risen in the past 120 years, and there’s still a wide pay gap between white and Black physicians, a new study finds. The analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data from 1900 to 2018 included about 150,000 physicians, with about 3,300 Black male physicians and 1,600… read on > read on >
As of Monday, every American aged 16 or older in all 50 states is now open to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, meeting President Joe Biden’s promise to deliver vaccines to all adults by April 19. “If you’re 16 or over, it is your turn to get vaccinated, no matter where you live,” Andy Slavitt, White… read on > read on >
As America awaits a verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, new research finds that such high-profile police killings of Black people may take a big mental health toll on psyches across the country. Researchers found that, on average, Black Americans reported an increase in “poor mental health days” during weeks where more than one deadly… read on > read on >
If you’ve ever scoffed at warnings that too much red or processed meat is bad for the heart while oily fish is good for you, there’s now some visual evidence to support that advice. British researchers used heart imaging to see how these foods affected volunteers’ heart health. The images revealed that those who ate… read on > read on >
