Don’t believe everything you hear: A sizable minority of Americans are still hesitant about getting the new COVID-19 vaccine, but their fears are mostly not warranted, a leading vaccine expert says. “Not only has it been shown to be safe in tens of thousands of people before approval, it’s been shown to be safe in… read on > read on >
Reinfection with COVID-19 in people who’ve already had the illness is very rare, and most people are protected against reinfection for at least six months, a new report finds. However, immunity appears to drop sharply in those aged 65 and older, researchers found. Reporting Wednesday in The Lancet, a team of Danish scientists looked at… read on > read on >
A new study finds that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) continues to hamper people long after childhood ends. Researchers found that adults with ADHD often have a harder time holding their own in the workforce. High school graduates with ADHD earn about 17% less than their peers without ADHD, are more likely to have stints… read on > read on >
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) may be wondering if they should get a COVID-19 shot, and the answer is definitely yes, an expert says. “The big takeaway message is the COVID-19 vaccine is strongly recommended for patients with multiple sclerosis,” said Dr. Nancy Sicotte, director of the Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Program at Cedars-Sinai in… read on > read on >
Black American women are more likely to gain weight after menopause than white women, and a number of factors may underlie the difference, researchers say. They analyzed data from nearly 71,000 American women who had gone through menopause and were enrolled in a long-term health study. The analysis found that Black women were more than… read on > read on >
Time is never more precious than in the minutes after a stroke. Now, research is confirming that a “mobile stroke unit” can rush aid to patients quickly, potentially saving lives. “Patients who are treated early benefit from a complete reversal of stroke symptoms and avoidance of disability,” said lead study author Dr. James Grotta. He… read on > read on >
For many, it’s like emerging suddenly from a long, dark tunnel. Some people who’ve been laid low for months by so-called “long haul” symptoms after a coronavirus infection say that within days of getting their COVID-19 vaccine, those symptoms nearly disappeared. Speaking with The New York Times, Bridget Hayward, a 51-year-old operating room nurse in… read on > read on >
When the proportion of gun violence on TV increases relative to other types of violence on television dramas, real-life gun violence among young people also grows, a new study suggests. Researchers examined trends in the proportion of gun violence compared to other forms of violence in 33 popular TV dramas from 2000 to 2018. They… read on > read on >
WEDNESDAY, March 17, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — The greener the neighborhood, the lower the stroke risk, a new study suggests. Researchers matched images gathered from space to health data from residents to come up with their findings. The work adds to evidence that shows where someone lives affects their health, said study co-author… read on > read on >
With tens of millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses going into American arms, pressure is mounting for a U.S. “vaccine passport” that would allow the fully immunized to travel freely and more easily enjoy other aspects of pre-pandemic life. More than two dozen airline trade organizations, labor unions and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have asked… read on > read on >
