A new government report confirms what many moms and dads already know: Parents and kids are struggling mightily to cope with the stresses of distance learning. A survey conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of parents of children aged 5 to 12 found that parents of kids receiving in-person instruction were… read on > read on >
The U.S. COVID-19 vaccination program is proceeding apace, with more than one-fifth of adult Americans having received at least one dose and eligibility opening up for everyone by May 1, under orders from President Joe Biden. That means the fully vaccinated now have one pressing question: What can I do now that I haven’t been… read on > read on >
Fewer than 1 in 10 people in Wuhan carried COVID-19 antibodies in their bloodstream four months after the coronavirus outbreak in the Chinese city that served as a harbinger of a global pandemic, a new study shows. Further, only about 40% of those people tested positive for the sort of neutralizing antibodies needed to stave… read on > read on >
Researchers outfitted high school athletes with head impact sensors to see which of four popular sports put them at the greatest risk of concussion. No. 1 for both boys and girls: Soccer, according to a study published online recently in the Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. Blame it on intentional headers, which accounted for 80%… read on > read on >
The pandemic is turning what should be a joyful time for pregnant women into a stress-filled experience. Why? Fears that their infants might catch COVID-19 is one of the main reasons anxiety levels are soaring, a new survey finds. Researchers from Washington State University analyzed responses from more than 160 pregnant and postpartum women (those… read on > read on >
The antibiotic cefazolin is a safe alternative to prevent infection in most surgical patients who are allergic to penicillin, according to a new study. Cefazolin is a type of antibiotic known as a cephalosporin. It’s the recommended antibiotic for most surgical procedures, but some doctors are reluctant to give it to patients with penicillin-allergies based… read on > read on >
An ongoing debate about when and how often women should undergo screening mammograms is intensifying in medical circles. A new study and an editorial published online March 15 in JAMA Internal Medicine are adding new fuel to the fight. The research suggests many U.S. screening centers are testing women earlier and more often than necessary,… read on > read on >
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 >
Calls to U.S. poison centers about incidents involving children and high-powered magnets surged more than 400% after a court overturned a ban on the magnets, a new study finds. “Regulations on these products were effective, and the dramatic increase in the number of high-powered magnet related injuries since the ban was lifted – even compared… read on > read on >
If you’re a 20-something who wants to stay sharp, listen up: A new study suggests poor health habits now may increase your risk of mental decline later in life. Its authors say young adulthood may be the most critical time for adopting a healthy lifestyle in order to keep your brain sharp when you’re older.… read on > read on >
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