Health officials recommend spring COVID-19 booster for older adults
Feb 29, 2024
A second booster is appropriate as long as at least four months have passed since a person’s last COVID-19 shot.
Poll finds nearly half of Americans unprepared for medical emergency
Jan 20, 2023
Although 76% felt comfortable calling 911, only 55% knew hands-only CPR.
FDA panel addresses accuracy issues with pulse oximeters and skin tone
Feb 05, 2024
The panel concentrated on how to ensure the accuracy of pulse oximeters for all skin tones before they reach drugstore shelves.
CDC: 32.0 and 8.0 suicide deaths per 100,000 working men, women
Dec 15, 2023
Industry groups with highest suicide rates include personal care and service (men, 47.1; women, 15.9 per 100,000).
With new proposed rules, Biden administration pushes insurers to boost mental health coverage
Jul 26, 2023
The new rules would require insurers to assess whether customers have the same medical and mental health benefits and fix any disparities if they do not.
Food sensitization linked to increased risk for cardiovascular mortality
Nov 17, 2023
A stronger association was seen for milk sensitization in both the NHANES and MESA cohorts.
Community gardening improves well-being for adults
Jan 09, 2023
Improvement was seen in fiber intake and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity; a reduction was seen in perceived stress and anxiety.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines will roll out mid-September, officials say
Aug 25, 2023
The new vaccines will target the XBB.1.5 coronavirus subvariant and offer some protection for closely related strains.
CDC shortens recommended COVID isolation period
Mar 01, 2024
New guidance issued Friday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to routinely stay home for five days.
Older adults interested in at-home tests
Oct 19, 2022
Roughly half have used an at-home test, but sociodemographic disparities were seen in their use.