Prior SARS-CoV-2 infection ups protection for vaccinated
Nov 15, 2021
Prior infection was linked to a lower risk for breakthrough infection among individuals vaccinated with BNT162b2 (Pfizer-BioNTech) or mRNA-1273 (Moderna).
CDC extends mask mandates on planes, trains to May 3
Apr 13, 2022
The agency cites the spread of the omicron subvariant BA.2 as the reason for the extension.
U.S. may soon see sharp drop in omicron cases, experts say
Jan 12, 2022
One model suggests that the number of daily reported cases in the U.S. will top out at 1.2 million by Jan. 19 and then fall sharply.
Biden administration may declare monkeypox a public health emergency
Jul 26, 2022
Biden’s decision could come this week, paired with an announcement that about 800,000 additional vaccines will be distributed.
Adding salt to foods may raise risk for premature mortality
Jul 12, 2022
Intake of fruits and vegetables significantly modified the association between the frequency of adding salt to foods and premature mortality.
Residential green space may aid cognition in adult women
Apr 28, 2022
Increasing green space is associated with higher scores for overall cognition and psychomotor speed/attention, but not higher scores for learning/working memory.
Recent cancer may increase risk for Guillain-Barré syndrome
Mar 04, 2022
“It is important that people with cancer know the overall risk of developing Guillain-Barré is still very small,” an author said in a statement.
Firearms overtake car crashes as leading cause of premature death
Mar 02, 2022
The majority of premature firearm deaths were seen in men, particularly suicides in older white men and homicides in younger Black men.
Sodium-containing acetaminophen may raise risk for cardiovascular disease
Feb 28, 2022
An increase in cardiovascular disease and one-year mortality risks were seen with initiation of sodium-containing acetaminophen for people with and without hypertension.
ASA: Myocardial infarction may hasten cognitive decline in adults
Feb 03, 2022
Participants with incident MI had significantly faster declines in global cognition, memory and executive function than those without MI