Fourth COVID-19 shot beneficial in patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases
Nov 28, 2023
A fourth dose reduces the risk for SARS-CoV-2 for patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases using DMARDs.
COVID-19 vaccination before infection cuts risk for long COVID
Nov 27, 2023
COVID-19 vaccination with any number of doses before infection was linked to a reduced risk for post-COVID-19 condition.
People with severe mental illness experienced increased COVID-19 mortality
Nov 21, 2023
The risk for death was found to be exacerbated by comorbidities.
Listeria outbreak tied to peaches, plums results in one death, 10 hospitalizations
Nov 21, 2023
The outbreak has been reported in seven states scattered across the nation.
Are filters and germicidal lights actually useful? New study hopes to clear the air about them
By
Kristen Fischer
Aaron Dorman
Nov 21, 2023
A new study says air filtration systems can’t stop people from getting viral infections, according to new research.
Federal, lender support needed for assisted living operators to lower rates, leader says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 21, 2023
Financial support from the federal government and private lenders would be required to lower assisted living rates, National Center for Assisted Living Executive Director LaShuan Bethea told the New York...
Employer-sponsored health insurance cost up 7 percent year over year
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 21, 2023
The cost of employer-sponsored health insurance plans is increasing both for employers and employees, according to recent studies.
Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes has sent 17 to the hospital
Nov 20, 2023
Overall, at least 43 people across 15 states have been sickened in the outbreak.
New jobless claims reach three-month high
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 20, 2023
Initial filings for unemployment for the week rose to 231,000 for the week ending Nov. 11. That’s an increase of 13,000 from the previous week and a three-month high for new claims, according to data...
High-tech ‘bike-helmet’ part of emerging field of light therapy for dementia, Alzheimer’s
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 16, 2023
Light therapy is one way that seniors can both maintain and monitor their brain and cognitive function, one tech company co-founder says.