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Vaccination after COVID-19 recovery reduces reinfection risk by almost 50%

Researchers estimated the probability of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection following COVID-19 recovery. Additionally, they determined the effectiveness of the primary vaccination series in reducing the reinfection risk.

29 Jul 2022

Can spirituality lead to better health?

Can spirituality lead to better health outcomes? In this interview, we speak to Dr. Tracy Balboni from Harvard Medical School to find out more!

29 Jul 2022

Study offers a method to calculate chances of catching Covid-19 on a plane flight

What are the chances you will contract Covid-19 on a plane flight? A study led by MIT scholars offers a calculation of that for the period from June 2020 through February 2021.

28 Jul 2022

New bacteria-killing copper coating could reduce infections from high-touch surfaces

A new copper coating that kills bacteria quicker and in greater amounts than current formulations could soon be available for hospitals and other high-traffic facilities.

28 Jul 2022

Researchers propose the first stress test for a healthcare system

A retirement wave, mass quarantine, or lack of interest to work in the countryside: There are numerous reasons why a more-than-average number of medical practices could be closing at the same time.

28 Jul 2022

Study provides a better understanding of accessibility to U.S. drugstores

Almost 90% of the U.S. population lives within 5 miles of a community pharmacy, but more than half of Americans have to commute for more than 1 mile to reach a pharmacist.

28 Jul 2022

Accurate rapid-testing device displays antibody levels in an easily readable way

Vaccines have become the most important weapon in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, but antibody levels after vaccination decay quickly over time.

28 Jul 2022

Exposure to SNAP work requirements associated with increase in mental health care use

Being exposed to work requirements in order to receive nutrition benefits from the U.S. government significantly increased mental health care use for depression and anxiety, a new Northwestern University study has found.

28 Jul 2022

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Manchin makes a deal

The Democrats' on-again, off-again budget bill is apparently on again, and it's bigger than expected. In a surprise move, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced an agreement with Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) to expand the scope of the limited health bill that was headed to the Senate floor to also include climate change and some tax increases for corporations and certain wealthy Americans.

28 Jul 2022

Winners of NIH Technology Accelerator Challenge for Maternal Health announced

The National Institutes of Health today announced the winners of its NIH Technology Accelerator Challenge (NTAC) for Maternal Health, a prize competition for developers of diagnostic technologies to help improve maternal health around the world.

28 Jul 2022

Researchers provide new mask update for prevention of respiratory virus infections in healthcare and community settings

A new study illustrated the eight update alert of the review on masks for the prevention of respiratory virus infections, including SARS-CoV-2, in healthcare and community settings.

28 Jul 2022

Watch: Navigating social media after mass shootings

A University of Pennsylvania professor shares advice on navigating the intersection of gun violence and social media as part of KHN's new "Spotlight" interview series.

28 Jul 2022

The US mental health hotline network is expanding, but rural areas still face care shortages

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline's 988 phone number, which launched July 16, was designed as a universal mental health support tool for callers at any time anywhere.

28 Jul 2022

Nursing homes are suing the friends and family of residents to collect debts

Lucille Brooks was stunned when she picked up the phone before Christmas two years ago and learned a nursing home was suing her.

28 Jul 2022

Everything you need to know about Paxlovid — especially, should you take it?

When President Joe Biden tested positive for covid-19 on July 21, his physician recommended he take the antiviral drug Paxlovid.

28 Jul 2022

Expansion of Cardeation Capital will bring pioneering health care products for heart disease and stroke patients

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death globally responsible for 17 million deaths every year and its toll is expected to rise to over 23 million deaths annually by 2030. CVD also represents a major economic burden with the annual economic cost of CVD estimated to range over $500 billion in the United States alone.

28 Jul 2022

Health Care News and Research

Vaccination after COVID-19 recovery reduces reinfection risk by almost 50%

Can spirituality lead to better health?

Study offers a method to calculate chances of catching Covid-19 on a plane flight

New bacteria-killing copper coating could reduce infections from high-touch surfaces

Researchers propose the first stress test for a healthcare system

Study provides a better understanding of accessibility to U.S. drugstores

Accurate rapid-testing device displays antibody levels in an easily readable way

Exposure to SNAP work requirements associated with increase in mental health care use

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Manchin makes a deal

Winners of NIH Technology Accelerator Challenge for Maternal Health announced

Researchers provide new mask update for prevention of respiratory virus infections in healthcare and community settings

Watch: Navigating social media after mass shootings

The US mental health hotline network is expanding, but rural areas still face care shortages

Nursing homes are suing the friends and family of residents to collect debts

Everything you need to know about Paxlovid — especially, should you take it?

Expansion of Cardeation Capital will bring pioneering health care products for heart disease and stroke patients

Face shields fail to provide high level of protection against COVID-19, finds study

Phage therapeutics can be used to fight multidrug-resistant pathogens

New guidelines for breast cancer screening and diagnosis helps people understand their personal risk

To stem the spread of monkeypox, health departments tap into networks of those most at risk

Event guide: 3rd Measuring Patient Engagement Summit eBook

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

How microplastics and bacteria interact to drive antibiotic resistance

Single-cell proteomics: Revealing proteome diversity from cellular heterogeneity to non-canonical biology

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