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COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and fatalities prevented by SARS-CoV-2 vaccination within the first 6 months after the vaccine became available

Researchers assessed the effect of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in the US.

28 Sep 2022

Wastewater epidemiology can guide local clinical decisions on circulating viruses

The findings of a new study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server depicted that wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) can provide information on the circulating respiratory viruses in a community. As well as saving time and money, this method may assist in appropriate clinical decision-making, behavior modification, and public health interventions.

28 Sep 2022

Frequent binge drinking in young women heightens their risk of contracting COVID-19

Women in their mid 20s who reported frequent binge drinking during the COVID-19 pandemic were more likely to become infected with COVID-19, according to Rutgers researchers who said physicians need to develop pandemic-related prevention methods to tackle substance use issues.

27 Sep 2022

Weight loss can bring long-term health benefits for individuals with obesity, but not for lean people

Intentionally losing weight can bring long-term health benefits for individuals with obesity, regardless of the method or strategy they use, according to a study of almost 200,000 people.

27 Sep 2022

Disparities in cancer screening rates associated with U.S. county's social vulnerability index

Populations in U.S. counties defined as more vulnerable based on social factors including socioeconomic status and racial/ethnic minority status were significantly less likely to receive timely breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screenings, according to research from UTHealth Houston.

27 Sep 2022

Study provides added evidence on positive public health impact of banning menthol cigarettes

A new study concludes that the 2020 European ban on menthol cigarettes made it more likely that menthol smokers would quit smoking, supporting previous Canadian research on the positive public health impact of banning menthol cigarettes.

27 Sep 2022

Areas hospitable to Lassa virus spread may extend in the next several decades

In the study, which appeared on September 27 in Nature Communications, scientists analyzed decades of environmental data associated with Lassa virus outbreaks, revealing temperature, rainfall and the presence of pastureland areas as key factors contributing to viral transmission.

27 Sep 2022

CDC awards five state public health departments to establish the Pathogen Genomics Centers of Excellence network

Today, CDC announced 5-year awards to five state public health departments. The awards will establish the Pathogen Genomics Centers of Excellence network.

27 Sep 2022

Leducq Foundation awards $15 million to advance the understanding of atherosclerosis

The Leducq Foundation has awarded $15 million to researchers at UVA Health and their collaborators to advance our understanding of atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, and find better ways to treat it. Diseases linked to atherosclerosis are the leading cause of death in the United States.

27 Sep 2022

What is the association between COVID-19 and type 1 diabetes?

In a new study, researchers assessed the relationship between incident type 1 diabetes and recent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Infection.

27 Sep 2022

New scoring tool helps to 'transparently' prioritize which countries need Covid-19 vaccines the most

A new scoring tool that helps to 'transparently' prioritize which countries are in greatest need of Covid-19 vaccines, has been developed by a UCL-led team of researchers.

27 Sep 2022

What is the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on semen parameters and sex hormones?

A new study aimed to systematically review studies investigating sex hormones and semen parameters in COVID-19 patients to provide a better understanding and treatment approach.

27 Sep 2022

Health plan shake-up could disrupt coverage for low-income Californians

Almost 2 million of California's poorest and most medically fragile residents may have to switch health insurers as a result of a new strategy by the state to improve care in its Medicaid program.

27 Sep 2022

Study: Heat-related mortality is an issue across Washington state

Heat-related deaths are an issue across Washington state, and they occur even in regions that typically have milder climates, according to a University of Washington study published Aug. 30 in the journal Atmosphere.

27 Sep 2022

Racial and other biases in AI algorithms for healthcare can be tackled with public support

Members of the public are being asked to help remove biases based on race and other disadvantaged groups in artificial intelligence algorithms for healthcare.

27 Sep 2022

First real-world study shows the effectiveness of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy

The first large, real-world study of the effectiveness of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy found these vaccines, especially two initial doses followed by a booster, are effective in protecting against serious disease in expectant mothers whether the shots are administered before or during pregnancy.

27 Sep 2022

Public Health News and Research

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and fatalities prevented by SARS-CoV-2 vaccination within the first 6 months after the vaccine became available

Wastewater epidemiology can guide local clinical decisions on circulating viruses

Frequent binge drinking in young women heightens their risk of contracting COVID-19

Weight loss can bring long-term health benefits for individuals with obesity, but not for lean people

Disparities in cancer screening rates associated with U.S. county's social vulnerability index

Study provides added evidence on positive public health impact of banning menthol cigarettes

Areas hospitable to Lassa virus spread may extend in the next several decades

CDC awards five state public health departments to establish the Pathogen Genomics Centers of Excellence network

Leducq Foundation awards $15 million to advance the understanding of atherosclerosis

What is the association between COVID-19 and type 1 diabetes?

New scoring tool helps to 'transparently' prioritize which countries need Covid-19 vaccines the most

What is the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on semen parameters and sex hormones?

Health plan shake-up could disrupt coverage for low-income Californians

Study: Heat-related mortality is an issue across Washington state

Racial and other biases in AI algorithms for healthcare can be tackled with public support

First real-world study shows the effectiveness of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy

New research model enables scientists to test therapeutics for rare neurodegenerative diseases

Study reveals key role of AKG/OXGR1 signaling pathway in maintaining male reproduction

Study shows the importance of night-time blood pressure assessment for diagnosing hypertension

Anxiety during pregnancy associated with earlier births

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