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Meta-analysis shows non-linear dose-response relationship between physical activity and COVID-19

In a new study, researchers performed a systemic review of data obtained from peer-reviewed studies documenting the association between regular physical activity and at least one coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outcome in adults.

25 Aug 2022

New diagnoses of neurological and psychiatric disorders remain common two years after COVID-19

New diagnoses of disorders including psychosis, dementia, seizures and ‘brain fog’ remain commoner two years after COVID-19 than after other respiratory infections, whereas the increased risks of depression and anxiety after COVID-19 are short-lived and there is no overall excess of cases.

25 Aug 2022

Study shows how Klebsiella pneumoniae suppresses the body's defenses

New research published in Cell Reports has shown how the bacterium Klebsiella pneumoniae suppresses our body's defences, resulting in it being unable to clear infection.

24 Aug 2022

Survey reveals clear differences among the NYC boroughs in COVID behaviors and attitudes

As the nation follows new CDC recommendations to relax COVID-19 restrictions, a new survey of 2,500 New Yorkers conducted by the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH) revealed clear differences among the boroughs in vaccine and booster uptake, childhood vaccination, treatment when sick and general trust in the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine.

24 Aug 2022

Social media messaging strategies can help educate young adults about HPV vaccine interventions

Public health researchers from the University of California, Irvine identified several social media messaging strategies to educate young adults and their parents about evidence-based interventions around the human papillomaviruses (HPV).

24 Aug 2022

Physical activity may play a major role in achieving longevity than genetics

Previous research has shown that low physical activity and greater time spent sitting are associated with a higher risk of death. Does risk change if a person is genetically predisposed to live a long life?

24 Aug 2022

Recent rise in STIs in the U.S. foreshadows the new monkeypox outbreak

The recent rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United States foreshadowed the new monkeypox outbreak.

24 Aug 2022

Contamination in the household of monkeypox-infected individuals

In a new study, researchers reported high-contact surface and object contamination in a household of individuals infected with the monkeypox virus.

24 Aug 2022

A needle exchange project modeled on urban efforts aims to save lives in rural Nevada

Richard Cusolito believes he's saving lives by distributing clean syringes and needles to people who use drugs in this rural area of northeastern Nevada — but he knows some residents disagree.

24 Aug 2022

Updated guidelines on the Valneva SARS-CoV-2 vaccine

The WHO provides interim guidelines for the use of the Valneva vaccine.

23 Aug 2022

New preclinical drug candidate shows promise in eradicating gonorrhea bacteria

A new preclinical drug candidate developed by scientists at the Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) shows great promise in eradicating the bacteria causing gonorrhea, according to a new publication.

23 Aug 2022

SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern emerging from chronic COVID infections, study shows

The coronavirus variants of concern are emerging from chronic, long-term COVID infections in people who may be immune comprised and unable to clear the virus, a new study strongly suggests.

23 Aug 2022

Study provides evidence of a new form of dementia affecting WTC responders

A study that assessed the brains of 99 World Trade Center (WTC) responders by using diffusion tractography, a 3-D imaging technique, showed that WTC responders with cognitive impairment (CI), a possible sign of dementia, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), have a different presentation of the white matter in their brains compared to responders with CI without PTSD.

23 Aug 2022

Public Health News and Research

Meta-analysis shows non-linear dose-response relationship between physical activity and COVID-19

New diagnoses of neurological and psychiatric disorders remain common two years after COVID-19

Study shows how Klebsiella pneumoniae suppresses the body's defenses

Survey reveals clear differences among the NYC boroughs in COVID behaviors and attitudes

Social media messaging strategies can help educate young adults about HPV vaccine interventions

Physical activity may play a major role in achieving longevity than genetics

Recent rise in STIs in the U.S. foreshadows the new monkeypox outbreak

Contamination in the household of monkeypox-infected individuals

A needle exchange project modeled on urban efforts aims to save lives in rural Nevada

Updated guidelines on the Valneva SARS-CoV-2 vaccine

New preclinical drug candidate shows promise in eradicating gonorrhea bacteria

SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern emerging from chronic COVID infections, study shows

Study provides evidence of a new form of dementia affecting WTC responders

Analysis finds link between regular physical activity and lower risk of COVID-19 severity

Marburg outbreak in Ghana causes African countries to stay alert

Case report describes clinical manifestation of monkeypox, SARS-CoV-2, and HIV coinfection

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