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Ask KHN-Politifact: I’ve recovered from Covid. Why do i still have to mask up?

More than 120 million Americans have joined arguably the most sought-after club on Earth: those immunized against the coronavirus.

16 Apr 2021

Mysterious ailment, mysterious relief: Vaccines help some Covid long haulers

An estimated 10% to 30% of people who get Covid-19 suffer from lingering symptoms of the disease, or what’s known as “long Covid.”

16 Apr 2021

Researchers identify risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 reinfection

A team of scientists from the Capital Medical University and Peking University, China, has recently explored the factors responsible for the reactivation of SARS-CoV-2 infection among individuals who have recently recovered from COVID-19. The findings reveal that individuals with lower lymphocyte count or with two or fewer symptoms during the first COVID-19 episode are at higher risk of recurrent infection.

16 Apr 2021

Numerous agents with anti-SARS-CoV-2 potential discovered with crystallographic screening

An international team of researchers focused on the macrodomain part of the non-structural protein 3 (Nsp3) gene product that SARS-CoV-2 uses to overturn the host cell’s natural antiviral response. The team provided a template that can help develop novel antivirals that are direct-acting and can combat the current pandemic.

16 Apr 2021

WHO’s new initiative aims to speed up action on diabetes

The World Health Organization's new Global Diabetes Compact aims to bring a much-needed boost to efforts to prevent diabetes and bring treatment to all who need it ̶ 100 years after the discovery of insulin.

16 Apr 2021

SARS-CoV-2 can alter bone marrow macrophage (BMM)-to-osteoclast differentiation, study finds

Now, a team of researchers in China and Australia has shown that SARS-CoV-2 infection can affect bone marrow macrophage (BMM)-to-osteoclast differentiation, which may impact the skeletal system.

16 Apr 2021

Elderly patients of female physicians are more likely to be vaccinated against the flu

New UCLA research suggests that elderly patients of female physicians are more likely than those of male physicians in the same outpatient practice to be vaccinated against the flu.

16 Apr 2021

Rapid mRNA vaccination effectively controls SARS-CoV-2 transmission in long-term care facilities

Vaccine rollouts all over the world are aimed at cutting short the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic by inducing antibody-mediated immunity to the virus. A new study, recently released on the medRxiv* preprint server, addresses the successful reduction in viral spread and case incidence among residents of long-term care facilities (LTCF).

16 Apr 2021

COVID-19 vaccination of lactating mothers elicits specific IgA antibodies in breast milk

A new study, released on the medRxiv* preprint server, examines the presence of SARS-CoV-2-specific IgA in human milk and its association with the protection of breastfed infants against the disease.

16 Apr 2021

Curcumin nanosystems could be powerful COVID-19 therapeutics

With new variants of SARS-CoV-2 emerging, the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over. While the global vaccine rollout has moved at an impressive speed, the search for new safe, effective, and targeted therapies is still on. Now, a new study reviews the potential for curcumin, a natural alkaloid derived from turmeric, and nanosystems to treat COVID-19.

16 Apr 2021

Climate hazards cause devastating impact on rural sanitation

Increasingly frequent extreme weather events linked to climate change are causing devastation to toilets, water supplies, waste systems and treatment facilities, threatening the health of some of the poorest people in the world.

16 Apr 2021

New website helps children and parents to prepare for hospital stays, anesthesia and surgery

Every year, millions of children around the world are admitted to hospital for having anesthesia and surgery.

16 Apr 2021

Plans to hold Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic games must be reconsidered, argue experts

As the countdown to the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic games reaches 100 days, plans to hold the games this summer must be reconsidered as a matter of urgency, argue experts in The BMJ today.

16 Apr 2021

Engaging in household chores may be beneficial for brain health in older adults

Engaging in household chores may be beneficial for brain health in older adults. In a recent Baycrest study, older adults who spent more time on household chores showed greater brain size, which is a strong predictor of cognitive health.

16 Apr 2021

Shorter variations of high intensity interval training also improve health

High intensity interval training has become increasingly popular as it's a quick and effective way to improve health.

16 Apr 2021

Diseases can alter the social networks and economic growth of countries for generations

A new paper in the Review of Economic Studies indicates that disease can alter the social networks and economic growth of countries for generations, even after the disease itself is eradicated.

16 Apr 2021

Increased COVID-19 cases in US counties are attributed to meatpacking plants

An estimated 334,000 COVID-19 cases are attributable to meatpacking plants, resulting in $11.2 billion in economic damage, according to a new study led by a researcher at the University of California, Davis. The study was published in the journal Food Policy.

16 Apr 2021

Markers of fear recall differ between sexes, but in a hormone-dependent manner

A new study shows that markers of fear recall differ between men and women, but in a hormone-dependent manner.

16 Apr 2021

Analysis: Hispanic, Black, and Native Americans have carried the burden of COVID-19 pandemic

A UCLA Fielding School of Public Health-led team has found that Hispanic, Black, and Native Americans have carried the burden of the pandemic, both in overall mortality and specifically in years of potential life lost, in an analysis of 45 U.S. states and the District of Columbia (D.C.).

16 Apr 2021

Study: Financial stress can have impact on well-being, lead to physical pain in later years

Financial stress can have an immediate impact on well-being, but can it lead to physical pain nearly 30 years later? The answer is yes, according to new research from University of Georgia scientists.

16 Apr 2021

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Ask KHN-Politifact: I’ve recovered from Covid. Why do i still have to mask up?

Mysterious ailment, mysterious relief: Vaccines help some Covid long haulers

Researchers identify risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 reinfection

Numerous agents with anti-SARS-CoV-2 potential discovered with crystallographic screening

WHO’s new initiative aims to speed up action on diabetes

SARS-CoV-2 can alter bone marrow macrophage (BMM)-to-osteoclast differentiation, study finds

Elderly patients of female physicians are more likely to be vaccinated against the flu

Rapid mRNA vaccination effectively controls SARS-CoV-2 transmission in long-term care facilities

COVID-19 vaccination of lactating mothers elicits specific IgA antibodies in breast milk

Curcumin nanosystems could be powerful COVID-19 therapeutics

Climate hazards cause devastating impact on rural sanitation

New website helps children and parents to prepare for hospital stays, anesthesia and surgery

Plans to hold Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic games must be reconsidered, argue experts

Engaging in household chores may be beneficial for brain health in older adults

Shorter variations of high intensity interval training also improve health

Diseases can alter the social networks and economic growth of countries for generations

Increased COVID-19 cases in US counties are attributed to meatpacking plants

Markers of fear recall differ between sexes, but in a hormone-dependent manner

Analysis: Hispanic, Black, and Native Americans have carried the burden of COVID-19 pandemic

Study: Financial stress can have impact on well-being, lead to physical pain in later years

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