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Large UK study highlights gaps in COVID-19 vaccine coverage

The first research study of the entire UK population highlights gaps in COVID-19 vaccine coverage. Between a third and a half of the populations of the four UK nations had not had the recommended number of COVID vaccinations and boosters by summer 2022.

16 Jan 2024

Pandemic shifts: Ontario children's hospital visits and admissions down during COVID-19

Despite major disruptions to health care systems during the COVID-19 pandemic, there was no significant increase in preventable conditions or deaths in children according to a large study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.221726.

16 Jan 2024

Study finds that HIV populations in people with higher viral loads also have higher rates of viral recombination

Researchers investigated whether denser intrahost HIV populations had a higher incidence of coinfection and recombination.

15 Jan 2024

Paxlovid treatment in 20% of COVID-19 patients could avert 850,000 hospitalizations, save up to $170 billion

A study in the Emerging Infectious Diseases journal shows treating 20% of COVID-19 patients with Paxlovid could save up to 0.85 million lives and reduce the economic burden by US $170.17 billion in the US.

14 Jan 2024

Bivalent COVID-19 vaccines show higher effectiveness against thromboembolic events

Study finds bivalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are more effective than monovalent vaccines in preventing thromboembolic events in older adults and those with end-stage renal disease.

14 Jan 2024

Novel type 2 oral polio vaccine secures WHO prequalification for broader rollout

The novel type 2 oral polio vaccine (nOPV2), developed by a team including scientists from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), has today (9 January) been quality-assured (prequalified) by the World Health Organization (WHO).

13 Jan 2024

Urinary incontinence associated with higher odds of future disability

If you are one of the 30% to 50% of women experiencing urinary incontinence, new research suggests that it could turn into a bigger health issue.

12 Jan 2024

Mary Lou Retton’s explanation of health insurance takes some somersaults

Former Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton spoke out last week on the NBC "Today" show about what she said was a rare pneumonia that almost killed her and resulted in an expensive, monthlong hospital stay.

12 Jan 2024

Breakthrough in diabetes management: Cold water exercise and cinnamon shows promising results

The effects of swimming and cinnamon supplementation on TBC1D1, HbA1C levels, and TBC1D4.

12 Jan 2024

Going green reduces COVID risk: Plant-based diets slash risk by up to 41%

Study finds plant-based diets reduce COVID-19 risk by 39-41% compared to meat-based diets, also associated with healthier BMI and lower obesity rates.

11 Jan 2024

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': All about the (government) funding

As this election year begins in earnest, making it harder for Congress to pass bills, lawmakers on Capitol Hill are still struggling to fund the government for the fiscal year that began last October.

11 Jan 2024

Key protein EPAC1 found to regulate brown fat growth, offering obesity treatment potential

Study reveals that EPAC1 protein plays a crucial role in regulating the growth of brown and beige adipose tissue, offering potential avenues for treating obesity and improving cardiometabolic health.

11 Jan 2024

Radiation and chemo combo tackles advanced non-small cell lung cancer

A new study led by researchers from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center shows that using high doses of radiation while integrating an ablative radiotherapy technique called stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) concurrently with chemotherapy is safe and effective in treating people with locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer that is not suitable for surgery.

11 Jan 2024

CDC immunization schedule lacks clinician communication tools

In an editorial in the Annals of Internal Medicine, CUNY SPH Distinguished Lecturer Scott Ratzan, Senior Scholar Ken Rabin, and colleagues call for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to "raise its persuasive communications game" on adult immunization to clinicians and the public.

11 Jan 2024

Blocking sugar molecules stops flu virus spread in mice

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Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Latest Cold, Flu & Cough News and Research

Large UK study highlights gaps in COVID-19 vaccine coverage

Pandemic shifts: Ontario children's hospital visits and admissions down during COVID-19

Study finds that HIV populations in people with higher viral loads also have higher rates of viral recombination

Paxlovid treatment in 20% of COVID-19 patients could avert 850,000 hospitalizations, save up to $170 billion

Bivalent COVID-19 vaccines show higher effectiveness against thromboembolic events

Novel type 2 oral polio vaccine secures WHO prequalification for broader rollout

Urinary incontinence associated with higher odds of future disability

Mary Lou Retton’s explanation of health insurance takes some somersaults

Breakthrough in diabetes management: Cold water exercise and cinnamon shows promising results

Going green reduces COVID risk: Plant-based diets slash risk by up to 41%

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': All about the (government) funding

Key protein EPAC1 found to regulate brown fat growth, offering obesity treatment potential

Radiation and chemo combo tackles advanced non-small cell lung cancer

CDC immunization schedule lacks clinician communication tools

Blocking sugar molecules stops flu virus spread in mice

New hope for stroke patients: University of Cincinnati trial tests unique tongue exercise device

New AI shatters a long-held belief in forensics

Understanding climate's impact on diarrheal disease transmission

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