COVID-19 didn't just change how we lived; it also changed how young athletes played sports. A recent study looked at face and head injuries in kids aged 12 to 17 across eight sports. The data spanned from 2014 to 2023, giving a clear picture of how the pandemic affected injury rates. The study found that injuries dropped sharply in 2020 when sports were put on hold....
Long COVID is a big problem for many people. It can stick around long after the initial infection. So, finding ways to prevent it is super important. Researchers looked at 31 studies to see if vaccines help. They found that getting vaccinated, even just the basic doses, can lower the chances of getting long COVID. The numbers show that vaccinated people have a 23% l...
The COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on everyone, but it hit healthcare workers especially hard. Surgeons in training, known as residents, faced unique challenges that made their jobs even tougher. A recent study dug into their experiences and found some eye-opening stuff. First off, these residents had to deal with a massive workload. Hospitals were overflowing with p...
Ariana Grande is getting better after catching COVID-19 while promoting her new movie. Her brother, Frankie Grande, shared this good news at a recent event in Los Angeles. He said she's doing well and working hard, just like always. Frankie also talked about Ariana's role in the movie. He saw it four times and loved it even more each time. He thinks her acting is am...
The COVID-19 pandemic left a deep mark on mental health, especially for those living in poverty. In the bustling slums of Southwest Bangladesh, people faced a tough time. Many struggled with anxiety, depression, and stress after the pandemic. Researchers talked to 404 people in these areas. They found that more than half were not doing well mentally. Women were hit ...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, older African Americans faced higher rates of severe illness and death. Yet, not enough attention was given to why some of them hesitated to get vaccinated. Religion plays a big role in the lives of many older African Americans, often guiding their health choices. A study looked into this by talking to 22 older African Americans who wer...
The world scrambled to vaccinate people against COVID-19. Many countries used complex methods to decide who got the vaccine first. One such method was a study that tried to combine different mathematical models. The goal was to prioritize vaccine doses for those who needed them most. The study had a big flaw. It didn't account for real-world factors like vaccine ava...
In the United States, Black communities have faced significant challenges in trusting medical institutions. This distrust is rooted in historical and ongoing racial injustices. The COVID-19 pandemic made these issues even more visible. For instance, Black individuals died from COVID-19 at a rate 3. 60 times higher than white individuals. This raises important questio...
The COVID-19 pandemic left a big mark on kids' lives, especially their after-school activities. But what happened after the pandemic is still a bit of a mystery. This makes it tough to figure out how to help kids stay active and engaged in good ways. Before the pandemic, kids had lots of options. They could join sports teams, go to clubs, or just hang out with frien...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many cities saw a drop in crime rates. But what was happening in Chicago? Researchers decided to take a closer look. They wanted to see how different neighborhoods were affected by the lockdowns and social distancing rules. They used a special method to study crime data from different parts of Chicago. First, they looked at four types o...