The COVID-19 pandemic hit everyone hard, but it was especially tough for people with disabilities and their carers. They wanted research done to help others in similar situations in the future. Sadly, this group often gets overlooked in policy planning, even though they are at higher risk. Researchers looked into how the pandemic affected these individuals. They fou...
The pandemic changed a lot of things. It also brought attention to how young people in Ireland were using drugs and alcohol. During the tough lockdowns, hospitals saw more cases linked to these substances. Why is this important? Well, young people are still growing and developing. Their brains and bodies are more sensitive to drugs and alcohol. So, when they use the...
In Minnesota, leaders are taking a stand for science and public health. Governor Tim Walz and his wife recently got their COVID-19 and flu shots in public. This is a big deal because it shows they trust science and want to protect everyone's health. Meanwhile, some people still spread false information about vaccines. They think they know more than doctors, but they ...
The COVID-19 pandemic put the spotlight on how well the United States could manage vaccination efforts. Unlike many other countries, the U. S. left much of the decision-making to individual states. This created a patchwork of policies and strategies across the country. The goal was to see how these different approaches affected the speed and fairness of vaccine distr...
Alaska is still seeing COVID-19 cases, but some folks might have to wait a bit to get their shots. The state's health team is still pushing for people to get vaccinated, but they've tweaked their advice to match what the big shots at the CDC are saying. They're now suggesting that everyone aged 6 months and up should consider getting the vaccine, especially those who...
The COVID-19 pandemic changed how people spent their time and money. Many turned to trading stocks and cryptocurrencies, while others gambled more. But what's the connection between these activities? Some people started trading so much that it became a problem. This behavior might look a lot like problem gambling. Both can lead to similar issues, like financial stres...
The CEO of Pfizer, Albert Boura, has suggested that former President Donald Trump should be considered for the Nobel Peace Prize. This is due to Trump's role in speeding up the creation and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. Boura highlighted the success of Operation Warp Speed, a program started by Trump in 2020. This program helped prevent economic disaster and ...
In Arizona, getting a COVID-19 booster shot isn't as straightforward as one might hope. While many pharmacies have the vaccine in stock, there are rules to follow. Right now, you need a prescription if you're under 65 and don't have any underlying health issues. This is because the guidelines are still being figured out. The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization ...
A recent study suggests that a regular, over-the-counter allergy nasal spray might help prevent COVID-19 infections. The research, which involved 450 healthy adults, found that using the antihistamine spray azelastine three times a day reduced the number of COVID-19 cases by 67 percent compared to a placebo. However, this was a small-scale trial, so larger studies ar...
COVID-19 might not be as scary as it once was, but it's still around and causing trouble, especially during the summer. This year, a new subvariant named XFG, also called "Stratus, " is making its way through California, causing a rise in cases. Experts say this isn't surprising because COVID tends to spike twice a year, once in the late fall or early winter and agai...