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...
People's willingness to get the COVID-19 vaccine varies a lot. Some are eager to get it, while others refuse it completely. A study in Southwest Ethiopia looked into this issue. It aimed to understand why some people are hesitant and how different psychological and behavioral factors play a role. The study found that people's decisions about vaccination are not blac...
A recent study has uncovered a surprising link between mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and improved survival rates in cancer patients. This isn’t about curing cancer, but it does suggest that these vaccines might give the immune system a helpful nudge. Researchers found that patients with advanced melanoma or lung cancer who received either the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines wit...
Long COVID is a real challenge for many people. It's when symptoms drag on long after the initial infection has cleared. Doctors and scientists are still figuring out the best ways to help those affected. One interesting approach is using resistance exercises, like lifting weights. Researchers decided to test if these exercises could make a difference. They set up a...
A former Iowa health official, Polly Carver-Kimm, has secured a $600, 000 settlement from the state after claiming she was fired for doing her job during the COVID-19 pandemic. She alleged that her bosses wanted her to ignore public records requests, but she chose to fulfill them anyway. Carver-Kimm's troubles began when she posted daily COVID-19 case statistics on ...