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- New Omicron Subvariant Is ‘Crazy Infectious,’ COVID Expert WarnsThe newest subvariant of Omicron, XBB.1.5, is so transmissible that everybody is at risk of catching it, even if they’ve already been infected and are fully vaccinated, a health expert told USA Today.
- Flu Cases Fall, But Not Admissions and DeathsThe proportion of visits for respiratory illness drops for the fifth consecutive week since peaking in late November.
- Nation Avoided Holiday Tripledemic, But Coronavirus Still ThreatensIt appears the U.S. avoided the much-feared holiday “tripledemic” of respiratory illnesses. Data now shows that flu and RSV appear to have peaked prior to the holidays. However, COVID-19 and its numbers are trending upward.
- Chinese Traveling for Lunar New Year as COVID SurgesMillions of Chinese are traveling home to visit relatives as the Lunar New Year begins amid an increase in COVID-19 cases in China.
- NFL Player Hamlin is Awake and Communicating, Doctors SayPro football player Damar Hamlin was “awake and breathing,” his doctors said Thursday, but they still do not know if he will fully recover from his on-field cardiac arrest or return to the NFL.
- Experimental Vaccine Turns Cancer Cells Against ThemselvesResearchers are working on an experimental cancer vaccine that turns cancer against cancer. Scientists keep the cancer cells alive and modify them. The cells are meant to produce agents that kill tumors and to form other proteins that help the body develop immunity against the cancer.
- Researchers Hunt Biomarkers – Potential Keys to Long COVIDMarkers will be key to research, diagnosis and treatment.
- New Study Offers Details on Post-COVID Pediatric IllnessMultisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is more common than previously thought. This pediatric illness occurs 2 to 6 weeks after being infected with COVID-19.
- What to Know About Newly Approved Alzheimer's DrugIt's not a cure, but the drug, given intravenously every 2 weeks, has shown moderate positive effects in clinical trials in slowing early-stage disease.
- FDA Approves Drug for Early Onset Alzheimer’s DiseaseThe FDA has approved lecanemab for Alzheimer's disease, even though trial results showed modest cognitive benefits and cases of amyloid-related imaging abnormalities
- Asian Children Most Likely to be COVID VaccinatedA new report shows wide racial and ethnic differences in COVID-19 vaccination of children, with Asian children being the most likely to be vaccinated and Black children being the least likely.
- Most Long COVID Cases Started With Mild Symptoms: StudyJust because you start out with a mild case of COVID-19 doesn't mean you won't develop long COVID, researchers say.
- Little-Used Fitness Measure Could Be Key to Exercise ResultsCrafting exercise programs around a long-ignored measure of fitness could help us more accurately predict health outcomes, enabling doctors to prescribe exercise as medicine.
- Staying Healthy While Staying Open: The Polyamory DilemmaPolyamory is becoming more common in the United States. In 2021, one in nine Americans said they’d been in polyamorous relationships, and one in six said they wanted to try it, according to a study by researchers at the Kinsey Institute.
- Pregnancy After Breast Cancer Is Safe, Landmark Study SaysInitial results from a new study show women who paused protective post-cancer therapies to get pregnant had no increased risk of their cancer coming back. Nearly 3 in 4 women in the study got pregnant, and 64% had a live birth.
- Gene Associated With Vision Loss Also Linked to COVID: StudyResearchers have found a genetic link between the risk for COVID-19 infection and the leading cause of vision loss among people age 50 and older, called age-related macular degeneration.
- Essential Oils May Help Restore Sense of Smell After COVIDThe use of personalized essential oils may help people recover their lost sense of smell due to COVID-19, according to a new study.
- The Real Reason You’re Not Motivated to Exercise The difference between an active person and a sedentary one could come down to the microbes that live in our gut.
- Snow Shoveling and Health Hazards: How to Clear Snow Safely This WinterSnow shoveling can be dangerous: One study found it’s responsible for 11,500 serious injuries and almost 100 deaths annually. So before you reach for your shovel, or even your snow blower, familiarize yourself with the risks and take precautions.
- Sesame Added to FDA’s Allergen Labeling GuidelinesThe federal government has added sesame to its list of major food allergens, which already includes milk, eggs, peanuts, and other dietary staples. Foods containing sesame must follow regulatory requirements on labeling and manufacturing.
- Frequency of Social Media Use Affects Teen Brains, Study SaysTeenagers who frequently check their social media accounts develop heightened sensitivity to feedback from peers, according to new research from the University of North Carolina. Those teens who frequently checked their Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat feeds at 12 became more sensitive to receiving social rewards from their peers.
- The Emotional Toll of a Career-Ending – or Fatal – Sports InjuryLosing your teammate or player to a potentially career-ending – or fatal – injury can weigh heavy.
- Best Diets in 2023: Mediterranean Diet Wins AgainThis year, U.S. News & World Report ranked 24 diets in several categories to help people find a plan that meets their goals. Two new categories were added: Best Diets for Bone & Joint Health and Best Family-Friendly Diets.
- Simulated Driving Program Helps Teens With ADHD Be Safer on the RoadIn a small study, a simulated driving program helped to reduce the crash risk for teens with ADHD.
- Young People Breaking Generational Norms Surrounding ColorismYoung people are breaking generational thought patterns surrounding colorism despite making older generations “uncomfortable,” according to mental health professionals.
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