A study found a connection between an earlier diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes and a heightened risk of developing dementia, particularly for individuals with obesity.
Category: Public Health
Norovirus and the 'quad-demic': What to know
A fourth illness is making waves this virus season alongside the flu, respiratory syncytial virus and COVID-19, creating a quadruple threat for the U.S.
CMS selects 15 states for maternal health initiative: 5 notes
CMS has selected 15 states to participate in the agency’s new Transforming Maternal Health Model, designed to focus on improving maternal health care delivery, support and outcomes for Medicaid and CHIP enrollees.
Health Care Is Newsom’s Biggest Unfinished Project. Trump Complicates That Task.
As Gov. Gavin Newsom enters the second half of his final term, health care stands out as his most ambitious but glaringly incomplete initiative for California residents. The issue will likely shape his national profile for better or worse. And now, Donald Trump brings a new wrinkle.
Paxlovid treats some patients with long COVID
Paxlovid might help treat some patients with long COVID, a recent study found.
5 bird flu updates
Bird flu cases in humans are ticking up as the U.S. government funnels more than $300 million into strengthening its response to the outbreak and health experts find worrisome mutations in H5N1.
EPA flags cancer risks tied to formaldehyde: 5 notes
Formaldehyde, a toxic chemical found in many common products, poses an “unreasonable risk” to human health, the Environmental Protection Agency said in a Jan. 2 report.
Listen: NPR and KFF Health News Explore How Racism and Violence Hurt Health
KFF Health News Midwest correspondent Cara Anthony and Emily Kwong, host of NPR’s podcast “Shortwave,” talk about Black families living in the aftermath of lynchings and police killings.
Respiratory virus activity continues to climb: 5 notes
Respiratory illness activity remains high nationwide, with emergency department visits and positive test rates rising for COVID-19, seasonal influenza and respiratory syncytial virus, according to a Jan. 3 news release from the CDC.
Biden commits $306M to bolster bird flu response
The Biden administration is committing $306 million to strengthen the nation’s response to the H5N1 avian influenza, according to a Jan. 3 HHS news release shared with Becker’s. The commitment aims to monitor and prepare for potential public health ris…
