The U.S. could reduce COVID-19 deaths by focusing on one public health strategy that’s been largely untapped: encouraging boosters among older adults, The Atlantic reported Feb. 14.
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‘American Diagnosis’ Episode 3: Uranium Mining Left Navajo Land and People in Need of Healing
Episode 3 is an exploration of the forces that brought uranium mining to the Navajo Nation, the harmful consequences, and the fight for compensation that continues today.
Medical Boards Pressured to Let It Slide When Doctors Spread Covid Misinformation
State medical boards have an obligation to investigate complaints about doctors, including those who may spread false information about medical care. But in Florida, Tennessee, and other states, lawmakers are moving to protect physicians using unproven covid treatments or spreading misinformation.
4 possible scenarios for the pandemic’s next act
As COVID-19 cases fall and hospitals tiptoe out from yet another surge, the nation is left collectively asking one major question: What comes next?
Booster efficacy wanes after 4 months, still offers high protection against hospitalization, CDC finds
The effectiveness of mRNA COVID-19 boosters drops after about four months, though they still offer significant protection against hospitalization, according to a CDC study conducted during the omicron surge.
COVID-19 deaths will be stable through February + 2 more forecasts
U.S. COVID-19 deaths may remain stable through the end of February, hitting up to 978,000 total deaths, according to ensemble forecasts the CDC published Feb. 7.
Health Policy Valentines Too Sweet Not to Tweet
KHN highlights some of the creative valentines posted on Twitter by health policy enthusiasts.
Covid Precautions Are Part of Hispanic Community’s Efforts to Tend to Community Good
Among many Latinos, especially recent immigrants, there is a cultural emphasis on living in harmony within one’s community — called “convivir” in Spanish. That notion may have helped drive improvements in covid vaccination and testing rates.
Eating disorders are mental health illnesses that don’t have a certain “look”
A few days ago, I talked to a mentor and brought up my anorexia recovery journey. Using my voice after years of suffering in silence has been instrumental in releasing myself from the inner torment while trying to create purpose from the pain. When I m…
Omicron subvariant’s spread stalls in US: 6 updates
Early research from the U.K. offers new insights into the omicron subvariant’s spread relative to the original strain.
