Category: Public Health

Vitamin D deficiency linked to higher risk of coronavirus infection

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Connecticut reports 5 cases of rare waterborne infection

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10 findings on Americans’ mental health amid pandemic

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Demand for preventive care dropped drastically during pandemic

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Public health expert says new CDC data shows need for hospital-acquired COVID-19 reporting

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World sees record case increase; judge overturns Pennsylvania’s virus restrictions — 6 COVID-19 updates

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COVID Exodus Fills Vacation Towns With New Medical Pressures

As people leave COVID-stricken cities to settle semi-permanently in vacation communities, locals assess how these new residents are changing demands on medical services.

New Dental Treatment Helps Fill Cavities and Insurance Gaps for Seniors

A new treatment for tooth decay is cheaper, quicker and less painful than getting a filling. Originally touted as a solution for kids, silver diamine fluoride is poised to become a game changer for treating cavities in older adults or those with disabilities that make oral care difficult.

NIH and FDA Examine Serious Side Effect That Surfaced in COVID Vaccine Trial

Regulators in the United Kingdom allowed the AstraZeneca vaccine trial to resume, but U.S. regulators continue to investigate.

Nearly 40% of Americans know a coronavirus patient who was hospitalized or died

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