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What college students do during and after spring break can affect the number of COVID-19 cases on campus. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/covid-19-cases-campus-could-surge-after-spring-break-unless-students-take-464570?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Health officials have warned of two additional symptoms when dealing with the subvariant of omicron. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/covid-19-omicron-subvariant-presents-2-new-symptoms-report-464563?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

We need to make room for this national discussion, to bring it out from the margins to the center of our post-pandemic dialogue. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/do-outdated-covid-restrictions-contribute-mental-health-crisis-464557?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

The lockdown that followed the spread of COVID-19 is almost a metaphor for the worst days of the pandemic yet a recent study shows that it may have actually been a boon to young people's mental health. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/why-one-three-young-people-say-they-were-happier-during-covid-lockdown-464556?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

The CDC’s new approach to COVID-19 could allow most Americans to ditch masks even in public places. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/are-americans-ready-go-maskless-464555?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Doctors reported another side effect of SARS-CoV-2 to the human senses, aside from the sense of smell and taste. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/does-covid-19-infection-lead-hearing-loss-464553?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

The public health agency extended the allowable interval between the first and second doses of the mRNA vaccines. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/cdc-updates-pfizer-moderna-vaccination-guidance-over-myocarditis-concerns-464550?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

A study found that vaping can contribute to the development of gum disease just as much as smoking cigarettes can. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/vaping-just-detrimental-gum-health-smoking-cigarettes-study-says-464543?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

In a new study, a team of researchers has shed light on how "hyperexcitable neurons" may be behind the sleep problem. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/why-it-harder-sleep-age-blame-these-hyperexcitable-neurons-464540?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Changes to home working and sick pay rules could make voluntarily self-isolating easier and less costly. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/covid-how-will-people-behave-when-self-isolation-isnt-mandatory-464533?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Chronic fatigue syndrome, or myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), is an overlooked condition that shares a lot in common with long COVID. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/what-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-overlooked-condition-shares-symptoms-long-covid-464530?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Compared to those who don't have any pets, dog owners had lower disability risk. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/dog-ownership-protects-against-disability-older-people-study-464527?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) - Advise from a Medical school Counselor Scott Harrah, M.A., Director of Digital Content at the University of Medicine and Health Sciences recently interviewed Ruth Fitzgerald, M.A. the Director of Counseling Services at UMHS. Their discussing centered around several topics to help Medical students cope with the stress of Medical School. What advice do you have, especially for people that might suffer from something like the seasonal affective disorder? Ruth FitzGerald: Yeah. Okay. Well, the first very practical and simple thing would be to really invest in good lighting in your home and go out and buy lots of lamps and make sure that you have the lighting just working really well in your home so that when you go in there, you feel good, you have the lighting the way you want it, whether it's really, really bright and that helps your mood or whether it's relaxing. Scott Harrah: Sure. Ruth FitzGerald: But lighting is actually very important. I t...

The COVID-19 subvariant dubbed “stealth Omicron” could also cause more severe symptoms than the original Omicron strain. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/omicron-subvariant-30-more-contagious-may-rapidly-spread-low-vaccine-areas-464525?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

People have been wondering how long they need to wait before getting another booster dose, or if they even need to at all.   from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/how-many-booster-shots-do-you-need-experts-weigh-464523?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Over 80% of the world lacks adequate healthcare infrastructure. Access to radiographic imaging is especially problematic, as more than half of all medical procedures require radiological diagnostics. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/mobile-radiology-missing-piece-telehealth-464522?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

The early days of COVID brought a new sense of urgency to shopping for certain items. But did the global health crisis make us more materialistic? from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/covid-may-have-made-us-less-materialistic-new-research-464519?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Scientists presented their alarming findings after observing COVID-19 survivors for at least a year. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/covid-19-survivors-high-risk-cardiovascular-complications-scientists-464518?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

The opioid crisis is ongoing and will probably continue for many more years as deaths rose during the COVID-19 pandemic. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/numbers-indicate-opioid-crisis-here-stay-464475?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

A recent study by the CDC found that these five states had the highest life expectancy in the United States. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/why-these-five-states-have-longest-life-expectancy-us-464472?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

A study from Hong Kong found that COVID-19 infection could impair men’s reproductive function. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/covid-19-infection-affects-male-sex-drive-sperm-count-study-464469?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

There is evidence that a single dose of the vaccine after a COVID-19 infection would be enough to stay protected against the novel coronavirus and its new variants. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/natural-immunity-vs-covid-vaccine-which-provides-better-immunity-464464?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

The world is three years into the COVID-19 pandemic and these prolonged conditions have led to feelings of pandemic fatigue. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/what-pandemic-fatigue-and-how-manage-it-464456?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

As the second year of the COVID pandemic comes to a close, there are still various questions that health experts need answers to. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/long-covid-what-known-about-virus-after-recovery-464454?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Experts have warned of the ballooning mental health problems as the world continues to grapple with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/mental-health-problems-rise-covid-19-pandemic-continues-464452?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

This has many people wondering whether omicron could act as a vaccine of sorts, inoculating enough people to effectively bring about herd immunity and end the COVID-19 pandemic. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/omicron-variant-mother-natures-way-vaccinating-masses-and-curbing-pandemic-464449?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

A study found that the controversial drug ivermectin is not effective in preventing severe COVID-19, but a doctor alliance is still recommending the horse dewormer to patients. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/ivermectin-not-effective-against-severe-covid-19-doctor-group-still-recommends-464448?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Sotrovimab could help protect people at risk of severe disease caused by omicron. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/covid-who-recommends-two-new-treatments-heres-how-they-work-464442?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Experts believe immunity from the Omicron variant will help shorten illnesses and reduce the next wave of the virus should one arise. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/did-you-contract-omicron-how-many-americans-are-now-immune-variant-464439?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Cannabis contains two acids that target the same protein COVID-19 vaccines go after to prevent illness from the virus, but it cannot cure a coronavirus infection. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/can-marijuana-really-cure-covid-19-experts-reveal-truth-464437?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Scientists stressed that everyone should prepare for the new variant instead of loosening the restrictions amid the ongoing pandemic. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/endemic-delusion-why-experts-feel-its-too-soon-remove-covid-restrictions-464434?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Researchers at Florida International University successfully trained dogs to detect COVID-19 on face masks. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/dogs-can-be-trained-sniff-out-covid-19-team-forensic-researchers-explain-464433?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Participants' depressive symptoms were measured before and after the treatments using the GRID-Hamilton Depression Rating Scale. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/magic-mushroom-psilocybin-treatment-eases-depression-symptoms-1-year-study-464431?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

"Becoming vaccinated made people feel safer in addition to being safer," researchers said. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/covid-vaccines-could-be-key-mental-health-battle-amid-virus-study-464428?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

A new review looked into the incidence of long COVID between vaccinated and unvaccinated people. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/vaccinated-less-likely-suffer-long-covid-symptoms-unvaccinated-study-says-464426?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

A U.S. patient with leukemia has become the first woman and the third person to date to be cured of HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant from a donor who was naturally resistant to the virus that causes AIDS. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/first-woman-reported-cured-hiv-after-stem-cell-transplant-464423?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Receiving the COVID-19 vaccine when pregnant can impact a newborn child, according to the CDC. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/how-covid-vaccination-can-affect-newborn-child-according-cdc-464421?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Hospitalization of newborns due to COVID was less likely among mothers who got vaccinated during their pregnancy. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/unborn-child-protected-covid-if-mom-gets-vaccinated-study-says-464419?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

There is still much buzz on the efficacy of ivermectin against COVID-19 months after the FDA issued a warning against its use for treatment in SARS-CoV-2 patients. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/ivermectin-effective-against-covid-19-464418?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Many COVID cases go undetected – so reinfections are likely undercounted. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/covid-reinfections-are-they-milder-and-do-they-strengthen-immunity-464409?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

While greater efforts are needed to prevent these substances being released into the environment, scientists are now pushing for more drastic solutions, such as production caps. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/plastic-chemical-pollution-beyond-planets-safe-limit-study-464408?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Researchers found a consistent increase in serum antibody response four weeks post-immunization in those participants who exercised for 90 minutes after getting their vaccine. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/exercise-after-getting-vaccine-can-increase-antibodies-against-covid-19-study-464403?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

A new study showed how a previous infection could be more advantageous than just getting vaccinated against COVID-19. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/previously-infected-patients-better-protected-against-new-infection-vaccinated-464400?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Medical experts have recommended antihistamines for people suffering from the lingering and debilitating symptoms of long COVID. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/long-covid-anti-allergy-drug-found-provide-relief-lingering-symptoms-464398?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Medical experts have recommended antihistamines for people suffering from the lingering and debilitating symptoms of long COVID. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/node/464398?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Join us for this special livestream event, as our hosts Vice President of Admissions, Marie McGillycuddy, and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Patrick Mccormick, discuss all of the most pertinent topics concerning non-traditional medical students. Marie and Patrick are true experts, and have a combined 50 years of experience coaching non-traditional medical students throughout their careers. They’ll discuss everything you need to know about the residency match process, challenges and opportunities for older students and how to apply to medical school as a non-traditional student. There will be Q&A at the end of the presentation. The event will also be recorded and available here for immediate viewing. from University of Medicine and Health Sciences https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwHko-8Sae8 via UMHS YouTube Channel

Join us for this special livestream event, as our hosts Vice President of Admissions, Marie McGillycuddy, and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Patrick Mccormick, discuss all of the most pertinent topics concerning non-traditional medical students. Marie and Patrick are true experts, and have a combined 50 years of experience coaching non-traditional medical students throughout their careers. They’ll discuss everything you need to know about the residency match process, challenges and opportunities for older students and how to apply to medical school as a non-traditional student. There will be Q&A at the end of the presentation. The event will also be recorded and available here for immediate viewing. from University of Medicine and Health Sciences https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwHko-8Sae8 via UMHS YouTube Channel

Blood donations have dropped at the same time that the need for blood is soaring. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/heading-third-year-pandemic-us-blood-supply-10-year-low-464395?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

The CDC has updated its guidelines to include a recommendation for the immunocompromised and boosted people to get another vaccine dose against COVID-19. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/cdc-recommends-4th-covid-vaccine-dose-immunocompromised-amid-pandemic-464393?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Led by UMHS graduate Venus Swearingen, M.D. and third-year UMHS medical student Eboni Peoples, the event will feature a candid conversation between the two women regarding their journey to becoming doctors. from University of Medicine and Health Sciences https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWjZIN_NGwg via UMHS YouTube Channel

Led by UMHS graduate Venus Swearingen, M.D. and third-year UMHS medical student Eboni Peoples, the event will feature a candid conversation between the two women regarding their journey to becoming doctors. from University of Medicine and Health Sciences https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWjZIN_NGwg via UMHS YouTube Channel

These adjustable dumbbells from Ativafit will help you stay fit through strength training. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/adjustable-dumbbells-strength-training-464323?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Whether you’re looking for something for their physical, mental, or spiritual wellbeing; here are 5 gifts that you can give to show just how much you care. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/great-valentines-day-gift-ideas-464354?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Sick of sleeping with upper back, shoulder, and neck pain? GhostBed can help. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/best-mattress-upper-back-pain-how-sleep-upper-back-pain-464390?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Researchers have now explained why a COVID-19 infection causes patients to lose their sense of smell. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/what-causes-loss-smell-during-covid-19-infection-464374?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

While working from home does provide an array of benefits, it can also have a dire impact on a person’s physical and mental wellbeing. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/who-warns-against-teleworking-dangers-amid-covid-19-pandemic-464358?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

The public health agency has made it clear that we already have the tools to combat omicron and deter it from causing harm to more people. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/cdc-says-we-have-tools-fight-covids-omicron-variant-464356?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

With a COVID-19 booster shot, vaccine effectiveness against hospitalization goes up to 90%. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/omicron-makes-booster-shots-more-critical-medically-vulnerable-seniors-464325?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

There is mounting evidence that dizziness or lightheadedness could be a sign of an omicron infection. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/unexpected-omicron-symptom-easy-overlook-464279?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution