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COVID-19 Increases Risk For Type 1 Diabetes: Study

COVID-19 patients may be at a higher risk of developing type 1 diabetes, according to a study. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/covid-19-increases-risk-type-1-diabetes-study-465183?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Washington Records ‘Largest’ TB Outbreak In 20 Years

Washington has reported its biggest tuberculosis outbreak in two decades amid the pandemic. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/washington-records-largest-tb-outbreak-20-years-465178?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Mental Health Issues In Kids Rose During Pandemic; Awareness And Use Of COVID Treatments Is Low

The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/mental-health-issues-kids-rose-during-pandemic-awareness-and-use-covid-465170?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Here's How Much Sleep People In Middle, Old Age Should Have

Sleeping less or more than the optimal amount could be detrimental. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/heres-how-much-sleep-people-middle-old-age-should-have-465169?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Endometriosis: Pandemic Backlog Risks Making It Even Harder For Women To Get Help

Being unable to manage pain left some women feeling isolated. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/endometriosis-pandemic-backlog-risks-making-it-even-harder-women-get-help-465168?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Is COVID Over? Fauci Says US Out Of ‘Pandemic Phase’

"We are certainly right now in this country out of the pandemic phase," Dr. Anthony Fauci, said. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/covid-over-fauci-says-us-out-pandemic-phase-465165?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Measles Outbreaks: UNICEF, WHO Warn Of A 'Perfect Storm' Amid Increase In Cases

There were 17,338 measles cases in the first two months of 2022 alone. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/measles-outbreaks-unicef-who-warn-perfect-storm-amid-increase-cases-465164?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Stress Levels Run High In Families Of COVID-19 Patients Admitted To ICU: Study

Research has found that the families of COVID-19 patients admitted to the intensive care unit develop PTSD months later. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/stress-levels-run-high-families-covid-19-patients-admitted-icu-study-465163?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Did Governments Around The World Initially Over-React To The COVID-19 Pandemic?

The COVID-19 pandemic and concerns about the dangers of the virus have diverted attention from the primary response to the crisis — the decision to lock down entire populations. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/did-governments-around-world-initially-over-react-covid-19-pandemic-465157?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Families Of COVID-19 ICU Patients At High Risk Of PTSD, Study Shows

The psychological symptoms of having a family member admitted to the intensive care unit due to COVID-19 can be massive. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/families-covid-19-icu-patients-high-risk-ptsd-study-shows-465156?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Stress-Related Disorders Prevalent In Relatives Of COVID-19 ICU Patients: A 'Secondary Public Health Crisis'

There were visiting restrictions in the ICU during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/stress-related-disorders-prevalent-relatives-covid-19-icu-patients-secondary-465155?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

'Longest Reported Infection': How Long Did This Man Have COVID-19?

A man in the United Kingdom has the longest reported COVID infection, according to health experts. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/longest-reported-infection-how-long-did-man-have-covid-19-465146?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

COVID-19: When Will Pfizer’s Antiviral Pill Be Ready For Use? Here's What To Know

Antiviral pills were meant to be a crucial tool in slowing down hospitalizations, especially as the notoriously contagious Omicron variant was spreading out of control. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/covid-19-when-will-pfizers-antiviral-pill-be-ready-use-heres-what-know-465143?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Third COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Protection Only Good For 3 Months?

The third dose of the Pfizer vaccine provides protection against hospitalization from omicron, but it wanes after three months. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/third-covid-19-vaccine-dose-protection-only-good-3-months-465142?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

COVID-19 Becomes Third Leading Cause Of Death In US: CDC

The public health agency has released its comprehensive report on national death rates for 2021. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/covid-19-becomes-third-leading-cause-death-us-cdc-465135?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Does COVID-19 Increase Shingles Risk In People Over 50?

New research has found a link between COVID-19 and shingles in people over 50. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/does-covid-19-increase-shingles-risk-people-over-50-465128?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Best Mattresses for Joint Pain and How to Sleep With SI Joint Pain

The mattress you sleep on is one of the factors that exacerbate joint pain, as well as your sleep posture. Find the best mattress for you here. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/best-mattresses-joint-paint-and-how-sleep-si-joint-pain-464786?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

How Does Megan Fox Stay in Shape? Here's Her Exact Diet

At age 35, Megan Fox remains to be one of the top celebrities people look up to as their body goals. But how does she stay in shape? Find out here. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/how-does-megan-fox-stay-shape-megan-fox-diet-465061?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

After Two Weeks of Clean Eating, Here’s What You Can Expect

Maintaining a healthy diet is never easy as it requires consistency, perseverance, and a lot of time and effort. But here's a solution that can help. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/two-weeks-clean-eating-465107?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Effect Of Lockdowns On Birth Rates In The UK

Many wondered whether the COVID lockdowns would lead to a baby boom or a bust. We finally have some answers – for the UK, at least. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/effect-lockdowns-birth-rates-uk-465114?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Study: How Many COVID-19 Related Deaths Could Have Been Prevented By Vaccines?

A study analyzed how many COVID-19 related deaths could have been prevented by vaccination. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/study-how-many-covid-19-related-deaths-could-have-been-prevented-vaccines-465111?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

CDC Warns Of Severe Liver Damage Among Kids: What To Know

The Centers for Disease Control has alarmed health officials to be on the lookout for potential cases of children with hepatitis. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/cdc-warns-severe-liver-damage-among-kids-what-know-465109?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Novavax Speaks About Its Combination Vaccine Targeting COVID-19 And The Flu

Novavax has conducted early data on its vaccine that targets COVID-19 and the flu. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/novavax-speaks-about-its-combination-vaccine-targeting-covid-19-and-flu-465062?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Heart Disease Risk And Depression: A New Study Explores Whether The Two May Be Linked

A healthy lifestyle is associated with a lower risk of both depression and heart disease. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/heart-disease-risk-and-depression-new-study-explores-whether-two-may-be-linked-465041?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

COVID-19 Update: NYC Infections Rise As Mask Mandates May Return

COVID-19 cases in the city have been rising over the past month and a half, with some parts of Manhattan having positivity rates of around 15%. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/covid-19-update-nyc-infections-rise-mask-mandates-may-return-465040?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

COVID-19: When To Use At-Home Testing Kits

There are three instances when you need to diagnose yourself using at-home test kits. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/covid-19-when-use-home-testing-kits-465037?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Researchers Use Sound To Treat Tumors

There was no evidence of metastases or recurrence in over 80% of the subjects. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/researchers-use-sound-treat-tumors-465032?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Stanford Students Develop COVID-19 Nasal Drop Using Chicken Eggs

The antiviral solution could stem the spread of viruses such as SARS-CoV-2. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/stanford-students-develop-covid-19-nasal-drop-using-chicken-eggs-465029?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Why We Can’t ‘Boost’ Our Way Out Of The COVID-19 Pandemic For The Long Term

Although the COVID-19 vaccines have saved millions of lives, they have been insufficient at preventing breakthrough infections. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/why-we-cant-boost-our-way-out-covid-19-pandemic-long-term-465020?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

First COVID-19 Breath Test Authorized By FDA: Everything We Know So Far

The FDA has approved a COVID-19 breathalyzer test developed by InspectIR. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/first-covid-19-breath-test-authorized-fda-everything-we-know-so-far-465014?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

New Nasal Spray Significantly Lowers Amount Of Coronavirus In Lungs: Study

Researchers have developed compounds that prevent SARS-CoV-2 from infecting human cells and treat COVID-19. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/new-nasal-spray-significantly-lowers-amount-coronavirus-lungs-study-465012?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Hemodialysis: New Research Could Vastly Improve This Life-Sustaining Treatment For Kidney Failure Patients

Hemodialysis treatment can be efficient at replacing some lost kidney function, but patients can experience complications and side-effects. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/hemodialysis-new-research-could-vastly-improve-life-sustaining-treatment-465009?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

COVID-19 vs. Allergies Symptoms Chart: How To Tell The Difference, According To CDC

Medical experts still urge those who are unsure of what condition they have to assume they have COVID-19 until proven otherwise. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/covid-19-vs-allergies-symptoms-chart-how-tell-difference-according-cdc-465003?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

COVID-19 Vaccine: How Effective Is Pfizer's Booster Dose For Children?

Pfizer shared promising results Thursday regarding its COVID-19 booster dose for children aged 5 to 11. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/covid-19-vaccine-how-effective-pfizers-booster-dose-children-465001?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Success Stories - Jared Sharza, MD - Emergency Medicine Match

Jared Sharza, MD shares his journey of matching into Emergency Medicine at the University of Medicine and Health Sciences. Scott Harrah: I'm Scott Harrah, Director of Digital Content at UMHS, and today we're kicking off our Class of 2022 interviews with Dr. Jared Sharza that matched in emergency medicine at McLaren Macomb, in Michigan, and starts this summer. Dr. Sharza also did a lot of EMS and frontline work during the COVID pandemic and we're pleased to have him here today to talk about emergency medicine. Dr. Sharza, welcome and thanks for speaking with us today. Dr. Jared Sharza Thank you so much for having me, Scott. I'm more than happy to be here and to talk about my experiences from UMHS, and all the way up through clinicals, and hopefully the entire residency as well. Scott Harrah Awesome. Well, Dr. Sharza, let's start up by talking about your background, and why you chose UMHS over other medical schools. Where are you originally from? Dr. Jared Sharza: So,...

Success Stories - Jared Sharza, MD - Emergency Medicine Match

Jared Sharza, MD shares his journey of matching into Emergency Medicine at the University of Medicine and Health Sciences. Scott Harrah: I'm Scott Harrah, Director of Digital Content at UMHS, and today we're kicking off our Class of 2022 interviews with Dr. Jared Sharza that matched in emergency medicine at McLaren Macomb, in Michigan, and starts this summer. Dr. Sharza also did a lot of EMS and frontline work during the COVID pandemic and we're pleased to have him here today to talk about emergency medicine. Dr. Sharza, welcome and thanks for speaking with us today. Dr. Jared Sharza Thank you so much for having me, Scott. I'm more than happy to be here and to talk about my experiences from UMHS, and all the way up through clinicals, and hopefully the entire residency as well. Scott Harrah Awesome. Well, Dr. Sharza, let's start up by talking about your background, and why you chose UMHS over other medical schools. Where are you originally from? Dr. Jared Sharza: So,...

Cannabis: How It Affects Our Cognition And Psychology — New Research

Cannabis has been used by humans for thousands of years and is one of the most popular drugs today. With effects such as feelings of joy and relaxation, it is also legal to prescribe or take in several countries. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/cannabis-how-it-affects-our-cognition-and-psychology-new-research-464999?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

STDs Spiked During First Year Of The Pandemic: Which State Had The Most Infections?

The number of reported STD infections were high during the first year of the COVID pandemic, according to the CDC. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/stds-spiked-during-first-year-pandemic-which-state-had-most-infections-464990?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

US Life Expectancy Fell By 2 Years In 2020, Sharpest Drop Among High-Income Peers

Life expectancy in the United States fell by nearly two years in 2020 to about 77 years amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the sharpest drop compared to 21 other high-income countries, according to a global study. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/us-life-expectancy-fell-2-years-2020-sharpest-drop-among-high-income-peers-464988?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

COVID-19 Nasal Spray To Enter Human Trials After Beating Antibody Therapies In Mice Experiments

The protein-based antiviral spray did better than currently available antibody treatments in mice experiments. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/covid-19-nasal-spray-enter-human-trials-after-beating-antibody-therapies-mice-464986?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Canadian Medical Students Success Stories - Sefako Phala MD and Brittany Phala MD

Sefako Phala MD and Brittany Phala MD discuss how the University of Medicine and Health Sciences helped them make their dreams of becoming a Medical Doctor and matching into Psychiatry come true. We would appreciate you watching our playlist about other Canadian Med Students and their success at UMHS on our playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7_-WDU1Vnt2J4_h9EARzDRi9_a8CWZpy Subscribe for updates: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrk0x4lh5OkYnAHpzgYjcUw?sub_confirmation=1 If you are interested in making your dreams of becoming a Medical Doctor come true, like Doctors Sefako and Brittany Phala, please check out our medical school overview page here: https://ift.tt/bsMl2QX from University of Medicine and Health Sciences https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TmRPZkBL5Y via UMHS YouTube Channel

Canadian Medical Students Success Stories - Sefako Phala MD and Brittany Phala MD

Sefako Phala MD and Brittany Phala MD discuss how the University of Medicine and Health Sciences helped them make their dreams of becoming a Medical Doctor and matching into Psychiatry come true. We would appreciate you watching our playlist about other Canadian Med Students and their success at UMHS on our playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7_-WDU1Vnt2J4_h9EARzDRi9_a8CWZpy Subscribe for updates: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrk0x4lh5OkYnAHpzgYjcUw?sub_confirmation=1 If you are interested in making your dreams of becoming a Medical Doctor come true, like Doctors Sefako and Brittany Phala, please check out our medical school overview page here: https://www.umhs-sk.org/caribbean-medical-schools from University of Medicine and Health Sciences https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TmRPZkBL5Y via UMHS YouTube Channel

New COVID-19 Variant XE Is A 'Recombinant' Strain: What Does That Mean?

COVID-19 variant XE is a hybrid of the two now-familiar strains of Omicron, BA.1 and BA.2, according to the U.K.'s Health Security Agency. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/new-covid-19-variant-xe-recombinant-strain-what-does-mean-464981?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

COVID-19 Vaccine: How Common Are Heart Issues After Doses? New Studies Find Results

Two studies published Monday concluded the risks of heart inflammation following COVID-19 vaccination. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/covid-19-vaccine-how-common-are-heart-issues-after-doses-new-studies-find-464979?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Magic Mushroom Psilocybin Study Found Long-Term Improvement In Depression

A recent study concluded that psilocybin can help the brain "functional network become more functionally interconnected." from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/magic-mushroom-psilocybin-study-found-long-term-improvement-depression-464978?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

2-Dose Vaccines Provide Better Protection Against Hospitalization, Death In COVID-19 Survivors

People who had a prior COVID-19 infection gained better protection from two-dose vaccines. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/2-dose-vaccines-provide-better-protection-against-hospitalization-death-covid-464975?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Canadian Medical Student's Success Story - Shamim Shakeel Khan MD

Canadian Medical Student Success Stories - Shamim Shakeel Khan M.D. Dr. Shamim Shakeel Khan, MD now practicing in Bolton, ON, Canada took the time to discuss her experience at UMHS, her clinical rotations, the professors, and how she was able to return to Canada and practice as a family medicine physician. Scott Harrah, MA, Director of Digital Content at the University of Medicine and Health Sciences recently had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Shamim Shakeel Khan about her success as a family medicine physician in Bolton, Ontario. Here is the transcript of that video I'm Scott Harrah, Director of Digital Content at UMHS in our New York North American Administrative Office. And as part of our UMHS Alumni Achievers series, we are speaking today with Canadian UMHS grad, Dr. Shamim Shakeel Khan. Dr. Khan is a family medicine physician practicing at Dayspring Medical Centre in Bolton, Ontario, just outside of Toronto. After completing her undergrad at the University of Toronto—Missis...

Canadian Medical Student's Success Story - Shamim Shakeel Khan MD

Canadian Medical Student Success Stories - Shamim Shakeel Khan M.D. Dr. Shamim Shakeel Khan, MD now practicing in Bolton, ON, Canada took the time to discuss her experience at UMHS, her clinical rotations, the professors, and how she was able to return to Canada and practice as a family medicine physician. Scott Harrah, MA, Director of Digital Content at the University of Medicine and Health Sciences recently had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Shamim Shakeel Khan about her success as a family medicine physician in Bolton, Ontario. Here is the transcript of that video I'm Scott Harrah, Director of Digital Content at UMHS in our New York North American Administrative Office. And as part of our UMHS Alumni Achievers series, we are speaking today with Canadian UMHS grad, Dr. Shamim Shakeel Khan. Dr. Khan is a family medicine physician practicing at Dayspring Medical Centre in Bolton, Ontario, just outside of Toronto. After completing her undergrad at the University of Toronto—Missis...

Cancer Treatment And Diagnosis Backlogs During COVID-19 May Affect Cancer Survival

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer patients includes delayed diagnosis, deferred tests and treatment delay. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/cancer-treatment-and-diagnosis-backlogs-during-covid-19-may-affect-cancer-464973?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Kindness May Be A 'Powerful Brain Booster' For Families: Study

The researchers conducted their study on 38 pairs of mothers and their 3- to 5-year-old children who engaged in a four-week online kindness curriculum. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/kindness-may-be-powerful-brain-booster-families-study-464965?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

'Exercise Really Is Medicine': Cycling Benefits People With 'Accelerated Aging' Disease

Myotonic dystrophy is "really a form of accelerated aging" and may "put you in a wheelchair," said senior study author Mark Tarnopolsky. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/exercise-really-medicine-cycling-benefits-people-accelerated-aging-disease-464962?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Overall Risk Of Heart Inflammation After COVID-19 Vaccination Is Very Low: Study

Researchers found no significant difference between the incidence of myopericarditis following COVID-19 vaccination and other viral vaccinations. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/overall-risk-heart-inflammation-after-covid-19-vaccination-very-low-study-464960?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Canadian medical student's success story - Rebecca Bremner, MD - Part 1

Rebecca Bremner, MD, a Canadian resident discusses why she chose the University of Medicine and Health Sciences and how she was able to return to Canada and begin practice as a Hospitalist/Family Medicine Physician. I'm Scott Harrah, Director of Digital Content at UMHS. As part of our UMHS Alumni Achiever series, we're speaking today with Canadian UMHS grad Dr. Rebecca Bremner. Dr. Bremner is a family medicine physician who completed her family medicine residency at Louisiana State University in Bogalusa, Louisiana. After graduating from UMHS and also after completing her undergrad at Ontario Institute of Technology, Dr. Bremner has now returned to her native Canada to practice family medicine. We're here today to learn more about how UMHS helped her on her journey to becoming a doctor. Dr. Bremner, good morning and welcome today. Scott H: Dr. Bremner, what about your medical education at UMHS helped you get where you are today? Dr.Bremner: I would say the number of experie...

Canadian medical student's success story - Rebecca Bremner, MD - Part 1

Rebecca Bremner, MD, a Canadian resident discusses why she chose the University of Medicine and Health Sciences and how she was able to return to Canada and begin practice as a Hospitalist/Family Medicine Physician. I'm Scott Harrah, Director of Digital Content at UMHS. As part of our UMHS Alumni Achiever series, we're speaking today with Canadian UMHS grad Dr. Rebecca Bremner. Dr. Bremner is a family medicine physician who completed her family medicine residency at Louisiana State University in Bogalusa, Louisiana. After graduating from UMHS and also after completing her undergrad at Ontario Institute of Technology, Dr. Bremner has now returned to her native Canada to practice family medicine. We're here today to learn more about how UMHS helped her on her journey to becoming a doctor. Dr. Bremner, good morning and welcome today. Scott H: Dr. Bremner, what about your medical education at UMHS helped you get where you are today? Dr.Bremner: I would say the number of experie...

How To Really Close The Global Vaccine Gap

A combination of vaccine hesitancy and regulatory, infrastructure, and logistical barriers are to blame for low inoculation rates. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/how-really-close-global-vaccine-gap-464953?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Meningococcal Disease Outbreak Affecting Gay, Bisexual Men In Florida: Health Authorities

The disease is preventable via the meningococcal conjugate vaccine. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/meningococcal-disease-outbreak-affecting-gay-bisexual-men-florida-health-464952?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Can My Child Get COVID-19 From The Vaccines?

Parents are hesitant to have their children vaccinated due to the unanswered questions they may have about the vaccines. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/can-my-child-get-covid-19-vaccines-464949?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

COVID-19 Booster Side Effects: What To Expect

The side effects of booster shots may be very similar to those of the primary vaccines. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/covid-19-booster-side-effects-what-expect-464941?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

COVID-19: Mental Health Telemedicine Was Off To A Slow Start – Then The Pandemic Happened

The country needed a robust – and fast – transition to mental health telemedicine. And the pandemic turned out to be just the thing to make it happen. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/covid-19-mental-health-telemedicine-was-slow-start-then-pandemic-happened-464929?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

People Who’ve Had COVID Appear More Likely To Develop Diabetes – Here’s Why That Might Be

Just because it appears people who have had COVID are more likely to develop diabetes, and there are plausible theories to explain this, it still doesn’t necessarily mean COVID causes diabetes. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/people-whove-had-covid-appear-more-likely-develop-diabetes-heres-why-might-be-464928?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

COVID-19 Vaccine: How Long Does The FDA Have To Determine If More Doses Are Needed?

In a meeting Wednesday, the FDA said that regulators need to determine if additional COVID doses are needed by this time. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/covid-19-vaccine-how-long-does-fda-have-determine-if-more-doses-are-needed-464927?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Strawberries, Spinach, Among The Produce With The Most Pesticides, Report Says

A nonprofit group released its yearly report on what fruits and vegetables were found to have the most pesticides in grocery stores for 2022. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/strawberries-spinach-among-produce-most-pesticides-report-says-464925?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Regular Use Of Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Linked To Vision Problems, Study Finds

According to the study, the risk of developing serious eye conditions among regular users of erectile dysfunction drugs increased by 85%. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/regular-use-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-linked-vision-problems-study-finds-464924?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

COVID: Why The Current Surge In Cases Is A Problem For Some Countries But Not Others

The difference is down to the vaccination campaigns. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/covid-why-current-surge-cases-problem-some-countries-not-others-464921?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Study: How COVID-19 Infects Cells That Lead To Inflammation And Severe Disease

A study details how the virus that causes COVID-19 infects crucial immune cells and causes inflammation. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/study-how-covid-19-infects-cells-lead-inflammation-and-severe-disease-464920?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Why Are Women In The US More Likely To Die From Preventable Causes Than Other Countries?

Women in the United States were found to die from preventable causes at higher rates than a number of their peers in the developed world, owing to the high cost of healthcare deterring them from seeking medical help. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/why-are-women-us-more-likely-die-preventable-causes-other-countries-464917?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

What Caused India's Black Fungus Epidemic? Researchers Say This Practice May Be Behind It

India saw an uptick in COVID-19-associated Black Fungus cases in 2021. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/what-caused-indias-black-fungus-epidemic-researchers-say-practice-may-be-464914?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Post-COVID-19 Cognitive Problems: Scientists May Have Found The Answer

New research presented a possible explanation for the lingering cognitive problems COVID-19 survivors experience. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/post-covid-19-cognitive-problems-scientists-may-have-found-answer-464911?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Was The Omicron Variant Created In A Lab?

Scientists believe the fast-spreading variant might have been created in a lab due to its vast number of mutations. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/was-omicron-variant-created-lab-464903?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

UK’s Official COVID-19 Symptoms List Expands With 9 New Entries

The NHS finally expanded its list of COVID-19 symptoms two years after the pandemic started. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/uks-official-covid-19-symptoms-list-expands-9-new-entries-464890?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Is There Really A Need For Second Booster Shot Amid BA.2 Surge?

Here is why some people need to get another vaccine shot in the face of the BA.2 subvariant. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/there-really-need-second-booster-shot-amid-ba2-surge-464896?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Official COVID-19 Symptoms List Expands With 9 New Entries

The NHS finally expanded its list of COVID-19 symptoms two years after the pandemic started. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/official-covid-19-symptoms-list-expands-9-new-entries-464890?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

New COVID-19 Variant? What the UK Government Has To Say About The XE Strain

A new COVID-19 variant has been discovered in the United Kingdom, as the country’s Health Security Agency has started an analysis of it.  from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/new-covid-19-variant-what-uk-government-has-say-about-xe-strain-464884?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Wild Blueberry Extract Can Help Heal Wounds, Study Finds

The topical gel with blueberry phenolic extract led to 12% better wound closure. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/wild-blueberry-extract-can-help-heal-wounds-study-finds-464881?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Eating Prunes May Benefit Bone Health, Prevent Osteoporosis: Study

A team of researchers conducted a study on three groups of postmenopausal women whose bone mineral density scores were considered low. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/eating-prunes-may-benefit-bone-health-prevent-osteoporosis-study-464880?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

3 Signs You Have A Weak Immune System Amid The COVID-19 Pandemic

Your body will tell you if your immune system is incapable of fighting off common and mild diseases amid the pandemic. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/3-signs-you-have-weak-immune-system-amid-covid-19-pandemic-464878?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Emotional Abuse Among Mental Health Triggers In Children Amid COVID-19 Pandemic: CDC

More than half of high school students in the United States experienced emotional abuse inside their homes amid the pandemic. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/emotional-abuse-among-mental-health-triggers-children-amid-covid-19-pandemic-464870?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Pregnancy Increases Risk Of Getting COVID-19 Even When Fully Vaccinated, According To Study

A study found that pregnancy, along with other comorbidities, can increase the chance of getting a breakthrough COVID-19 infection.   from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/pregnancy-increases-risk-getting-covid-19-even-when-fully-vaccinated-according-464861?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution

Toxic Exposure: Presence Of Chemicals In Pet Feces, Urine Suggests Risks To Human Health

The researchers analyzed the feces and urine samples of dozens of cats and dogs. from Medical Daily https://www.medicaldaily.com/toxic-exposure-presence-chemicals-pet-feces-urine-suggests-risks-human-health-464858?utm_source=Public&utm_medium=Feed&utm_campaign=Distribution