About 1 in 20 COVID-19 Patients Will Develop Long-Term Loss of Smell, Taste
THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Some 27 million people worldwide could suffer long-lasting damage to their sense of smell or taste following COVID-19 infection, and women are particularly vulnerable, a new study reports.“Our findings are l…
Learn MorePeriodic Fasting Tied to Less Severe COVID-19 Outcomes
THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Routine periodic fasting is associated with a lower risk for hospitalization or mortality in patients with COVID-19, according to a study published online July 1 in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health.
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Learn MoreFace Shields No Match for COVID Spread
THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Clear shields that cover in front of the face have been a fairly frequent sight since the COVID-19 pandemic began.They’re worn with or without a mask on the nose and mouth.Though these face shields do offer …
Learn MoreBiden Tests Negative for COVID-19, Ends Isolation Period
WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — After contracting COVID-19 last week, President Joe Biden has tested negative for the virus and ended his isolation period.In a tweet posted Wednesday morning, President Joe Biden shared a photo of his nega…
Learn MoreBiden Tests Negative for COVID, Ends Isolation Period
WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — After contracting COVID-19 last week, President Joe Biden has tested negative for the virus and ended his isolation period.In a tweet posted Wednesday morning, President Joe Biden shared a photo of his nega…
Learn MoreCOVID-19 Outbreaks Pose Staffing Challenges to Nursing Homes
WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Nursing home facilities experience considerable staffing challenges during and after severe COVID-19 outbreaks, according to a study published online July 22 in JAMA Health Forum.Karen Shen, Ph.D., from the…
Learn MoreThird, Fourth COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Boost Humoral Response in Seniors
WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Third and fourth BNT162b2 vaccine doses in adults aged 60 years or older are associated with a significant increase in antispike (anti-S) immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibody titers, according to a research lett…
Learn MoreTwo Studies Further Confirm COVID’s Origins in Wuhan Market
WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Two new studies strongly suggest that COVID-19 most likely began with a jump to humans from animals sold at the Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan, China.It’s not clear from what type of animal the virus jumped …
Learn MoreOdds of Hospitalization Lower With Remote Monitoring in COVID-19
TUESDAY, July 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Activation of a remote patient monitoring (RPM) program for COVID-19 is associated with a lower likelihood of hospitalization and shorter length of stay, according to a study published online July 7 in JAMA N…
Learn MoreLess Than Half of Parents Plan to Get COVID-19 Vaccine for Youngest Children
TUESDAY, July 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Parents have had to wait a long time to have access to a COVID-19 vaccine for their children under the age of 5 years, but a new survey shows many still will not get a shot for their children.
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