Target Evangelicals to Boost COVID Vaccine Confidence, Says Advocate
Increasing resources and national efforts to target white evangelicals, the most COVID-19 vaccine-hesitant group in the country, could help end the pandemic sooner, a vaccine advocate said during a hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee on Tuesday. Witnesses and lawmakers also weighed the risks and benefits of vaccinating children against […]
Take charge of your health: Get tested for HIV this National HIV Testing Day
LAS VEGAS —To recognize National HIV Testing Day on Friday, June 27, the Southern Nevada Health District is encouraging everyone to “Level up your self-love: check your health status.” This theme highlights the importance of knowing one’s HIV status and connecting with care and treatment if needed. An estimated 1.2 million people in the United […]
Northern Arizona News Water advisory issued for Lake Powell ahead of holiday after toxins detected abc15.com staff
LAKE POWELL, AZ — Toxins detected in Lake Powell have led National Park Service officials to issue a Water Advisory for the lake ahead of the holiday weekend. The toxins, according to officials, are produced by certain types of algae blooms and can be harmful to humans and animals. Boaters on the lake are urged […]
Illinois slated to receive nearly $149 million in Purdue Pharma, Sacklers settlement
Illinois is expected to receive nearly $149 million as part of the national $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma, the maker of Oxycontin, and its owners over their improper marketing of opioids, Attorney General Kwame Raoul said this week.
MidWeek Cover Spotlights HPH Nurses in Honor of National Nurses Week
In honor of National Nurses Week, MidWeek is featuring five Hawaii Pacific Health nurses in its May 7 cover story for Hawaii Island, Kauai and Oahu. Nurses work every day to ensure patients receive the best health care possible. From specialized clinics to emergency departments, from the bedside to administration, nurses are key members of […]
National News HHS, NIH announce development of universal vaccine for COVID-19 and influenza Justin Boggs
The National Institutes of Health and the Department of Health and Human Services announced the development of a “next-generation, universal vaccine platform,” intended to create a universal COVID-19 and influenza shot that won’t require updates. Currently, the flu and COVID-19 vaccines, which are administered separately, are updated every year to best combat the active strains […]
Researchers identify brain connections associated with ADHD in youth
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have discovered that symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are tied to atypical interactions between the brain’s frontal cortex and information processing centers deep in the brain. The researchers examined more than 10,000 functional brain images of youth with ADHD and published their results in the American Journal […]
England’s NHS Clinics No Longer Offering Puberty Blockers to Trans Youth
England’s National Health Service (NHS) will no longer offer puberty-blocking medications to youths under 18 in its clinics, unless they are enrolled in clinical trials planned for the end of the year. “Puberty suppressing hormones (PSH) are not available as a routine commissioning treatment option for treatment of children and young people who have gender […]
Hypertension, Diabetes in Pregnancy Affects Offspring’s Heart Health in Adolescence
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Moms who had hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) or gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) were more likely to have kids with worse cardiovascular health (CVH) in adolescence, a secondary analysis of an observational cohort study found. Adjusted models showed higher risks for less-than-ideal CVH in kids ages 10 to 14 when mothers […]
Home Induction is Effective and Safe for Moms and Babies
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — More than two-thirds of nulliparous women achieved vaginal delivery after outpatient induction of labor (IOL), the HOME INDUCTION randomized noninferiority trial found. Out of nearly 300 Irish women who were induced at 39 weeks’ gestation by vaginal prostaglandin (Propess/Cervidil) or osmotic cervical dilator (Dilapan-S), 72% achieved vaginal delivery. There were no […]