CDC: Unvaccinated 14 Times More Likely to Catch Monkeypox
Men eligible for the monkeypox vaccine who did not receive one were roughly 14 times more likely to catch the virus, early real-world effectiveness data from the CDC showed. During the week of August 28, for example, incidence of monkeypox was 230 per 100,000 for those who did not get vaccinated, as compared to 15 […]
Biden Administration Reverses Trump-Era ‘Public Charge’ Rule
Noncitizens can receive or apply for health benefits and other services without hurting their chances of securing permanent residency status — a “green card” — thanks to a final rule from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued on Thursday. The rule centers around the contentious “public charge” reason for inadmissibility and focuses on clarifying […]
Opinion | Virtual Reality Can Help Get Our Patients Vaccinated
Whether it is the newly approved COVID-19 vaccines or school-required immunizations, many children receive their mandatory shots over summer vacation. Estimates show that as many as two-thirds of children and one-fourth of adults have strong fears around needles. Despite the past few years’ extensive coverage of the political and cultural objections to vaccinations, procedural anxiety […]
Active Treatment for Extremely Preterm Babies on the Rise
Babies born extremely preterm were more likely to receive active treatment in recent years, but there were gaps in treatment among different racial and ethnic groups, according to a cross-sectional study. From 2014 to 2020, the proportion of extremely preterm infants who received active treatment rose nearly 4% each year (45.7% to 58.8%), increasing in […]
Food stamp work requirements increase mental health care use: ‘These work requirements harm people with no measurable benefit to the economy’
Being exposed to work requirements in order to receive nutrition benefits from the U.S. government significantly increased mental health care use for depression and anxiety, a new Northwestern University study has found. The policy’s negative effects occurred much sooner for women than men. This is the first study to look at how work requirements associated […]
This Dentist-Approved Water Flosser Is 55% Off For Prime Day
HuffPost may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Every item is independently selected by the HuffPost Shopping team. Prices and availability are subject to change. This water flosser has over 74,000 five-star ratings on Amazon and for good reason. It uses a pulse-modulation technology for maximum plaque removal and has […]
Get This Popular Electric Toothbrush For Only $19 Right Now
HuffPost may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Every item is independently selected by the HuffPost Shopping team. Prices and availability are subject to change. The kit includes a battery-operated toothbrush, two AAA batteries and a convenient carrying case. The toothbrush is designed to help you brush better thanks to […]
Smile! Philips Sonicare Powered Toothbrushes Are 41% Off For Cyber Monday
HuffPost may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Prices and availability are subject to change. For lazy brushers and Type A tooth cleaners alike, an electric toothbrush is a staple. With four modes, three speeds and a pressure sensor, the Philips Sonicare ExpertClean cleans 10 times more plaque than a […]
Attractiveness pays off at work — but there’s a trick to level the playing field
Beautiful people are more likely to get hired, receive better performance evaluations and get paid more — but it’s not just because of their good looks, according to new research from the University at Buffalo School of Management. The study, forthcoming in Personnel Psychology, was recently published online. It found that while a “beauty premium” […]
CDC Panel Backs Third COVID Shot for the Immunocompromised
Moderately to severely immunocompromised people who received mRNA vaccines for COVID-19 should receive an additional dose, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) said on Friday. In a unanimous 11-0 vote, the ACIP recommended an additional dose of the Pfizer (ages 12 and up) or Moderna vaccine (ages 18 and up) following a primary […]