15 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Wasted in U.S. Since March 1
Latest Coronavirus News THURSDAY, Sept. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) At least 15 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been thrown away in the United States since March 1, government data shows. That’s a far greater amount than previously known, but it is still just a small fraction of the total doses administered in […]
Long COVID Risk Falls by Half in ‘Breakthrough’ Cases – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Coronavirus News THURSDAY, Sept. 2, 2021 In a finding that should reassure Americans who have already lined up to get their coronavirus shots, a new study shows the risk of long COVID-19 is halved in fully vaccinated adults if they do get a breakthrough infection. Researchers analyzed data from people who provided […]
Texas Abortion Ban Fallout; K-Pop Group Tests Positive; Anti-Vax Docs on Tour
Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Late Thursday night, Planned Parenthood affiliates filed a court request in a district court for a temporary restraining order against Texas Right to Life in order to stop its abortion providers and health care workers from being sued under the new “sue thy neighbor” abortion ban. […]
A Third of Americans Were Infected With COVID-19 in 2020: Study
Latest Coronavirus News THURSDAY, Aug. 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) One-third of the U.S. population — about 103 million people — had been infected by the SARS-CoV-2 virus by the end of 2020, but more than three-quarters of the cases weren’t officially confirmed, according to a Columbia University study. “It is these undocumented cases, […]
Feel Guilty About ‘Useless’ Leisure Time? Your Mental Health Might Suffer
Latest Mental Health News THURSDAY, Aug. 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) Struggling to decide whether to spend another hour at the office or take a late afternoon stroll? Put on your walking shoes. Making leisure time a priority is good for your mental health. For many, though, especially folks who prize productivity above all, […]
COVID Vaccination Will Be Required on Disney Cruises to Bahamas
Latest Coronavirus News THURSDAY, Aug. 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) U.S. passengers aged 12 and older boarding Disney Cruise Line voyages to the Bahamas will have to start providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination as of Sept. 3, the company said Wednesday. The new policy is in effect until November and requires passengers to be […]
Recall of Breathing Machines Affects Millions – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Lungs News THURSDAY, Aug. 19, 2021 A recall of more than a dozen types of Philips breathing machines because of potential cancer risks has millions of Americans struggling to find replacements to deal with sleep disorders, breathing problems and respiratory emergencies. The recall involves certain Respironics BiPAP (bi-level positive air pressure), CPAP […]
Frozen Chicken Recalled in Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Infectious Disease News THURSDAY, Aug. 12, 2021 More than 59,000 pounds of frozen, raw, breaded and pre-browned stuffed chicken products linked with a multi-state salmonella outbreak have been recalled, the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) says. The products were produced Feb. 24 and Feb. 25, 2021, by Serenade Foods in […]
Moderna Vaccine May Shield More Against Breakthrough Infections Than Pfizer: Study
Latest Coronavirus News THURSDAY, Aug. 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) People fully vaccinated with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine appear to have a lower risk of a “breakthrough” infection caused by the Delta variant than those who received the Pfizer vaccine, a new, preliminary report suggests. The researchers emphasized that both vaccines still “strongly protect” […]
All HHS Health Care Workers Must Now Get COVID Vaccines
Latest Coronavirus News THURSDAY, Aug. 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) COVID-19 vaccination will be required for all U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) employees who deal with patients, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra announced Thursday. The order will affect more than 25,000 clinicians, researchers, contractors, trainees and volunteers within the U.S. National Institutes of Health, […]