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New study shows obesity linked to long COVID

Written by | 27 May 2025

New research by Edith Cowan University (ECU) Centre of Precision Health visiting PhD scholar Ms Debora Barbosa Ronca found that people with excess weight are more likely to […]

Antibiotic use plunged during pandemic

Written by | 20 May 2025

The use of antibiotics fell sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study in France. The research suggests that antimicrobial prescriptions declined during periods of social […]

Children face elevated kidney, heart, and gut risks for years after COVID infection

Written by | 1 May 2025

Long COVID can result in increased risk for a variety of serious health problems for young people, including those affecting the kidney, gut, and cardiovascular system, according to […]

Study: Wording matters in parental support for adolescent medical services

Written by | 27 Apr 2025

A new study by researchers from Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health and Vanderbilt University Medical Center found parental support for adolescent medical consent varied significantly depending on how the question […]

COVID-19: Lessons learned at the 5-year mark

Written by | 26 Mar 2025

As New York City marks five years since the first confirmed case of COVID-19, the NYC Preparedness & Recovery Institute (PRI) is reflecting on the city’s response to […]

Ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine prescriptions during the COVID-19 pandemic soared far above pre-pandemic levels

Written by | 23 Feb 2025

U.S. outpatient prescriptions for hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin increased 2- to 10-fold above pre-pandemic rates, respectively, to treat COVID-19, despite strong evidence disproving their effectiveness, new UCLA-led research shows. […]

Alcohol-related deaths up 18% during pandemic

Written by | 15 Feb 2025

Alcohol-related deaths increased 18% during the pandemic, as did hospitalizations related to alcohol use, according to new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.241146. In the early part of the […]

Study explains why some osteoporosis drugs may protect against Covid-19

Written by | 18 Jan 2025

Researchers have provided the molecular explanation for why some osteoporosis drugs offer protection against Covid-19. The study, by researchers at the University of York, builds on work conducted […]

Public shows greater acceptance of RSV vaccine as vaccine hesitancy appears to have plateaued

Written by | 31 Dec 2024

A year after becoming available, vaccines to protect against RSV in newborns and older adults are being more widely accepted by the American public, according to a new […]

New study shows that university students experienced increased psychological distress during COVID-19, but utilized fewer support services

Written by | 1 Nov 2024

PhD in Public Health candidate Elaine Russell and her mentor Kenneth Griffin, professor in the department of Global and Community Health, in George Mason University’s College of Public Health, worked with […]

Most pregnant people got vaccinated for COVID-19 in 2022

Written by | 5 Oct 2024

A study of more than 28,000 pregnancies from 2022 has found that the majority of pregnant people received the COVID-19 vaccine during its initial release. The study, co-led […]

Pain identified as dominant symptom in long Covid

Written by | 31 Aug 2024

Pain may be the most prevalent and severe symptom reported by individuals with long Covid, according to a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers. The study, […]

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