Health
Despite social media claims, Borax is not safe to consume
Another day, another slew of social media posts promoting dangerous activities in the name of health.
Aug 15, 2023
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News tagged with respiratory health
Immunology
How to increase acceptance of an RSV vaccine? Explain the FDA's vaccine approval process
A new study finds that people are more likely to recommend that a pregnant family member or friend get vaccinated to protect the infant from RSV illness if they are shown a chart outlining the rigorous process a vaccine undergoes ...
Aug 8, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Valley fever could hit California hard. The drought-to-downpour cycle is to blame
After California's record-breaking winter rains, public health officials are warning about an increased risk for valley fever this summer.
Aug 4, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study underscores importance of timely newborn screenings in early care for cystic fibrosis
Newborn screening for cystic fibrosis (CF) was fully implemented in all 50 states in the U.S. by 2010, but delays in timeliness of evaluation for infants with positive newborn screen tests persist. Through evaluation of national ...
Jul 31, 2023
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Pediatrics
Study suggests flu vaccine may take edge off respiratory syncytial virus
Telethon Kids Institute study has suggested the seasonal flu vaccine for children could also protect them from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), with the dual benefit easing pressure on hospitals.
Jul 27, 2023
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Health
Eating more planet-friendly foods may help you live longer
Eating more planet-friendly foods could help you live a longer, healthier life, according to new research. Researchers found that people who followed a more environmentally sustainable diet were 25% less likely to die during ...
Jul 23, 2023
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Medical research
New markers could help predict how severely individuals will react to COVID-19
A multinational collaboration led by Professors Jeremy Nicholson and Julien Wist of the Australian National Phenome Center has revealed the key biological indicators that predict when a person will have a severe reaction ...
Jul 19, 2023
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Health
Researchers link early-life exposure to wildfire smoke with early use of upper respiratory medication
Children exposed to wildfire smoke in the first trimester of pregnancy or the first few weeks after birth are more likely to be prescribed upper respiratory medication earlier in life, according to a new study from researchers ...
Jul 19, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Air monitor can detect COVID-19 virus variants in about 5 minutes
Now that the emergency phase of the COVID-19 pandemic has ended, scientists are looking at ways to surveil indoor environments in real time for viruses. By combining recent advances in aerosol sampling technology and an ultrasensitive ...
Jul 10, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
China says 239 people died from COVID-19 in June in a significant uptick
China reported Thursday that 239 people died from COVID-19 in June in a significant uptick months after it lifted most containment measures.
Jul 6, 2023
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