Social stress key to population's rate of COVID-19 infection, study finds Mathematicians have analyzed global COVID-19 data to identify two constants which can drastically change a country's rate of infection. Nov 23, 2021 0 155
Athletes need thorough tests after long COVID Athletes returning to training following long COVID should undergo a series of tests and seek regular advice from a multi-disciplinary team of specialists to ensure they are fit to resume exercise, according to a new study ... Nov 23, 2021 0 2
COVID-19 positivity lower for some with psychiatric disorders (HealthDay)—Patients with psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia and mood disorders, are less likely to test positive for COVID-19, but have increased COVID-19 mortality, according to a study published online Nov. ... Nov 23, 2021 0 7
Pulmonary embolism is common and can be deadly, but few know the signs Public radio fans knew NPR books editor Petra Mayer as an exuberant lover of science fiction, romance novels, comic books and cats. "If it's fun and nerdy, I'm all about it," she declared. Nov 23, 2021 0 18
Almost 1 in every 3 college-age Americans are now obese It's probably fair to say that most people know of the so-called "Freshman 15"—the weight that college students are often said to gain when they're away from home for the first time. Nov 23, 2021 0 27
These personality traits may make you more prone to problematic binge-watching Once upon a time, TV viewers had to wait patiently each week for a new episode of their favorite series to drop. Streaming services have upended that model, allowing unfettered access to an entire season-worth of episodes ... Nov 23, 2021 0 10
Outdoor activity tied to mental health of teens, young adults during COVID-19 pandemic Declines in outdoor activities and park use during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic were linked to reductions in mental health measures for teens and young adults from middle school through college, according to two ... Nov 23, 2021 0 43
Dentists at lower risk of getting COVID-19 Does close contact with patients put dentists at greater risk of catching COVID-19? Nov 23, 2021 0 7
New COVID jab offers hope for immunocompromised A COVID vaccine that provokes an immune response through white blood cells has showed promise in trials, according to research Tuesday that provides new hope for people with compromised immune systems. Nov 23, 2021 0 120
Slovakia proposes lockdown amid record infection surge Slovakia's leaders have proposed a national lockdown as hospitals across the European Union country are hitting their limits amid a record surge of coronavirus infections. Nov 23, 2021 0 3
