Obstetrics & gynaecology

Flu levels high, vaccination rates low among pregnant women

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu activity around the nation is increasing. Vaccination can help prevent serious illness, especially in high-risk groups, like pregnant women, but the CDC ...

Pediatrics

Hype up fitness to support kids' health post-lockdowns

As COVID-19 reaches record levels in the UK, health experts are calling for a focus on children's physical fitness as new research reveals concerning changes to children's health and physical fitness following the pandemic.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Ditching distancing could risk vaccine-resistant virus strains

Maintaining social distancing policies as vaccines are being rolled out may prevent the evolution of vaccine-resistant strains of SARS-CoV-2, suggests a mathematical biology study published in Nature Human Behaviour.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Do we need masks outdoors? Experts weigh in

It's a familiar sight in some US cities like Washington, New York and San Francisco: people walking on the street, riding bikes or sitting in parks with their masks on even when they're far away from others.

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

Outdated digital literacy skills hinder use of smart devices

Activity trackers are rising in popularity: Almost 20% of people own one. These trackers collect data about physical activities and assist in developing a healthy lifestyle. Yet a study conducted by the University of Twente ...

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