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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been the primary target of most epidemiologists and biostatisticians over the last two years, and dozens of papers of varying quality have been published on new methods of modeling the spread of the disease, the likelihood of an outbreak occurring, and the current threat posed by the disease. Researchers from

By now, it’s become a truism that telehealth use saw an enormous jump in 2020, spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic and enabled by the relaxation of federal regulations.    We also know that utilization has gradually tapered off as patients have become somewhat more comfortable seeking in-person care – but that many individuals, having experienced

(Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday unveiled an updated national strategy to combat the AIDS epidemic with a goal of ending it by 2030.Slideshow ( 2 images )“We are within a striking distance of eliminating HIV transmission, within striking distance,” Biden told a group of lawmakers and activists at the White House on World

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. There are some chefs we turn to time and again when we need inspiration in the kitchen, and one of our favorites is Giada De Laurentiis. We just love the fresh Italian twists she

A secondary analysis of the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study (Fragile Families) found a bi-directional relationship where a mother’s mental health symptoms impacted the child’s mental health symptoms and vice versa, according to researchers with Cizik School of Nursing at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston). The analysis, published

Starting a new school or a new job, having a baby or entering retirement are major life events that significantly affect a person's physical activity level, which may lead to poorer heart health. Individuals and health care professionals need to be proactive in addressing this issue, according to guidance from a new American Heart Association

(HealthDay)—Stop that racket! A screeching rubber chicken tops this year’s list of noisy toys that pose a threat to children’s hearing. The Sight & Hearing Association’s annual Noisy Toys List for 2021 includes toys that tested louder than 85 decibels (dB), which is the U.S. National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety’s level for mandatory

Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) achieved superior radiologic control of asymptomatic, skull-based meningiomas over active surveillance without increasing the risk of neurologic morbidity. The procedure should be considered for initial treatment, suggests an international study. The study was made available as a preprint from the Journal of Neuro-Oncology on Research Square on October 27. “If active surveillance

Loreen Willenberg talks about her AIDS diagnosis We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Today marks World AIDS Day and is an

A good night’s sleep plays an essential role in regulating brain health by removing the waste material and toxins that accumulate. Although many things can disturb sleep, one of the most common causes is snoring or other breathing issues that cause obstructive sleep apnea. A team of researchers from Center for BrainHealth at The University

"Put down your phone" is a common parental phrase, the modern-day equivalent of "turn off the TV." That's because parents have long thought that staring at a screen for too long will have a detrimental effect. However, parental concerns about media use appeared to take a backseat in 2020, when COVID-19 forced parents to make

Ever since the first barcode appeared on a pack of chewing gum in 1974, the now-ubiquitous system has enabled manufacturers, retailers and consumers to quickly and effectively identify, characterize, locate and track products and materials. In a paper first posted online Nov. 26, 2021, in the journal Cell, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine and The

Pregnant women with COVID-19 are more likely to have complications with pregnancy and birth compared to those without, according to research publishing November 30th in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine. The study looks at hospitalization for births in France during the first six months of the pandemic and suggests that vaccination may be useful to

Co-parenting is always challenging, but for engaged celebs like Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker who are constantly in the limelight, blending a family can prove a little extra challenging. This is especially true when it comes to dealing with each other’s exes. Barker shares 18-year-old son Landon and 15-year-old daughter Alabama with his ex-wife and

Any normal person would be completely exhausted after a week-long stint of make-ahead Thanksgiving prep and cooking, but Ina Garten and her phenomenal cooking skills are anything but. In fact, the Barefoot Contessa is sharing yet another delicious recipe on Instagram in celebration of Hanukkah — and it’s a classic staple that Garten warns will

You don’t have to go far to find ticks. Just step outside and look for some grass. Look to the top of the shiny, green blade—usually ankle high. A tick might be there, waiting. If something breathing brushes up against grass, the tick takes something similar to a needle—called its hypostome, which has dozens of

New research by RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences suggests that effective wound healing may be aided by replicating a crucial component of our blood. The finding, published in Advanced Functional Materials, was led by researchers at the Tissue Engineering Research Group (TERG) and SFI AMBER Centre based at RCSI’s Department of Anatomy and

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Sometimes it feels like we make the same party foods every year. There’s always spinach artichoke dip, there’s often a platter of pigs in a blanket, and a cheese and charcuterie board is a

Fox News Flash top headlines for November 30 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. The University of Oxford said Tuesday there was no evidence that current COVID-19 vaccines would not continue to protect against severe disease from the omicron variant.  “Despite the appearance of new variants over the past

The life of a royal may look like it’s filled with glitz and glamour, but even the Queen has to follow strict royal protocol. Most unusual are the royals’ golden food rules, which prevent them from eating everything from seafood to garlic, amongst other popular cuisines. SEE: Kate Middleton’s daily diet: the Duchess’ breakfast, lunch and