Spain reaches goal of fully vaccinating 70% of its population
FILE PHOTO: A nurse prepares a syringe with a dose of the Moderna coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine at Enfermera Isabel Zendal hospital in Madrid, Spain, July 23, 2021. REUTERS/Juan MedinaMADRID (Reuters) – Spain said on Wednesday 70% of its population…
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Early COVID-19 shutdowns helped St. Louis area avoid thousands of deaths
In March 2020, not long after the first cases of COVID-19 were reported locally, health officials in the city of St. Louis and St. Louis County issued emergency public health orders intended to reduce interactions between people and slow the…
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Researchers show key differences in emotion, adaptation skills of children with autism in school settings
Researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have found that children on the autism spectrum who have impaired executive functioning skills, which help control thoughts, emotions, and actions, can face challenges at school that are different from the ones they…
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Type 2 Diabetes ‘Remission’ Is a Reality, Say Major Organizations
A new joint consensus statement by four major diabetes organizations aims to standardize the terminology, definition, and assessment to the phenomenon of diabetes “remission.” The statement was jointly issued by the American Diabetes Association, the Endocrine Society, the European Association…
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5 questions to ask yourself to help you put your mental health first this month
Make your mental health and wellbeing a priority this September with the help of these reflective prompts. Although the arrival of September may not feel quite as refreshing after the rather ‘nothing’ summer we’ve experienced, it’s still the perfect time…
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Texas's near-total abortion ban takes effect after Supreme Court inaction
(Reuters) -A Texas ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy took effect on Wednesday after the U.S. Supreme Court did not act on a request by abortion rights groups to block the law, which would prohibit the vast majority…
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What Does It Mean When Your Right Breast Hurts
Olena Yakobchuk/Shutterstock By Sam Cohen/Aug. 31, 2021 7:35 pm EDT Breast health is incredibly important, as certain conditions are more easily treatable if they’re caught and identified early. This is one of the main reasons why women are advised to perform…
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South African health experts have identified a new lineage of SARS-CoV-2
As a team of South African researchers we have identified a new lineage of SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19. A lineage represents a genetically distinct virus population with a common ancestor. This virus may be designated as a variant in…
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Wellbeing classes in workplaces aren't enough for mental health, says study
Across offices, wellbeing has become a more openly used word. Some workplaces will even make a big show of their wellbeing offerings, encouraging staff to use support systems such as the Employee Assistance Programme, along with offering perks such as…
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COVID-19 Vaccines Still Highly Effective Against Hospitalization
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Although COVID-19 vaccines are less effective against the Delta variant, they’re still extremely effective in preventing hospitalization, according to data presented Monday to the CDC’s Advisory…
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