If you have watched TV since the 1990s, the sitcom theme song, “I’ll Be There for You,” has likely been stuck in your head at one point or another. New research from UC Davis suggests these experiences are more than…
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COVID-19 was spreading in the US by December 2019, mounting evidence suggests
The novel coronavirus may have already arrived in the U.S. by late December 2019, adding to the evidence that the virus was already lurking here at least a month before the country’s first reported case, according to a new study….
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F1 tech put to use in Leicesters hospitals
A pioneeing new device to help doctors and nurses communicate clearly whilst wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) has been developed and sucessfully trialed by Leicester academics in collaboration with Formula One racing engineers. Head-to-toe PPE worn by medical staff treating…
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COVID-19 cases, deaths down in seniors after vaccine introduction
(HealthDay)—Following the introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine, decreases in COVID-19 cases, emergency department visits, hospital admission, and deaths were seen among older adults, according to research published in the June 8 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control…
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Study on heavy drinking in young adults and the psychological impacts of COVID-19 yields unexpected findings
A novel longitudinal study on heavy drinking in young adults and the psychological impacts of COVID-19 has revealed some unexpected findings that challenge preconceived notions regarding pandemic-related alcohol use. In a sample of nearly 500 young adults ranging in age…
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Telehealth is growing in use, acceptance among Americans, says poll
Many Americans have used telehealth and would turn to it for mental health care, a new online poll shows. Conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA) from March 26 to April 5, the poll found that 38% had used telehealth…
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Deep disparities persist in who gets exposed to secondhand smoke
Harmful secondhand tobacco smoke remains more widespread than most people think, experts say, and exposure is particularly high for children, Black adults and people living below the poverty line. One of the biggest hurdles is smokers often underestimate the levels…
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Vaccine inequality in India sends many falling through gaps
As the coronavirus tears through India, night watchman Sagar Kumar thinks constantly about getting vaccines for himself and his family of five amid critical shortages of shots in the country. But even if he knew how to get one, it…
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‘Smart Toilet’ With AI Scans Stool for Blood, Consistency
A ‘smart toilet’ in development uses artificial intelligence (AI) to scan stool for consistency and presence of blood — and early evidence suggests it is more accurate than patient self-reporting, a study reveals. The remote, automated, real-time analysis and reporting…
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US allows Pfizer vaccine in fridge for a month
Pfizer’s Covid vaccine can be kept in a refrigerator for up to a MONTH before it spoils instead of just five days, FDA says FDA on Wednesday authorized a new label for Pfizer’s vaccine allowing it to be stored at…
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