Sewer sampling, the authors say, could be expanded to track other infectious diseases such as H5N1 avian flu or mpox or to detect unexpected pathogens.
Plaque growth can lead to a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, and other life-threatening cardiovascular events for as long as 1 year.
Post-exertional malaise, or exercise intolerance, was seen in 36% of those with long COVID.
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The CDC says it's up to state and local officials to determine appropriate mask use, based on metrics.
COVID-19 reduced lifespan by up to 9 years in parts of the United States, per a new "mean unfulfilled lifespan" (MUL) metric, according to a study published yesterday in PLOS One.
The MUL is a new indicator of the impact of mortality shocks, such as the novel coronavirus or other natural disaster, on peoples' lifespan.
All schoolchildren, staff, and teachers should wear masks when indoors this fall, the agency says.
Despite the increased case count, researchers say herd immunity is still far off.
Unlike previous outbreaks, the fungus appeared to have pan-resistance prior to patient treatment.
Also, cases are climbing steeply in Tokyo in the midst of the Summer Olympic Games.
Republicans' intended COVID-19 vaccine uptake rose 7% after watching and reading endorsements from elite Republican leaders versus those from Democrat leaders, according to a study published yesterday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Experts say drug compounding is a stopgap measure, not a solution.
"This is an absolute travesty, because we can prevent deaths. Think this pandemic is over? Think again."
Most people who had severe allergic reactions after the first dose didn't have any issues after the second.
