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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Researchers find that high-income countries saw the most significant increase in gender mortality gaps.
A commentator likened the drug's effects to those of a vaccine against the indirect effects of a pathogen, without waning over time.
The authorization of Novavax's updated monovalent vaccine gives consumers a protein-based immunization option.
Ahead of a holiday weekend and as schools resume, COVID activity is still elevated with wastewater levels are rising in all regions but the West.
In the personal-benefit group, 65.5% said they will likely get vaccinated.
Accurate reporting of scientific evidence and uncertainty is the collective responsibility of journalists, public health officials, and medical and scientific experts, the authors say.
A study of healthcare workers finds persistent fatigue, tiredness, and shortness of breath have a significant impact on work and life, while another highlights pain as a persistent symptom.
Twenty-two percent believe the falsity that it's less risky to get infected with COVID-19 than to get the vaccine, up from 10% in 2021.
Researchers found that the pandemic was associated with only minor changes in youth mental health overall, but some groups of children fared better than others.
During the study period, 255 COVID-19-related attacks on HCWs were reported, with 18 killed and 147 injured, in addition to damage to 86 facilities.
