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Which HCPs Are Most Likely to Get COVID Vaccine?

Medscape's reader poll also found that few respondents think there will be a readily available vaccine by the end of 2020, but most think one will come by the end of 2021. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/3hXlt9i via IFTTT

How COVID-19 Raced Through a Georgia Summer Camp

A report on how the new coronavirus spread rapidly through a summer camp in Georgia suggests kids transmit the virus very well . from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/2EB3OWp via IFTTT

First U.S. Dog With COVID-19 Has Died

Whether the dog died from the coronavirus or lymphoma isn't clear. Buddy got sick in April but it wasn't until May that a vet confirmed the animal was infected. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/33d8Mmx via IFTTT

Another Effect of COVID: Lasting Hearing Problems?

When the patients were asked if they had any changes in their hearing, 13% said it was worse. Eight patients said their hearing had deteriorated and eight said they had tinnitus (ringing in the ears). from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/31kxCyv via IFTTT

A Long Road to Recovery for Some COVID Survivors

After fighting COVID-19, many patients struggle to walk or even turn over in their beds. Physical therapists help them regain the strength to do those everyday tasks independently. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/2EEBSB9 via IFTTT

Study Reveals How Coronavirus Travels Indoors

For the study, they created a model of how these aerosols travel in indoor spaces such rooms, elevators and supermarkets. They also compared how the virus did in various types of ventilation and with different spacing of people within a room. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/33dzRWT via IFTTT

Pandemic Could Complicate Hurricane Season

The average hurricane season has about 12 named storms, but up to 20 storms are being predicted this season, according to Marshall Shepherd, director of the Atmospheric Sciences Program at the University of Georgia. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/2Dl1LVR via IFTTT

American Cancer Society Recommends HPV Test

The new guideline calls for an initial cervix screening at age 25, followed by the human papillomavirus (HPV) test every five years, continuing through age 65, the guideline says. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/3fclu7h via IFTTT

Gynecological Cancers Not Tied to Severe COVID-19

The results, published online July 31 in the journal Cancer, revealed that these women had similar hospitalization rates and death as those who only had COVID-19. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/39HFE88 via IFTTT

New Study Shows Kids Are COVID Spreaders, Too

Coronavirus testing performed in Chicago in March and April shows that children and teens tend to have as much virus in their nasal passages as adults, according to a research letter published online July 30 in JAMA Pediatrics. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/312wlf9 via IFTTT

FDA Warns of Silver, Other Bogus COVID-19 Cures

Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, the FDA has issued more than 90 warning letters about fraudulent products claiming to prevent or cure the disease. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/2BKnfev via IFTTT

Former GOP Candidate Herman Cain Dies of COVID-19

Businessman Herman Cain, a former Republican candidate for president and CEO of Godfather's Pizza, died 4 weeks after being hospitalized with COVID-19. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/2DgRslR via IFTTT

11 States May Need ICU Docs as COVID Cases Surge

While the focus has been on the danger of depleting ICU beds, workforce shortages in these units can be an even greater problem, the researchers said. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/3hNfVhx via IFTTT

Ginsburg Hospitalized for Non-Surgical Procedure

It's been a tough month, health-wise, for Ginsburg. On July 17 she announced that she underwent chemotherapy to help fight a recurrence of pancreatic cancer, CNN reported. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/3k54cwO via IFTTT

High Stakes

Circumventing the misassigned stigma associated with hemp in India, Harshaavardhan Redi Sirupa and Namrata Reddy Sirupa have carefully carved a space for themselves in the luxury wellness industry with Satliva, a home-grown skincare brand with hemp seed oil at its heart. Here, they talk about the natural beauty brand's bestselling products, why they're great for the monsoon and the founders' commitment to sustainability from Verve Magazine https://ift.tt/2XdhoFV

Stressors Harming U.S. Families During Pandemic

Just over a quarter of parents said their mental health had deteriorated during the pandemic, and about 14% said their kids' behavioral health suffered. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/3135qA1 via IFTTT

Diamond Princess Saga Began with One COVID Carrier

An outbreak aboard the ship eventually led to nearly 700 infections and seven deaths from COVID-19. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/3hSnV0N via IFTTT

One Disease Mosquitoes Don't Spread: Coronavirus

The researchers found that the new coronavirus can't replicate in three common species of mosquitoes -- Aedes aegypti, Aedes albopictus and Culex quinquefasciatus -- and therefore cannot be transmitted to humans. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/33dOLMu via IFTTT

Blood Test Heralds New Era in Alzheimer's Diagnosis

A study led by Swedish researchers found the test did more than differentiate between Alzheimer's and other types of dementia. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/3hMELhp via IFTTT

Hydroxychloroquine No COVID Cure, Experts Warn

Experts are warning about messages in a controversial video shared by President Donald Trump touting the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine as a recommended treatment for COVID-19. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/2ExUe6P via IFTTT

Misinformation, Disagreement Hinder COVID Messaging

This conflicting information can leave the consumer wondering who to believe and, more importantly, what advice to follow. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/2X7y3uB via IFTTT

Women’s Prickly Relationships With Personal Grooming During Quarantine 

Have women reclaimed make-up and skincare as a form of empowerment, or have we simply submitted to a capitalist power structure that would like us to believe consumerism equals emancipation? Verve delves into these grey areas as four women examine their changing relationships with beauty under lockdown.  from Verve Magazine https://ift.tt/3ga7xIv

Colour Me Natural

Inspired by the benefits of fruit and plant extracts from a very early age, Tanisha Varalwar recently founded her own natural and organic beauty line, Tsara Cosmetics. The young entrepreneur talks to Verve about the shaping of this new sustainable venture, the importance of being toxin-free and the factors that inspired her to go ahead with its launch despite the current scenario from Verve Magazine https://ift.tt/2X8iqTB

Common Diabetes Meds Tied to Complication Risk

People taking a class of diabetes medications called SGLT2s have up to three times the risk for a serious complication called diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) compared to people taking another drug, new research reveals. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/2EsWMDc via IFTTT

Yet Another Study Finds Vaccines Are Safe

Vaccine hesitancy among Americans has been highlighted as a potential problem in the nation's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with some experts concerned that too many folks simply won't get a coronavirus vaccine even if one proves safe and effective. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/3g98sZB via IFTTT

Trump's National Security Adviser Tests Positive

President Donald Trump's national security adviser, Robert O'Brien, has tested positive for the coronavirus and is exhibiting mild symptoms. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/2X5tnW3 via IFTTT

Concussion Ups Odds for Many Brain Conditions

The study of more than 186,000 Canadians found that those who suffered a concussion were more likely to develop any of several conditions, including: attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); depression or anxiety; Parkinson's disease; or dementia. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/334rKMe via IFTTT

Survivors' COVID Antibodies May Be a Powerful Gift

These antibodies are among the most potent against the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and could be produced by drug companies in large quantities, according to a team from Columbia University Irving Medical Center. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/2X4ughM via IFTTT

WebMD Poll: Most Would Wait on COVID Vaccine

Fewer than half of people plan to get a coronavirus vaccine in the first year it’s available, and an even smaller group -- fewer than a third -- say they’ll get it in the first 90 days, a new WebMD reader poll finds. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/2Ei5ELF via IFTTT

Hundreds Sickened by Parasite in Bagged Salad

The salads were made by Fresh Express at a plant in Illinois and may be contaminated with cyclospora. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/3jIh9fD via IFTTT

Lab-Created Virus Can Help COVID-19 Research

Researchers said the hybrid virus could help scientists evaluate a range of antibody-based preventives and treatments for COVID-19. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/2Ddb7CU via IFTTT

In Rush to Publish, Some COVID Studies Not Reliable

Only 75 out of 664 clinical trials for COVID-19 -- about 11% -- have all the hallmarks of a scientific study that could be expected to produce solid results, according to the study published online July 27 in JAMA Internal Medicine. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/2WZ0Ukw via IFTTT

How to Counter the Anti-Mask Backlash? Empathy

As coronavirus cases in the United States soar, face mask mandates have been issued by a growing number of cities, states and national retailers. The mandates make sense, health experts say. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/39BCNxI via IFTTT

Could the Flu Shot Lower Your Risk for Alzheimer's?

Two new studies being presented Monday at this summer's virtual Alzheimer's Association International Conference found a lower incidence of Alzheimer's in people who got flu and pneumonia vaccines. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/2WZobD0 via IFTTT

COVID 'Super Spreaders' Fill Room With Virus

Most infected people with a typical COVID viral load don't flood the air with coronavirus-infected respiratory droplets, and the risk of catching the virus from them tends to be low, estimates show. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/2CRWEN2 via IFTTT

Doctors Worry About COVID's Effects on Hispanics

While race and ethnicity data about the coronavirus isn’t complete, the reported numbers so far suggest Hispanic American adults of any race are disproportionately represented in certain coronavirus measures: from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/2BzQpgh via IFTTT

COVID Vaccine Candidate Now in Final Phase Testing

This is only one of the many vaccines under development worldwide. Other trials are underway in China and Britain, and final tests have started in Brazil and other countries. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/30Rrv4b via IFTTT

Will COVID Vaccine Trials Reflect U.S. Diversity?

Although racial minorities, older people and those with underlying medical conditions are most at risk from COVID-19, they’ve historically been the least likely to be included in clinical trials for treatments for serious diseases. Will that change with COVID-19? from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/3ggGw60 via IFTTT

One Third of Outpatients With COVID-19 Are Unwell Weeks Later

Among young adults with no chronic medical condition, 19% reported not having returned to wellness 2 to 3 weeks later, a CDC survey found. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/39DRsIz via IFTTT

Many U.S. Homes Too Cramped to Stop COVID's Spread

Researchers found that more than 20% of households nationwide lacked enough bedrooms and bathrooms to allow a person with COVID-19 to isolate. That covers roughly one-quarter of the population. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/3eZzoK7 via IFTTT

With Precautions, Unlikely Baby Gets COVID from Mom

There were no cases of coronavirus transmission to the babies during birth or after two weeks of breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/2ZXgmjh via IFTTT

More Layers Are Better With Homemade Face Masks

A video recording showed that the 3-ply surgical mask was the most effective, but even a single-layer mask reduced the spread of droplets. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/39rMlLx via IFTTT

Sports After Lockdown: Take It Slow

People who weren't active before the pandemic might want to view the reopening of facilities as an opportunity to improve their health and fitness levels, or to take up a new sport or activity. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/3f4quLu via IFTTT

U.S. Surpasses 4 Million COVID-19 Cases

The U.S. has now reported more than 4 million confirmed cases of the coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/2WN3GJN via IFTTT

Several Steroids May Also Help Battle COVID-19

The findings may also help pinpoint which hospitalized patients stand to benefit, and which ones could actually be harmed. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/32Jo8iu via IFTTT

Blood Test Might Spot Cancer Years Earlier

More research is needed to confirm the test's accuracy. But these initial results "offer hope," said researcher Kun Zhang, a professor of bioengineering at the University of California, San Diego. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/3eVyONx via IFTTT

Sweet News: Chocolate May Help Your Heart

The study found that people who ate one or more servings of chocolate a week were up to 10% less likely to have heart disease than people who ate less or no chocolate weekly. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/39mCjeB via IFTTT

Another COVID Mystery: Why Some Fall Ill Twice

Experts are puzzling over cases where people have had COVID-19 twice. There’s been no comprehensive study of cases like this, and no one knows yet whether reinfection is possible, especially so soon after someone has recovered. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/2BnybOO via IFTTT

Hair Loss an Unexpected COVID Misery for Many

The link between hair loss and COVID is just starting to be reported and recognized in research. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/3hvk1L3 via IFTTT

COVID Fears Shouldn't Keep You From the ER

Patients need to understand that hospitals provide safe care and quick treatment is essential to prevent death and disability, doctors say. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/3hpyR5y via IFTTT

Coffee: Good for You or Not?

The news is good for coffee lovers: Caffeinated coffee does not appear to raise any disease risks, and is instead linked to lower odds of various diseases from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/32TWCPv via IFTTT

COVID-19 Spreading Faster Than Testing Capacity

Major test processor LabCorp says the coronavirus is spreading faster in the U.S. than labs can test for it. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/2ZTBGWT via IFTTT

Pandemic Has ER Docs Stressed Out and Weary: Survey

The doctors reported having moderate to severe anxiety at work and at home. They expressed worry about exposing relatives and friends to the new coronavirus, and most reported changes in behavior toward family and friends -- especially fewer signs of affection. from WebMD Health https://ift.tt/2OPlsYh via IFTTT