Many Americans take supplements for immune support, but doctor recommendations are low
Before the pandemic, about 1 in 9 U.S. adults used dietary supplements for immune benefits, with usage varying by age ...
Tag: Pandemic
COVID-19 pandemic linked to increased emergency department walkouts
Researchers have long known that patients who leave emergency departments before medically advised use more emergency care services, are more ...
Early adult death rates remain higher than expected post-pandemic
New research from the University of Minnesota and Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) shows that death rates for ...
Ventilation and air cleaners may increase aerosol spread in hospitals
Increased use of ventilation and air cleaners, designed to mitigate the spread of viral infections in hospitals, is likely to ...
The growing inequality in life expectancy among Americans
The life expectancy among Native Americans in the western United States has dropped below 64 years, close to life expectancies ...
New EU project aims to advance pandemic preparedness
With viral disease emergence expected to accelerate, preparing for possible future pandemics is paramount. Beyond saving lives during outbreaks, robust ...
Better food, better mood: The role of diet quality in mental health
Fresh vs. processed: How diet quality holds the secret to managing depression, shedding light on the true impact of what’s ...
Human protein MxA restricts H5N1, but virus mutations raise alarms
Researchers uncover how a key human immune protein curbs H5N1 avian flu, but the virus is evolving—could we be on ...
Study highlights the importance of diagnostic tests in pandemic response
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted how crucial testing is for disease preparedness and response, and new research from the Johns Hopkins ...
KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Francis Collins on supporting NIH and finding common ground
Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News' weekly health policy news podcast, "What the Health?" ...
