Aug 03 Scientists are piecing together the puzzle of long COVID. Here’s what to know By Ziyad Al-Aly, The Conversation A new study finds the risks of developing long COVID declined over the first two years of the pandemic. But unvaccinated adults were more than twice as likely to get long COVID compared with those who were vaccinated. Continue reading
Jul 30 U.S. will buy regular flu shots for farmworkers to prevent bird flu from getting more dangerous By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Health officials are worried about what might happen if people are infected with bird flu and seasonal flu at the same time. It's possible the viruses could swap gene segments, in a process that scientists call reassortment. Continue reading
Jul 29 Blood test for colon cancer gets U.S. regulator approval By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The test isn't a replacement for colonoscopies, but provides a noninvasive approach to screening. Continue reading
Jul 29 The advice mental health experts give experienced Olympians By Laura Santhanam Athletes are increasingly weighing their own mental health against the demands of sport and pressure to perform, including those who have entered the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Continue reading
Jul 28 Watch 7:23 The causes and consequences of a decline in doctors going into pediatric care By John Yang, Satvi Sunkara An ongoing shortage of pediatric specialists in areas like neurology and pulmonology has meant long waits or long drives for specialized care. Experts warn that missing early treatment and prevention of diseases can mean more problems and higher costs down… Continue watching
Jul 28 Watch 2:13 Meet the wild chimpanzees revealing the medicinal properties of plants to researchers Scientists are uncovering the healing power of plants with help from an unlikely source: chimpanzees. For years, researchers at the University of Oxford have taken samples of plants favored by injured wild chimps to learn about their medicinal properties. Sangeeta… Continue watching
Jul 28 Blood tests for Alzheimer’s may be coming to your doctor’s office. Here are 4 things to know By Lauren Neergaard New blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease faster and more accurately, researchers reported Sunday – but some appear to work far better than others. Continue reading
Jul 26 Some deli meats made by Boar’s Head recalled as health officials investigate listeria outbreak By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press The USDA said a sample of Boar's Head liverwurst from a Maryland store tested positive for listeria. The sample was from an unopened package, collected by health officials. Continue reading
Jul 24 A twice-yearly injection against HIV offers ‘stunning’ protection, experts say By Maria Cheng, Gerald Imray, Associated Press Twice-yearly shots used to treat AIDS were 100 percent effective in preventing new infections in women, according to study results published Wednesday. Continue reading
Jul 23 WATCH: Tipping Point: Colorado River Reckoning- A PBS News Special By Miles O'Brien Forty million people depend on the Colorado River for water, but that vital resource is in peril, given the river's storage system is at an estimated 41 percent capacity as of June 2024. Continue reading