A recent The Lancet Psychiatry study investigated whether psychiatric and cognitive symptoms commence or persist beyond a year of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related hospitalization. They investigated early aspects of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection that predict long-term symptoms and relationships between the symptoms and occupational functioning. Study: Cognitive and psychiatric…

In a recent study published in the journal PLOS ONE, researchers from the United States of America investigated the antiviral effects of valproic acid (VPA), alone and in combination with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), against infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). They found that VPA, especially when combined with DHA, reduced SARS-CoV-2 infection…

In a recent study published in Science Advances, researchers evaluated the impact of mucosal versus intramuscular vaccine immunization on airborne infection and transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in Syrian hamsters. ​​​​​​​Study:  Mucosal immunization with ChAd-SARS-CoV-2-S prevents sequential transmission of SARS-CoV-2 to unvaccinated hamsters . Image Credit: luchschenF/Shutterstock.com Background  SARS-CoV-2…

In a recent study published in the journal Nature Medicine, researchers in the United Kingdom (UK) estimated the onset age, number of years spent, and life loss in diabetes-related multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs) among 46 million English adults. They found that diabetes accelerated the onset of severe MLTCs by 15–20 years, significantly reduced life expectancy,…

A recent Nature Communications study assesses the impact of different coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine doses on cardiovascular safety in millions of adults in England. Study:  Cohort study of cardiovascular safety of different COVID-19 vaccination doses among 46 million adults in England . Image Credit: pedro7merino / Shutterstock.com Understanding the safety…

Scientists at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), USA, have detected H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIV) in cattle and milk samples collected from two dairy farms in Texas.   The study, which is currently available on the medRxiv preprint* server, highlights the need to develop  effective interventions against H5N1 HPAIV to prevent pathogen spillover.…

A recent study published in BMC Public Health investigated the association between electronic cigarette (EC) use and respiratory health in adults. They found that both short- and long-term use of EC elevated the risk of various respiratory symptoms. Study:  Vaping habits and respiratory symptoms using a smartphone app platform . Image Credit: bennphoto/Shutterstock.com …

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers investigated how income or job loss during the initial phases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is linked to subsequent psychological distress. Their findings indicate that individuals experiencing income or job loss showed significant levels of higher psychological distress after 29 months, highlighting the…

In a new study led by UNC Charlotte researchers from the Center for Computational Intelligence to Predict Health and Environmental Risks (CIPHER) and the North Carolina Research Campus at Kannapolis, University scholars have found evidence that the latest variants of H5N1 influenza -; commonly known as avian or bird flu -; are better at evading…

In a recent study published in the JAMA Network Open, researchers examined changes in United States (US) adults' trust in physicians and hospitals during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and its association with health-related behaviors. Study: Trust in Physicians and Hospitals During the COVID-19 Pandemic in a 50-State Survey of US Adults.…