It was hard enough for Stephanie to get methadone treatment when she moved to Florida from Indiana last year. The nearest clinic was almost an hour's drive away and she couldn't drive herself. But at least she didn't have to worry about the cost of care. As a parent with young children who was unable…

The study suggests that SARS-CoV-2 infection may negatively affect the health of a significant proportion of young adults. Study:  Clinical and functional assessment of SARS-CoV-2 sequelae among young marines — a panel study.  Image Credit: PeopleImages.com / Yuri A / Shutterstock.com In a recent study published in The Lancet…

One morning in late April, a small brick health clinic along the Thurgood Marshall Highway bustled with patients. There was Joshua McCray, 69, a public bus driver who, four years after catching covid-19, still is too weak to drive. Louvenia McKinney, 77, arrived complaining about shortness of breath. Ponzella McClary brought her 83-year-old mother-in-law, Lula,…

A recent study published in PNAS explores the potential benefits of expanding access to novel weight loss drugs to enhance survival rates in overweight and obese individuals. Study:  Estimating the lives that could be saved by expanded access to weight-loss drugs . Image Credit: Shutterstock AI / Shutterstock.com The threat of…

The information environment in Finland during the coronavirus pandemic was exceptional and intense in many ways. The spread of disinformation and the number of actors involved reached unprecedented levels. The demand for accurate information was enormous, and the situation was constantly evolving. Information was disseminated through various channels. Official information played a crucial role, but…

News coverage of the 2024 election season has often centered on how partisan division has affected our politics. But a new analysis shows that political polarization also poses significant health risks-;by obstructing the implementation of legislation and policies aimed at keeping Americans healthy, by discouraging individual action to address health needs, such as getting a…

A study highlights how strategic use of masks and seating arrangements can significantly reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread during flights, offering crucial insights for safer air travel in future pandemics. Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 on aircraft: A scoping review. Image Credit: ronstik / Shutterstock *Important notice: medRxiv publishes preliminary scientific reports…

Following a low-carb diet may potentially help patients manage disease more effectively and reduce medication use. Study: Effects of a Carbohydrate-Restricted Diet on β-Cell Response in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes. Image Credit: Dulin/Shutterstock.com In a recent study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, a group of researchers evaluated the impact…

COVID-19 is here to stay. As restrictions and human testing have waned, new research is tackling the challenge of how we can monitor, predict, and prevent cases and outbreaks of COVID-19, especially among vulnerable groups like hospitalized patients. One approach is environmental surveillance. The most well-known incarnation is wastewater surveillance, which rose in prominence following…

Research reveals that individuals with anosmia exhibit altered breathing patterns, potentially explaining the link between smell loss and related health conditions. Study: Humans without a sense of smell breathe differently. Image Credit: DimaBerlin/Shutterstock.com In a recent study published in Nature Communications, researchers investigated the respiratory patterns among participants with and without…