Are the Trump team's actions affecting your research? How to contact NatureTrump's presidency has significantly impacted US research institutions and scientific practices.Major disruptions in research funding and practices occurred under Trump's administration.
Florida Issues Blatantly False "Guidance" on Latest COVID-19 BoostersThe CDC advises all individuals over 6 months to get the updated COVID-19 booster, countering Florida's misleading guidelines.
Doctors Rush to Access CDC Archives After Website Is Purged on Trump's OrdersFederal government's health guidelines are being disrupted by recent executive orders, leading to serious implications for patient care and health equity.
New COVID vaccine booster: Why you should waitOlder Americans should get another COVID shot, but should wait six months after the first dose for optimal timing.
Got COVID? Here are the updated 2024 isolation guidelinesCDC updates COVID isolation guidelines to be symptom-based rather than time-based.If sick, stay home; if symptoms persist, further isolation may be necessary.Masks are essential if you cannot isolate during an illness.
CDC issues warning about children's splash padsSplash pads have been linked to over 10,000 illnesses, prompting CDC advice for parents to take precautions to prevent outbreaks.
New York Sees First Death From Mosquito-Borne EEE VirusHow to Protect YourselfThe rise in mosquito-borne viruses, specifically EEE, poses serious public health threats with fatal consequences and no available vaccine.
Florida Issues Blatantly False "Guidance" on Latest COVID-19 BoostersThe CDC advises all individuals over 6 months to get the updated COVID-19 booster, countering Florida's misleading guidelines.
Doctors Rush to Access CDC Archives After Website Is Purged on Trump's OrdersFederal government's health guidelines are being disrupted by recent executive orders, leading to serious implications for patient care and health equity.
New COVID vaccine booster: Why you should waitOlder Americans should get another COVID shot, but should wait six months after the first dose for optimal timing.
Got COVID? Here are the updated 2024 isolation guidelinesCDC updates COVID isolation guidelines to be symptom-based rather than time-based.If sick, stay home; if symptoms persist, further isolation may be necessary.Masks are essential if you cannot isolate during an illness.
CDC issues warning about children's splash padsSplash pads have been linked to over 10,000 illnesses, prompting CDC advice for parents to take precautions to prevent outbreaks.
New York Sees First Death From Mosquito-Borne EEE VirusHow to Protect YourselfThe rise in mosquito-borne viruses, specifically EEE, poses serious public health threats with fatal consequences and no available vaccine.
What A Trump Presidency Means For California | KQEDThe CDC now advises comprehensive testing for farmworkers after contact with infected animals to prevent the spread of bird flu.
It's not just IUDs. Gynecologists and patients are focused on making procedures less painfulPain management during IUD insertion and similar procedures is vital, with local anesthetics like lidocaine being recommended by the CDC for reducing discomfort.
Opinion | It's an Invasive, Painful Procedure. Why Don't We Treat It Like One?Pain management during IUD insertion is critical, but recommendations are often based on limited evidence and continue to reflect a dismissal of women's pain.
Health Officials Urge Doctors to Address I.U.D. Insertion PainFederal health officials recommend counseling on pain management before IUD insertion to address discomfort and validate women's experiences.
It's not just IUDs. Gynecologists and patients are focused on making procedures less painfulPain management during IUD insertion and similar procedures is vital, with local anesthetics like lidocaine being recommended by the CDC for reducing discomfort.
Opinion | It's an Invasive, Painful Procedure. Why Don't We Treat It Like One?Pain management during IUD insertion is critical, but recommendations are often based on limited evidence and continue to reflect a dismissal of women's pain.
Health Officials Urge Doctors to Address I.U.D. Insertion PainFederal health officials recommend counseling on pain management before IUD insertion to address discomfort and validate women's experiences.
You Tested Positive for Covid. Can You Still Travel?Travelers are facing uncertainties due to new COVID variants and rising infection rates, impacting summer travel plans.
How Long Is Covid Contagious?Positive COVID-19 individuals' contagiousness varies; immunity aids recovery. C.D.C. recommends isolation for 5 days post-positive test, then caution in public activities.
Health workers fear it's profits before protection as CDC revisits airborne transmissionHospital leadership instructed health workers to forgo N95 masks early in the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to infections and deaths among frontline workers.Research on airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 was disregarded due to shortages and cost concerns around N95 masks, highlighting challenges in following scientific advice during emergencies.
US health officials drop five-day isolation time for Covid-19CDC changes isolation guidelines for Covid-19 positive individuals to 5 days with improving symptoms and no fever for 24 hours.Experts concerned the new guidelines may increase infection risk for vulnerable individuals.
Advocates Worry New COVID Guidelines Will Have a Disparate Impact on People with Disabilities - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyCOVID-19 is the fourth leading cause of death in America. About 6.8% of Americans have long COVID, leading to more living with disabilities due to the virus.
How Will New CDC COVID Guidelines Affect Workplaces? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyThe CDC's new guidelines recommend a 24-hour isolation period from when fever subsides.The guidelines do not explicitly require recently infected individuals to wear masks in the workplace.
You Tested Positive for Covid. Can You Still Travel?Travelers are facing uncertainties due to new COVID variants and rising infection rates, impacting summer travel plans.
How Long Is Covid Contagious?Positive COVID-19 individuals' contagiousness varies; immunity aids recovery. C.D.C. recommends isolation for 5 days post-positive test, then caution in public activities.
Health workers fear it's profits before protection as CDC revisits airborne transmissionHospital leadership instructed health workers to forgo N95 masks early in the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to infections and deaths among frontline workers.Research on airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 was disregarded due to shortages and cost concerns around N95 masks, highlighting challenges in following scientific advice during emergencies.
US health officials drop five-day isolation time for Covid-19CDC changes isolation guidelines for Covid-19 positive individuals to 5 days with improving symptoms and no fever for 24 hours.Experts concerned the new guidelines may increase infection risk for vulnerable individuals.
Advocates Worry New COVID Guidelines Will Have a Disparate Impact on People with Disabilities - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyCOVID-19 is the fourth leading cause of death in America. About 6.8% of Americans have long COVID, leading to more living with disabilities due to the virus.
How Will New CDC COVID Guidelines Affect Workplaces? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyThe CDC's new guidelines recommend a 24-hour isolation period from when fever subsides.The guidelines do not explicitly require recently infected individuals to wear masks in the workplace.
COVID-Cautious Americans Feel AbandonedCDC updates COVID-19 guidelines causing trust issuesReal-time data on infections is limited
Opinion: How should we deal with COVID now?CDC updates COVID guidelines on isolation period to align with symptom improvement and no fever for at least 24 hours.Debate arises over the new CDC guidelines, with some supporting the clarity while others question the lack of scientific basis.
USPS will stop accepting orders for free COVID tests on March 8Government-run efforts to provide free COVID-19 tests and Pfizer's antiviral are ending due to slowing trends.ASPR has delivered over 1.8 billion free tests and will continue distributing to select facilities beyond the closure of the household shipment program.
Measles Q&A: Do I need a booster? And other answersMeasles cases rising in the U.S.Vaccination is crucial for prevention
The CDC has relaxed COVID guidelines. Will schools and day cares follow suit?CDC updates guidelines for COVID-19 in schoolsDifferences in how schools and child care centers follow CDC recommendations
Dog attacks 2 kids walking to school, then bystander rushes to help, California cops sayDogs can bite even trusted family pets.Over 4.5 million people in the U.S. are bitten by dogs annually.