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english.elpais.com
2 months ago
Health

The risk of depression skyrockets when ultra-processed foods exceed 30% of a person's diet

Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease, mental health disorders, diabetes, and early death.
Public health policies should focus on reducing consumption of ultra-processed foods to improve population health. [ more ]
The Atlantic
2 months ago
Coronavirus

Why Are We Still Flu-ifying COVID?

COVID policies are becoming more similar to flu policies, such as annual reformulation of vaccines and commercialization of tests and treatments.
Population immunity is making COVID more flu-like with decreased hospitalization and mortality rates, quicker symptom development, and potential for less severe illness, especially with vaccination. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
3 months ago
Coronavirus

The CDC hasn't nixed its 5-day COVID isolation ruleyet. Here's why it might

CDC considering updating COVID-19 isolation guidelines to allow people testing positive to leave isolation after 24 hours symptom-free.
Evolution of public health policies and living with new pathogens like COVID-19 highlighted by potential CDC guideline revisions. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Public health

Sewage could be California's next tool in fighting the opioid epidemic

Routine wastewater drug testing proposed in California to combat opioid epidemic
Wastewater monitoring to inform public health policies and law enforcement practices [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Public health

C.D.C. Considers Ending 5-Day Isolation Period for Covid

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is considering loosening its recommendations on how long people should isolate after testing positive for COVID-19.
The proposed guidelines would allow individuals to return to work or school if they have been fever-free for at least 24 hours without medication, aligning with the standards for other respiratory infections like the flu. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago
Public health

For 60+ years, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines have evaded scientists. But now that's changed [Sponsored]

RSV vaccinations are now available to help prevent lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV in adults over 60 years old.
Dr. Temi Folaranmi discusses her career combating diseases and viruses, and the importance of public health policies based on sound research and data. [ more ]
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