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The CDC now recommends that individuals aged 65 and older, as well as those who are moderately or severely immunocompromised, receive a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine six months after their initial dose. This guideline, endorsed by CDC Director Mandy Cohen, highlights the increased risk of severe disease for these groups and emphasizes the importance of maintaining vaccination ...
The American Psychological Association's latest "Stress in America" poll highlights significant stressors affecting public health, with 77% of adults citing the nation's future as a primary concern. This year, stress linked to the 2024 presidential election has risen to 69%, up from 52% in 2016. Key societal stressors include healthcare (55%), violence and crime (54%), and misinformation (82%...
A recent report published in Lancet Public Health highlights the significant public health threat posed by the rise of online gambling. It reveals that nearly 16% of adults and over 26% of adolescents using online casinos and slot machines suffer from gambling disorders. The study estimates that up to 449 million people could be affected globally, with around 80 million adults diagnosed with ...
Youth tobacco product use has reached a 25-year low, with 2.25 million U.S. middle and high school students reporting current use in 2024, down from 2.80 million in 2023. This decline is driven by reduced e-cigarette and hookah use. However, disparities persist, as tobacco use remains prevalent among more than 2 million students, with certain groups, such as American Indian or Alaska Native s...
  As flu season approaches, it's vital to recognize flu vaccination as a key public health priority. The CDC's updated flu vaccination toolkit offers valuable resources to support your outreach efforts. This includes refreshed “Wild to Mild” social media assets and print-ready materials, as well as digital advertisements in select cities like Atlanta and Chicago.   In partnership...
A recent CDC report estimates that 15.5 million U.S. adults have ADHD, with nearly half having used telehealth for ADHD-related services. Approximately one-third of adults with ADHD take stimulant medication, but 71.5% of them reported challenges filling their prescriptions. This study, based on CDC’s Rapid Survey System, provides the first national estimates in over a decade on adult ADHD pr...
A new study published in JAMA Network Open found that children and adolescents are 1.5 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes after a Covid-19 infection compared to those with other respiratory illnesses. The risk is even higher for children with obesity or those hospitalized with Covid-19.   Although the absolute risk remains low, this raises concerns about post-Covid monitoring...
U.S. households can now order four free at-home COVID-19 tests to help monitor and prevent the spread of the virus. These rapid antigen tests provide results in 30 minutes, require no lab drop-off, and can be used even without symptoms or up-to-date vaccinations.   Some tests may have extended expiration dates, so check the FDA’s updated list before discarding expired tests. Reporting ...
The FDA has declared a shortage of three critical intravenous drugs—Dextrose 70% IV Solution, Lactated Ringers IV Solution, and Peritoneal Dialysis Solution—following the shutdown of Baxter International's North Carolina manufacturing plant due to Hurricane Helene. These solutions are vital for patient rehydration and support in kidney failure treatment.   The FDA's declaration allows ...