MIS-C Incidence 316 Persons Per 1 Million SARS-CoV-2 Infections
Incidence was higher in Black, Hispanic or Latino, and Asian or Pacific Islander persons versus Whites
Obesity-Related Outcomes Up for Metabolically Healthy Obese
Those with MHO had increased rates of diabetes, ASCVD, heart failure versus metabolically healthy without obesity
Weight Control Product Use in Adolescence Ups Risk for Later Eating Disorder
Findings seen among teens followed for 10 years into early adulthood
UnitedHealthcare Delays New Policy on Emergency Department Visits
After backlash from major hospital and doctor groups, company has put new policy about reimbursement for nonurgent care on hold
$5.1 Billion Effort to Eradicate Polio Announced
There were 1,226 cases of polio worldwide in 2020, compared with 138 in 2018
U.S. to Send 500 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses to Countries Desperate for Shots
First 200 million doses will be sent out this year, with 300 million more shared in the first half of next year
Arsenic Levels Trigger Recall of Beech-Nut Infant Cereal
No illnesses related to the recalled products have been reported, according to the company
Houston Methodist Suspends Nearly 200 Workers Who Refuse COVID-19 Vaccines
Nearly 25,000 workers met Monday's deadline to be fully immunized, but 178 failed to do so and were suspended
Recent Decline Seen in Diabetes Control Among U.S. Adults
After a long period of progress, glycemic and blood pressure control declined while lipid control plateaued in adults with diabetes
Neurological, Neuropsychiatric Symptoms Common in COVID-19
Symptoms with the highest prevalence included anosmia, weakness, fatigue, dysgeusia, myalgia, and depression
