Parts of the World Seeing New COVID-19 Variant
New variant has been spotted in the Mediterranean, Southeast Asia, Western Pacific regions
Race, Ethnicity Influence Sodium Sources, Sodium Reduction Behavior
Pizza, soup, chicken were top sources of sodium across racial, ethnic groups; top four sources were different for Asian Americans
Former Surgeon General Warns Social Media Is Harming Children’s Health
Parent-Mediated Intervention Beneficial for Toddlers Who Are Deaf
Intervention effect on child communication significantly greater for children exposed to signs
2015 to 2021 Saw Decrease in Incidence of Dementia
Increase in prevalence seen during same period; narrowing of gap in incidence between White and Black, White and Hispanic from 2015 to 2021
Higher Social Media Use Tied to Subsequent Depressive Symptoms in Youth
However, when accounting for demographic and family-level factors, between-person differences were not significant
Severe Exacerbations Down With As-Needed Albuterol-Budesonide for Mild Asthma
Severe exacerbation occurred in fewer patients receiving albuterol-budesonide versus those receiving albuterol only
Standardized Branding of Disposable Vaping Devices Reduces Young People’s Interest
Reduction in interest was more pronounced among smokers
Semaglutide Plus Intensive Behavioral Therapy Most Beneficial for Weight Loss
Strong outcomes seen in terms of weight loss, with lower doses of semaglutide used