COVID-19 Impact on Homeless People in U.S. Not as Bad as Feared
Just over 1,200 of the estimated 66,000 homeless people in Los Angeles have been diagnosed with the virus
Pitavastatin Effective for Lowering Lipids
Review shows it is more powerful for LDL cholesterol lowering than atorvastatin, rosuvastatin, and fluvastatin
Baby Boomers Showing Higher Rates of Cognitive Decline
Declines seen universally across genders, races/ethnicities, education, and income levels
Neck Gaiters ‘Worse Than Nothing’ in Preventing COVID-19 Spread
Researchers find using neck gaiter could actually spread the virus further than using no face covering at all
Exposure to Outdoor Air Pollution May Increase Risk for CVD
Findings seen for adults living in 21 high-income, middle-income, and low-income countries
Outdoor Artificial Light at Night May Worsen Sleep in Teens
Also, outdoor artificial nighttime light associated with higher risk for mental health disorders in adolescents
Return-to-School Recommendations Issued for Organ Transplant Recipients
Shared decision-making recommended for solid organ transplant recipient families, professionals
Bisphosphonates Safe but May Not Improve Bone Marrow Lesion Volume
However, a trend was seen toward a decrease in bone marrow lesion volume
More Than One-Third of U.S. Children Consume Fast Food
Children and adolescents consumed 13.8 percent of their daily calories from fast food on a given day
Racial, Ethnic Disparities in Flu Shot Seen at Dialysis Facilities
Vaccination lower at U.S. dialysis facilities with higher proportions of Black and Hispanic patients
