U.S. Life Expectancy Disadvantage Began in 1950s, Worsened Over Time
Fifty-six countries from six continents surpassed U.S. life expectancy during 1933 to 2021
FDA Panel Backs RSV Vaccine for Infants, Some Toddlers
Monoclonal antibody shot would protect against RSV in infants born during or entering their first RSV season
ChatGPT Offers Evidence-Based Answers for Common Public Health Questions
However, responses generally offered advice and not referrals to resources
CDC Raises Alarm About Meningitis Threat to Patients Visiting Mexican Surgical Clinics
The CDC says patients could be in danger even if they have no symptoms or just mild ones
COVID-19-Associated Smell, Taste Disturbance Is Declining
Odds ratios for COVID-19-associated smell or taste disturbance significantly reduced, reaching 0.070 during omicron B peak interval
Almost All Blood Donors Had SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies by Third Quarter of 2022
47.7 percent of those ≥16 years had hybrid immunity, with the lowest prevalence seen for adults aged ≥65 years
Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir Effective for Outpatient Treatment of COVID-19
Reduces 30-day risk for hospitalization and death, while only death was reduced in association with molnupiravir
Foodborne Illness Outbreaks Most Often Involve Norovirus
About 40 percent of outbreaks had at least one factor linked to food contamination by ill or infectious food worker
8.2 Percent of Adults Do Not Take Meds as Prescribed Due to Cost
Likelihood of not taking medication as prescribed due to cost increased for women versus men and for those with disabilities
Twelve Symptoms Contribute to Postacute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2
Symptom-based postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 definition includes postexertional malaise, fatigue, brain fog, dizziness, GI symptoms
