Real-World Study Shows Power of Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines to Prevent COVID-19
Symptomatic and asymptomatic infection reduced by 81 percent after partial vaccination and by 91 percent after full vaccination
Prevalence of E-Cigarette Use High Among U.S. Students
Among current users, flavored e-cigarette use reported by 84.7 and 73.9 percent of high school and middle school students
Diet May Impact COVID-19 Severity
Lower odds of moderate and severe disease seen among health care workers eating plant-based or fish diets
Whole-Fruit Intake May Reduce Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Total fruit intake inversely associated with serum insulin and HOMA2 of ß-cell function
Recent Increase Seen in COVID-19-Linked Hospitalization for Teens
Of those likely hospitalized primarily for COVID-19 during Jan.1 to March 31, 2021, 31.4 percent were admitted to ICU
Declining COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Threaten Biden’s July 4 Goal
United States is averaging fewer than 1 million shots per day, a decline of more than two-thirds from a peak of 3.4 million in April
Wearable Devices Can Predict Clinical Lab Measurements
Vital sign data collected from wearables offer more consistent and precise depiction of resting heart rate than clinic measures
Gamification Increases Physical Activity in T2DM Patients
But no differences between intervention and control groups seen for weight loss or glycemic control in adults with uncontrolled diabetes
‘Race Correction’ May Lead to Underdiagnosis of Lung Disease
Removing race correction in PFT results leads to higher prevalence, severity of lung disease diagnoses in Black patients
CDC Investigating Heart Problems in Teens, Young Adults After COVID-19 Vaccination
Health care providers should watch for unusual heart symptoms among young people who have just received the vaccine
