Urban children have better mental and cognitive health if they live near woods

[ad_1] Researchers studied 3,568 adolescents aged 9 to 15 at 31 London schools over four years to examine associations between natural environments and cognitive development, mental health and general well-being. Using satellite vegetation data, the researchers calculated the daily exposure of adolescents to “green spaces,” such as woodlands, meadows and parks, and “blue spaces,” including … Read more

LLCHD Reports Additional Death From COVID-19

[ad_1] LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department announced that 40 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported in Lancaster County on Monday, bringing the community total to 31,830. The health department received a notification on Monday of a death that was not captured in the tracking system. The death occurred in April 2021 … Read more

First human Monkeypox case in US in decades reported by CDC

[ad_1] The Centers for Disease Control and Protection (CDC) and the Texas Department of State Health Services have confirmed the first case of human monkeypox in the United States in decades. On July 15, the patient traveled from Nigeria to Dallas, Texas, where he is currently hospitalized. The CDC is working with local health authorities … Read more

Vaccines over 99% effective against COVID-19

[ad_1] Coronavirus vaccines have been over 99% effective against the coronavirus in New Jersey, according to an analysis released by the state on Monday. The study looked at “groundbreaking” cases – cases where people in Garden State who were fully vaccinated against COVID-19 then tested positive. As of June 28, 4,432,769 people had been vaccinated … Read more

Global quest underway to accelerate COVID-19 vaccine trials

[ad_1] Vials labeled “Moderna, Johnson & Johnson Coronavirus Disease Vaccine, Pfizer-BioNTech (COVID-19)” can be seen in this illustrative photo taken on May 2, 2021. REUTERS / Dado Ruvic CHICAGO, July 20 (Reuters) – Scientists are working on a benchmark for the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine that would allow drugmakers to conduct smaller, faster human … Read more

3 existing drugs fight coronavirus with “almost 100%” success in Jerusalem lab

[ad_1] Israeli scientists say they have identified three existing drugs that have good prospects as COVID-19 treatments, reporting that they have demonstrated great ability to fight the virus in laboratory tests. They placed the substances with live SARS-CoV-2 and human cells in vitro. The results “showed that the drugs can protect cells from virus attack … Read more

26% of people have not fully recovered after 6 to 8 months

[ad_1] Share on PinterestNew research finds that 26% of people with COVID-19 were not fully recovered 6 to 8 months later. Erdark / Getty Images Researchers are still studying the long-term symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infections. New data suggests that people can experience long-term symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infections 6 months or more after infection. Patients have … Read more

Orange County, Florida mayor urges businesses to demand indoor masks again

[ad_1] Jerry Demings, mayor of Orange County, Fla., Is calling on companies to re-demand masks indoors and in crowded spaces, regardless of vaccine status. The Orange County Health Department recently reported an increase in COVID-19 cases. Over the past three weeks, Orange County’s 14-day rolling positivity rate has fallen from 4.28% to 11.2%, the highest … Read more