Suicides steady near highest level recorded: CDC Suicides in the U.S. remained at about the highest level in history last year, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show. According to the provisional data, just more than… lirwin The Hill

According to the provisional data, just more than 49,300 suicide deaths were reported in 2023, though the number could increase if investigations are concluded.

Older people should take a new vaccine to protect them against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) Older people should take a new vaccine to protect them against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), according to new research from the University of Aberdeen and the MRC-University of Glasgow Center for ... University of Glasgow Medical Xpress

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Sequencing wastewater material may be the key to getting a grip on the H5N1 bird flu outbreak Opinion: It’s time to take a new approach to monitoring the H5N1 outbreak in dairy cows. Torie Bosch STAT

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COVID-19 reinfection ups risk of long COVID, new data show People who had 2 COVID infections were more than twice as likely to report long COVID as those with 1 infection, and the risk rose with more reinfections. CIDRAP

A new survey study reveals that people who had two COVID-19 infections were more than twice as likely—and those who had three or more COVID-19 infections were almost four times more likely—to report long COVID as those with one infection.

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Sending home COVID-positive nursing home staff means worse outcomes for patients, study says Sending nursing staff home who are mildly ill with COVID-19 could lead to unnecessary patient hospitalizations, deaths, and costs, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. The City University of New York Medical Xpress

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New COVID Variant XEC Is Spreading in Europe. Here's What You Need to Know Experts say the variant might become dominant globally in the next few months. Fran Kritz Verywell Health

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COVID map update reveals states where cases are still climbing States that once had the lowest rates have seen infections soar as the distribution of COVID-19 cases changes across the country. Newsweek

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New data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that the highest rates of infection are found in four Central states, with 1 in 5 COVID-19 tests coming out positive in these regions. Meanwhile, the most significant rise in cases has been seen in the Northeast.

Cognitive Impacts of COVID Equivalent to 20 Years of Brain Aging - Neuroscience News A new study reveals that 12-18 months after hospitalization for COVID-19, patients show significant cognitive decline comparable to 20 years of aging. Neuroscience News Neuroscience News

A new study reveals that 12-18 months after hospitalization for COVID-19, patients show significant cognitive decline comparable to 20 years of aging. MRI scans and blood tests also show brain injury markers and reduced brain volume in these patients. The findings suggest that COVID-19 has lasting effects on brain health, even in those without neurological complications.

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