COVID 19
Stay Healthy This Respiratory Illness Season: Butte County Health Officials Encourage Vaccinations
CHICO, Calif. — Health experts in Butte County are urging residents to get their vaccinations as respiratory illnesses are expected ... Read more
How Ripple Effects Mapping Showcases the Impact of Academic-Community Partnerships in the Fight Against COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted deep health disparities in the U.S. Communities of color, especially Latino, Black, and Native American groups, ... Read more
North Carolina Faces Whooping Cough Surge: Is Fading Vaccine Immunity to Blame?
Most people know whooping cough by its distinctive name. It’s named for the “whoop” sound made when someone tries to ... Read more
Exploring the Effects of COVID-19 on Alcohol-Related Health Trends Among Hypertensive Patients in Sweden
From a public health view, this study zoomed in on patients with hypertension, a group at risk for alcohol-related problems. ... Read more
Are We Ready for the Next Pandemic? Expert Reveals Alarming Shortcomings Post-COVID-19
Michael Osterholm, a well-known expert on infectious diseases, is sounding the alarm about the state of public health in the ... Read more
YouTube’s New Policy: Banned Users for 2020 Election and COVID Misinformation Set to Be Reinstated!
YouTube is taking a big step by allowing creators who were banned for outdated policies to return to the platform. ... Read more
How Your Dental Care Habits Can Shape Your Overall Health: Insights for College Students
A trip to the dentist might mean more than just checking your teeth. A recent study shows that undergraduates who ... Read more
How SNAP Benefit Cuts Are Deepening Food Insecurity and Financial Struggles for Families
A recent study reveals that when states cut emergency SNAP benefits, families face more challenges in affording food and routine ... Read more
Meet the Inspiring 6-Year-Old Girl from Massachusetts Who Raised $1,000 for Harvard’s Axolotl Lab: ‘I Knew They Were Trying to Help’
Marianne, a curious six-year-old, first encountered axolotls in her kindergarten class. The little salamanders quickly became a favorite topic among ... Read more
RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Panel Challenges Covid Shot Recommendations: Advocating for Individual Choice
Members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recently met to discuss the latest Covid-19 vaccine recommendations. This panel, ... Read more
