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Prevalence of E-Cigarette Use High Among US Students

Current electronic cigarette use, frequent use, and flavored e-cigarette use is high among high school and middle school students in the United States.

Gap Between Mortality in Rural and Urban Areas Has Increased

Rural residents have increased mortality and the disparity between rural and large urban areas is increasing.

Decline in Births Linked to COVID-19 Pandemic Societal Shutdown

There was an initial decline in births in association with the COVID-19 pandemic societal lockdown, but a birth volume surge is anticipated in summer 2021.

Diet May Impact COVID-19 Severity

Plant-based and/or fish diets may help lessen the severity of COVID-19 infection.

E-Scooter Accidents Most Common on Summer Weekends

Electronic scooter (e-scooter) injuries are more likely to occur on weekends during the summer.

Postpartum Mental Health Visits Up During COVID-19 Pandemic

Postpartum mental health visits were higher during the COVID-19 pandemic than expected based on prepandemic patterns.

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Raw Frozen Breaded Chicken Products: CDC

A salmonella outbreak that appears to be linked to frozen breaded chicken products has sickened 17 people in six states, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday.

After Editor-in-Chief’s Resignation, JAMA Journals Outline Steps to Address Racism

Reacting to recent controversy, the American Medical Association (AMA) announced Thursday a series of steps it will take to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the medical society and its network of 12 journals.

CDC Updates COVID-19 Guidelines for Summer Camps

Campers and staff who are fully vaccinated will not need to wear masks at summer camps, unless it is required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial regulations or if it is a business or workplace policy.

Many Americans Confused About Sunscreens: Poll

As the Memorial Day weekend begins, many Americans are confused about the proper application of sunscreen and about its sun protection factor (SPF), the American Academy of Dermatology says.