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.
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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.
WHO Global Initiative Highlights the Negative Health Effects of Ageism
“Ageism is one of the most socially condoned and institutionalized forms of prejudice in the United States.”
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