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Climate change: Death toll in Europe from extreme temperatures estimated to surge 13% --study

Thu, 2024-08-22 11:50 — mike kraft

European deaths from heat and cold expected to climb 13.5% by 2100 Deaths from extreme heat are projected to rise sharply in the coming years, far outpacing an expected slowdown in cold-related deaths. euronews

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New U.S. government report provides more details and warnings about climate change

Thu, 2024-08-22 11:39 — mike kraft

New Federal Report Details More of 2023’s Extreme Climate Conditions - Inside Climate News Some indicators, including “super-marine heatwaves,” may suggest a major shift in the global climate system. Derek Harrison Inside Climate News

Last year was already one for the climate record books, but a new report from the American Meteorological Society is adding to that already substantial list....

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Opinion: Another Pandemic Looms... We’re Still Not Ready

Thu, 2024-08-22 11:22 — mike kraft

Just one day after the World Health Organization declared the deadly mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency, Sweden reported its first case of a dangerous strain of the disease (and there may be more cases). The threat of a pandemic of mpox is here yet again. To curb this crisis, the affected countries in Africa need tests, vaccines and people to respond. Now.

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Most common long COVID symptoms in children and teens and how they differ--two studies

Thu, 2024-08-22 10:48 — mike kraft

Study determines most common long COVID symptoms in children and teens A research team led by the National Institutes of Health's RECOVER Initiative and supported by its Clinical Science Core (CSC) at NYU Langone Health, has designed a new way to identify which school-age ... Science X Medical Xpress

A research team led by the National Institutes of Health's RECOVER Initiative and supported by its Clinical Science Core (CSC) at NYU Langone Health, has designed a new way to identify which school-age children and adolescents most likely have long COVID.

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Covid linked to higher risk of mental problems, with the unvaccinated most affected -- British study

Thu, 2024-08-22 10:34 — mike kraft

Covid tied to higher risk of depression, anxiety, PTSD and other conditions, with the unvaccinated most affected, study shows | CNN Having a severe case of Covid-19 appears to be linked with an increased risk of subsequent mental illness, including depression and anxiety disorders, and a new study finds that the association is strongest among people who were not vaccinated against the disease. Jacqueline Howard CNN

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Explainer: Why the latest mpox outbreak is raising alarm among health experts

Wed, 2024-08-21 10:15 — mike kraft

Why the latest mpox outbreak is raising alarm among health experts (cnbc.com)

Health experts have warned of the “many unknowns” surrounding the latest outbreak — and in particular a new subvariant — which could make it harder to contain.
Mpox is a viral infection which spreads through close contact and causes flu-like symptoms and lesions filled with pus. While usually mild, it can be fatal.
The WHO’s director for Europe, Dr. Hans Kluge, said Tuesday that the outbreak is “not the new Covid” and that it can be stopped with international cooperation.

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DIscussion: Whether to get a COVID booster now or wait for updated version

Wed, 2024-08-21 09:46 — mike kraft

Should you get a COVID shot now or wait for the updated booster? The current state of things leaves people in a tough position: get boosted now amid summer travel plans and widespread infections, or hold out just a bit longer for an updated version of the vaccin… amartichoux The Hill

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COVID vaccine efficacy against severe illness just under 50% in 2003 --European studies

Wed, 2024-08-21 09:33 — mike kraft

COVID vaccine efficacy against severe illness just under 50%, per early estimates from 2023 Two European observational studies estimate the vaccine effectiveness (VE) of the COVID-19 XBB.1.5 vaccine approved in fall 2023 against hospitalization, the first one finding 49% overall VE in adults, and one showing good protection—but uneven uptake—among pregnant women. CIDRAP

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How COVID Rewires Our Brains--Research

Tue, 2024-08-20 10:54 — mike kraft

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COVID-related loss of smell tied to changes in the brain --Chile study

Tue, 2024-08-20 10:47 — mike kraft

..."Given the significant global incidence of COVID-19, identifying factors that can distinguish individuals at risk of developing brain alterations is crucial for prioritizing follow-up care," the study authors wrote.

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