WEDNESDAY, April 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Nearly 9 in 10 children ages 5-11 who were hospitalized for COVID-19 from mid-December to late February were unvaccinated, a rate that was two times higher than for vaccinated children, a new government study shows. Researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease ControlContinue Reading

Biden Administration will appeal ruling striking down mask mandate on planes if CDC finds mandate still needed: But experts noted the legal dangers of appealing the decision. Read more Race plays outsized role in dementia risk: Among nearly 1.9 million older U.S. veterans, Black vets were 54% more likely toContinue Reading

WEDNESDAY, April 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When people have legal access to marijuana, they’re less likely to take certain prescription drugs, new research suggests. U.S. states where recreational marijuana is legal have seen large drops in the use of prescription drugs for pain, depression, anxiety, sleep, psychosis and seizures,Continue Reading

WEDNESDAY, April 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — People with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other severe mental illnesses are at increased risk of death from heart problems, a large research review finds. “Our systematic review and meta-analysis of over 100 studies has confirmed a strong association between severe mental illness andContinue Reading