Long COVID's brain fog finally has a biological explanation: Dopamine loss Scientists found up to 20% less dopamine nerve density in long COVID patients, and say the damage tracks closely with specific symptoms. Fortune · Sep 14
Adults Reporting Two or More COVID Infections Had 76 Percent Higher Odds of a New Medical Diagnosis A Canadian government study found that adults reporting two or more COVID infections had higher odds of a new diagnosis. It shows an association, not proof of causation. Medical Daily · Sep 14
CDC Model Now Puts COVID Growth in 35 States, Down from 48, While Rhinovirus and Strep Climb CDC modeling shows COVID growing in 35 states, down from 48 in late August, while rhinovirus and group A strep rise and hospitalizations stay low. Medical Daily · Sep 14
One Nation’s immigration policy deserves serious discussion – but not for the reason you might think Its proposal to regulate the size and composition of the temporary migrant population has merit, but other aspects are blunt and punitive The Guardian - AU · Sep 14
R Madhavan’s son to compete at Asian Games: When Dhurandhar actor decided to move to Dubai Vedaant could continue swimming after pools were shut during COVID-19 Vedaant Madhavan, son of R Madhavan, is a competitive freestyle swimmer. He will soon compete at the Asian Games in Japan. The family relocated to Dubai during the pandemic for his training. Madhavan emphasizes keeping his son grounded amidst attention. He rates himself a six out of ten as a… The Economic Times · Sep 14
Love of Your Life review – Margaret Qualley eats, grieves and loves in Amazon’s transporting saga The actor gives one of her best performances to date in a smoothly made globe-trotting drama of a woman’s life after the loss of her husband The Guardian - US · Sep 14
How chronic absenteeism shifted in Canadian kindergarten after COVID-19 Kindergarten is an important time in a child’s life, during which children acquire and strengthen the skills needed to participate and learn in a school environment. Going to school regularly is an important part of this. The Conversation · Sep 13
Emily St John Mandel: ‘When half the electorate disagrees on basic reality, how do you come back from that?’ Her hit novel Station Eleven seemed to predict the pandemic, now the novelist is tackling the future of the US. She talks about chance, world-building and experiencing a ‘tiny bit’ of clairvoyance The Guardian - UK · Sep 13
Call My Agent’s Camille Cottin: ‘People would scream the C-word at me in the supermarket!’ INTERVIEW: The French star specialises in the pretentious, chilly and hilarious – which sometimes gets her into trouble with the law. As she stars in both the coming-of-age comedy ‘Just an Illusion’ and the film version of the beloved ‘Call My Agent!’, she speaks to Adam White about being heckled… The Independent UK · Sep 13
Health misinfo at school Health officials and experts worry declining vaccination rates will lead to more preventable infections in kids Salon · Sep 12
Traders face £800 fines in 'counterproductive' crackdown on al-fresco dining in London hotspot Traders at Exmouth Market in Clerkenwell fear new pavement rules could put the future of their popular dining spot at risk Evening Standard · Sep 12
Court Upholds $7.85M Verdict for Employees Fired for Refusing to Get COVID-19 Vaccine An excerpt from the long opinion today in Lewis-Williams v. S.F. Bay Area Rapid Transit Dist., decided by Judge Ryan… The post Court Upholds $7.85M Verdict for Employees Fired for Refusing to Get COVID-19 Vaccine appeared first on Reason Magazine. Reason · Sep 11
A Baby's Brown Eyes Turned Bright Blue 18 Hours After He Started a COVID Antiviral An infant's corneas turned bright blue 18 hours after receiving favipiravir for COVID-19. The drug is now approved in Japan for a tick-borne virus. Medical Daily · Sep 11
CDC Merges Its Flu and COVID Divisions into One Respiratory Virus Unit as Fall Illness Season Approaches CDC merged its flu and COVID divisions into one respiratory virus division effective Sept. 4. What it oversees and what families should watch this fall. Medical Daily · Sep 11
The Times of India · Sep 11 Dutch Flower Market Collapse: Growers destroy 400 million blooms; pandemic exposes fragile demand The onset of the coronavirus pandemic in spring 2020 dealt a catastrophic blow to the Dutch flower industry. Millions of blooms, particularly tulips, faced destruction as lockdowns reduced demand dramatically. Compounded by global travel restrictions and canceled flights, essential export processes faltered, leading to considerable financial strife for growers who…
Medical Daily · Sep 10 Four Doctor Groups Issue Coordinated Fall Vaccine Advice for Every Age as Federal COVID and RSV Guidance Lags Pediatricians, family doctors, OB-GYNs, and infectious disease experts issued fall flu, COVID, and RSV advice. What each family member may need.
International Business Times UK · Sep 10 Two or More COVID Infections Linked To Fivefold Higher Odds of Respiratory Diagnosis, Canadian Study Finds A Canadian government study found that adults reporting repeated COVID-19 infections had higher odds of new health-condition diagnoses, while researchers cautioned that the findings do not prove causation.
AAP · Sep 10 Innovation 'reset' yet to lock in post-COVID lockdown An innovation index compiled from millions of government data points shows business breakthroughs faltered after the pandemic and could still face hiccups.
The Economic Times · Sep 10 Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis moved into their LA farmhouse months before COVID; after 5 years of construction, its solar system now powers the entire property Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis dedicated five years to meticulously designing their six-acre farmhouse in Los Angeles. Working alongside architects and designers, they successfully blended rustic charm with modern touches. This eco-friendly abode operates fully on solar power and features reclaimed timber from an old factory, infusing it with historical…
Medical Daily · Sep 9 Lung and Heart Problems Lingered for Months After Flu and RSV Infections in a Review of 631,863 People A review of 13 studies covering 631,863 people found that flu and RSV can leave lasting lung and heart symptoms. Long COVID is not the only version.
Inverse · Sep 9 15 Years Later, The Most Important Thriller Of 2020 Is Still Disturbingly Relevant 'Contagion's plague may be over, but we have countless Jude Laws now.
International Business Times UK · Sep 8 Ex-MAGA Tradwife Says She Believed God Would Provide if She Obeyed Her Husband Before Breaking Away An ex-MAGA tradwife says she believed God would provide if she obeyed her husband, until Covid, tragedy and a crisis of faith pushed her to break away.
Medical Daily · Sep 7 Autoantibodies That Appear After COVID Infection Trace Back to an Immune Cell Subtype Also Linked to Lupus Researchers traced autoantibody production after COVID to DN2 B cells, a subtype also linked to lupus, in a small laboratory study.
Medical Daily · Sep 7 Adults Meeting Exercise Guidelines Before COVID Reported Twenty Percent Less Daily Task Disability Two Years Later A Brazilian cohort study found that adults active before COVID infection had a 20% lower prevalence of difficulty with daily tasks two years later.
Medical Daily · Sep 7 A COVID Study of Twelve Women Points to the Same Immune Cells Seen in Lupus Patients Researchers traced autoantibody production after COVID to DN2 B cells, a population also linked to lupus. The in-depth analysis covered 12 women.