High-Stakes U.S.-China Summit Expected to Impact Global Economy When it comes to the global economy, the United States and China are two of the biggest players worldwide. Together, they produce over 40% of the world’s goods and services. However, their ongoing economic battle is taking a toll on the rest of the world as well. …
Brain scans have revealed the substantial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on teenagers’ mental health. At a time when mental health among teenagers was already declining, the pandemic may have exacerbated the situation. It is stated in a report set to be presented by the Society for Neuroscience that the adolescent brain is still developing …
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Anthony Albanese will make history as the first Australian prime minister in seven years to visit China. This visit signifies an improvement in bilateral relations, which had reached an all-time low due to unresolved trade and security differences. Following nine years of conservative rule, Albanese’s center-left government presented an opportunity for …
The Biden administration has announced an extension of flexibilities for the prescription of controlled substances through telemedicine. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has stated that healthcare providers will be permitted to continue using telemedicine to prescribe certain controlled substances until the end of 2024. This temporary rule is designed to ensure a seamless transition for …
According to recent research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), hospital admissions for eating disorders among children and teenagers in Canada increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study, conducted by researchers in Ontario, analyzed data from March 2020 to August 2022 and compared it to pre-pandemic figures from January 2017 to February …
A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that nearly 18 million U.S. adults have been affected by long COVID-19, as of 2022. This insightful report highlights that approximately 6.9 percent of adults reported experiencing long COVID in the previous year’s National Health Interview Survey, with 3.4 percent currently suffering …
In anticipation of a potential surge in COVID-19 cases this winter, the Biden administration has announced the relaunch of its free-at-home COVID testing program. To optimize convenience, Americans can now order four free COVID tests directly to their homes by visiting a government website. Each household is eligible for up to four tests, which can …
Pharmacist Ani Martirosyan administers an immunization to a patient at a CVS on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023 in Glendale, CA. Brian Van Der Brug | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images The rollout of a new round of Covid vaccines in the U.S. is encountering obstacles as some patients report delays in health insurance coverage …
Pediatric hospital visits for self-harm in Canada experienced a significant increase during the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research. A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) on Monday revealed higher-than-expected rates of emergency department visits and hospital admissions for self-harm among children and adolescents between March 2020 and …
A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals that approximately 50% of Americans have shown interest in receiving a new COVID-19 vaccine. This poll, conducted online between September 8-14, gathered responses from 4,413 U.S. adults. In terms of interest levels, the survey discovered that nearly 30% of respondents were “very interested” in getting the updated vaccine, while 24% …