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These geriatric ravers (aka, “gravers”) are still partying hard
In this video we learn about gravers, aka "geriatric ravers" who are still dancing at festivals and getting loaded. It's awesome to see people of all ages dancing and having fun. On the contrary, there are health risks that older…
Neuroimaging Study Reveals Fatigue-Related Differences by Age and Gender
Summary: Age and gender both appear to affect the relationship between state fatigue and brain activation.Source: Kessler FoundationTo study the relationship between age and fatigue, Kessler Foundation researchers conducted a novel study…
In Indiana, monkeypox virus a growing problem as cases increase
MUNCIE, Ind. — As of Thursday the number of cases of monkeypox in Indiana had reached 62 cases, up from 45 the previous Thursday, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Those figures included at least two pediatric cases.The…
Monkeypox safe sex: CDC suggests fewer partners
Comment on this storyCommentSexually active Americans should consider limiting partners and avoiding sex parties to reduce the risk of contracting monkeypox until they get vaccinated, according to updated guidance from the Centers for…
Fauci on monkeypox: ‘You never blow off any emerging infection,’ but it can be
People lined up on Friday at a pop-up vaccination clinic in D.C. to get the monkeypox vaccine, hoping to mitigate the risk of getting the infection. Dr. Anthony Fauci says people should be aware, but they should not panic.…
Children potentially exposed to monkeypox at Illinois day care, officials say
Comment on this storyCommentA person who works at a day care in Illinois has tested positive for monkeypox and potentially exposed children, who are at higher risk for severe outcomes from the virus, state officials announced…
Gay men are lining up as early as 2 a.m. for monkeypox vaccines. Many leave
They wear face masks, and keep a social distance from others, obeying the ground rules from the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic -- when the desperate need for vaccines far outweighed what federal and state governments could supply.…
Persistence of somatic symptoms after COVID-19 in the Netherlands: an
SummaryBackgroundPatients often report various symptoms after recovery from acute COVID-19. Previous studies on post-COVID-19 condition have not corrected for the prevalence and severity of these common symptoms before COVID-19 and in…
US stuck in ‘horrible plateau,’ experts say. Here’s why.
"COVID is over" might trend within social media circles, but weekly U.S. death tolls tell a different story.The pace of COVID-19 deaths has remained relatively steady since May, despite an uptick in July to about 400 a day, according to…
First Georgia woman with monkeypox speaks out about diagnosis
Thursday, the Biden Administration declared the monkeypox virus a public health emergency.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are more 6,000 cases nationwide.In Georgia, there are 504 cases. Four of those…