Friday 14 August 2020

Obesity Raises the Risk of Death From Covid-19 Among Men


By BY RONI CARYN RABIN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2CsY7sV

Mental Health Issues Soaring During COVID Pandemic

mental health crisis

The findings, based on surveys conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from June 24-30, also show that "one quarter of [survey] respondents reported symptoms of trauma- and stressor-related disorder."



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Fast Food Makes an Unhealthy Comeback Among Kids

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The data, from before the beginning of the pandemic, shows that after a period of improvement, U.S. kids are eating as much fast food as they were in the early 2000s.



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Clinical Trials of Coronavirus Drugs Are Taking Longer Than Expected


By BY KATIE THOMAS from NYT Health https://ift.tt/345UAfL

When Will Long-Term Care Facilities Reopen to Visitors?


By BY PAULA SPAN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2CpGt9p