Report details state-level costs related to fatal injury in the United States
What does a life lost to injury cost your state? A new report looks at the numbers
A state-level report describes costs related to fatal injury in the United States. No specific study design, population size, or main findin…
A new report puts a dollar figure on the cost of fatal injuries in each U.S. state, highlighting the steep financial burden these tragedies …
Observational study tracks outpatient visits in nonhospitalized adult COVID-19 patients
What happens after a mild COVID case? Most people need follow-up care
An observational study of 3,171 nonhospitalized adult COVID-19 patients in a Georgia health system found 69% had outpatient visits 28-180 da…
Most people who recover from mild COVID still need follow-up care, with nearly 70% visiting doctors within six months for new health issues …
Report describes initial spread and impact of Omicron variant in the United States
Report describes initial spread and impact of Omicron COVID-19 variant in the US
An observational report describes the initial spread and impact of the SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.529 (Omicron) variant in the United States. No speci…
A new report shows the Omicron COVID-19 variant was spreading in the U.S., though scientists need more research to understand its full impac…
Observational report describes U.S. adult adherence to fruit and vegetable intake recommendations
Report examines how many U.S. adults meet fruit and vegetable intake guidelines
An observational report described the percentage of adults in the United States who met fruit and vegetable intake recommendations. The spec…
A new report describes the percentage of U.S. adults who met fruit and vegetable intake recommendations, offering a snapshot of current eati…
Observational study finds COVID-19 vaccines 94% effective against hospitalization in fully vaccinated older adults
How well did COVID vaccines protect older adults from hospitalization?
An observational study of hospitalized U.S. adults aged ≥65 years during January-March 2021 found Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vacci…
COVID vaccines were 94% effective at preventing hospitalization for fully vaccinated adults aged 65 and older in U.S. hospitals during early…
Observational study finds 79.1% COVID-19 vaccination initiation in U.S. adults aged 65+
How many older Americans got their first COVID shot? The early numbers are in
An observational study of U.S. adults aged 65+ during the initial COVID-19 vaccine rollout found 79.1% received at least one dose after 3.5 …
By mid-April 2021, 79% of older Americans had their first COVID shot, but lower vaccination rates linked to poverty and crowded housing in s…
Early evidence of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant detected in U.S. community wastewater
What can our wastewater tell us about the Omicron variant's spread?
An observational field report describes early evidence of the SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.529 (Omicron) variant in community wastewater in the United S…
Early evidence of the Omicron variant was found in community wastewater samples across the United States, signaling the virus was spreading …
Survey examines worry about paying medical bills among US adults
How many Americans worry they can't pay medical bills if they get sick?
A survey report describes worry about paying medical bills among US adults. The percentage of adults who are very worried was not reported. …
A new survey reveals many Americans fear they can't afford medical bills if they get sick or injured, highlighting deep anxiety about health…
Survey finds 34% COVID-19 vaccination coverage among U.S. adults aged 18-39 years
Survey finds 34% of young U.S. adults vaccinated against COVID-19 in early 2021
An observational survey of U.S. adults aged 18-39 years found 34% reported COVID-19 vaccination. Lower coverage and intent were reported amo…
In early 2021, only 34% of young U.S. adults were vaccinated against COVID-19, with lower rates among Black adults, those without insurance,…
COVID-19 isolation and antigen test positivity examined in Alaska region
What happens after COVID isolation in remote Alaska? A report looks for answers
An observational report from the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Region of Alaska examined the percentage of positive antigen test results following C…
A new report checks how many people in remote Alaska still tested positive for COVID after isolation ended, but the actual results aren't sh…
Test-to-release isolation strategy described for vaccinated NFL players and staff with COVID-19
How did the NFL handle COVID-19 isolation for vaccinated players?
An observational study described a test-to-release from isolation strategy among fully vaccinated National Football League players and staff…
The NFL let vaccinated players leave isolation early if they tested negative, hoping to get them back on the field faster.
Survey examines housing instability requiring overnight stays among US adults aged 25-49
How many young adults in the US are sleeping somewhere else because they have no home?
An observational survey report assessed the percentage of US adults aged 25-49 who spent at least one night in an alternate location due to …
A recent survey asked adults aged 25 to 49 if they slept somewhere else because they had no permanent home, but the report did not share the…