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Does your dog understand when you say 'fetch the ball'? A new study in Hungary says yes
Read full article: Does your dog understand when you say 'fetch the ball'? A new study in Hungary says yesA new study in Hungary shows that dogs, beyond being able to respond to commands like โsitโ and โstay,โ can learn to associate words with specific objects.
319-million-year-old fish oldest example of fossilized vertebrate brain, University of Michigan researchers say
Read full article: 319-million-year-old fish oldest example of fossilized vertebrate brain, University of Michigan researchers sayNew scans of a prehistoric fish brain have shed light on previous notions that soft tissue cannot be fossilized.
Highly processed foods are addictive substances, says University of Michigan study
Read full article: Highly processed foods are addictive substances, says University of Michigan studyNew research says highly processed foods meet all the criteria used by the U.S. to classify cigarettes as an addictive substance.
How the Human Patient Simulator Lab at Macomb Community College is helping prepare nursing students
Read full article: How the Human Patient Simulator Lab at Macomb Community College is helping prepare nursing studentsA new training lab at Macomb Community College is giving nursing students a look at some real-life experiences.
Dress accordingly: Mosquitoes attracted to certain colors more than others, study finds
Read full article: Dress accordingly: Mosquitoes attracted to certain colors more than others, study findsNew research shows there may be a new way to protect ourselves from mosquitoes: by changing the way we dress.
Study: Questions being used to identify people at risk of suicide often fall short
Read full article: Study: Questions being used to identify people at risk of suicide often fall shortA new study finds the current questions being used to identify people at risk of mental health issues and suicide often fall short. Especially for people with access to firearms.
Studies suggest Wordle, word games benefit your brain
Read full article: Studies suggest Wordle, word games benefit your brainEven if you donโt play Wordle, chances are that youโve heard of it. The trending word game has become a fan favorite, helping people -- even us in the newsroom -- to start their mornings with a little brain teaser.
Experiencing fatigue, memory problems after COVID? Itโs more common than you think, study finds
Read full article: Experiencing fatigue, memory problems after COVID? Itโs more common than you think, study findsResearchers from the University of Michigan found that "long COVID" symptoms occur in nearly half the people who contracted the virus.
Are you safely handling your petโs food and dishes? Study finds most people at risk for illness
Read full article: Are you safely handling your petโs food and dishes? Study finds most people at risk for illnessA new study found that most dog owners in the United States do not know how to safely handle pet food and dishes, putting them at an increased risk of foodborne illness.
Study: Allergy season to start earlier, last longer due to climate change
Read full article: Study: Allergy season to start earlier, last longer due to climate changeSpring allergies are well underway for those affected this time of the year. And if it seems like allergy season is starting a little earlier each year, thatโs because it is.
Research: 1 in 3 new mothers during early COVID experienced postpartum depression
Read full article: Research: 1 in 3 new mothers during early COVID experienced postpartum depressionOne in three new mothers during early COVID had postpartum depression, according to University of Michigan researchers.
What impact did stay-at-home orders have on humanity?
Read full article: What impact did stay-at-home orders have on humanity?A new study out of the University of Michigan is taking a different approach to understanding the impact of the stay-at-home orders in the first few months of the COVID pandemic.
U-M study: Natural COVID infections provide protection against reinfection, two variants
Read full article: U-M study: Natural COVID infections provide protection against reinfection, two variantsResearchers from the University of Michigan found that natural COVID infections provided some protection against reinfection in a community in Nicaragua.
University of Michigan receives $4M to establish wealth inequality research center
Read full article: University of Michigan receives $4M to establish wealth inequality research centerThe James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Center for Inequality Dynamics will conduct cutting-edge research to understand how inequality impacts generations.
U-M researchers receive $13M to measure how environmental exposures impact cancer risk
Read full article: U-M researchers receive $13M to measure how environmental exposures impact cancer riskThe National Cancer Institute has awarded researchers at the University of Michigan with a $13 million grant to study how exposure to environmental contaminants can impact individualsโ risk of developing cancer.
Study: More screen time, less exercise has negative impact on kidsโ mental health
Read full article: Study: More screen time, less exercise has negative impact on kidsโ mental healthA new study has found that the combination of less exercise and more screen time has a negative impact on children and teenagersโ behavior and their mental health.
University of Michigan study reveals why diabetics can develop severe COVID-19
Read full article: University of Michigan study reveals why diabetics can develop severe COVID-19Researchers at U-M found an explanation for why patients with diabetes are at high risk for developing severe COVID infections.
Survey: Unvaccinated US college students lie about vax status to skirt mandates
Read full article: Survey: Unvaccinated US college students lie about vax status to skirt mandatesMany U.S. college students are lying about being vaccinated for COVID-19 at schools that require vaccinations, according to a new survey.
Beaumont study: COVID vaccines prevent serious illness, hospitalizations, death
Read full article: Beaumont study: COVID vaccines prevent serious illness, hospitalizations, deathA new study published by Beaumont Health finds that COVID-19 vaccines prevent serious illness and death among vaccinated individuals who become infected with the virus.
U-M study: Youth report improved physical, mental health after spending time outdoors
Read full article: U-M study: Youth report improved physical, mental health after spending time outdoorsSpending time outdoors could have positive impacts on youth mental, physical health, according to U-M researchers.
U-M survey finds most Detroit parents likely to take precautions against COVID, sans vaccine
Read full article: U-M survey finds most Detroit parents likely to take precautions against COVID, sans vaccineโThey are not coronavirus deniers by any means," said Dr. Jeffrey Morenoff "Theyโre actually concerned about their safety and taking steps to mitigate that risk by mask wearing and social distancing."
Study finds ways to mitigate COVID spread on school buses
Read full article: Study finds ways to mitigate COVID spread on school busesWith students returning to in-person learning this fall, yet another concern takes center stage: Are children likely to be exposed to COVID-19 while riding the school bus?
Russia OKs testing combination of Sputnik, AstraZeneca shots
Read full article: Russia OKs testing combination of Sputnik, AstraZeneca shotsRussiaโs health officials have given a go-ahead to testing a combination of the AstraZeneca coronavirus shot and the single-dose version of the domestically developed Sputnik V vaccine.
French study warns COVID outbreaks still possible in nursing homes
Read full article: French study warns COVID outbreaks still possible in nursing homesResearchers studied a COVID outbreak in a nursing home in the country. Seventy-five percent of the residents and 52% of the staff were fully vaccinated. Blood tests showed all but one of the fully vaccinated residents had antibodies against COVID-19.
U-M study: Hospitalizations among adolescents with eating disorders spike during pandemic
Read full article: U-M study: Hospitalizations among adolescents with eating disorders spike during pandemicYoung patients admitted to hospital for eating disorders more than doubled during the pandemic at Michigan Medicine.
Participants needed for Beaumont Health study to research COVID antibody development
Read full article: Participants needed for Beaumont Health study to research COVID antibody developmentBeaumont Health has launched a research study that allows participants to monitor their immunity to COVID-19 over the next two years.
Study suggests mRNA vaccines induce long-lasting COVID immunity
Read full article: Study suggests mRNA vaccines induce long-lasting COVID immunityA new study has found that some vaccines may offer COVID-19 immunity for years, especially for those who contracted and recovered from the virus before immunization.
University of Michiganโs bipolar research program launches virtual art exhibition
Read full article: University of Michiganโs bipolar research program launches virtual art exhibitionA new virtual art exhibit has opened at the University of Michigan highlighting the importance of art in healing and recovery.
New study suggests women with polycystic ovary syndrome may be at higher risk for severe COVID
Read full article: New study suggests women with polycystic ovary syndrome may be at higher risk for severe COVIDNew research suggests women with a sometimes overlooked condition may be at higher-risk for COVID-19 and more severe symptoms.
University of Michigan: Severe COVID cases likely to be followed by long-haul symptoms
Read full article: University of Michigan: Severe COVID cases likely to be followed by long-haul symptomsA new study by researchers at the University of Michigan found that those who experienced severe COVID-19 were more likely to become long haulers.
Why Middle Eastern, North African communities face barriers to health care
Read full article: Why Middle Eastern, North African communities face barriers to health careA new study from the University of Michiganโs Rogel Cancer Center finds that Metro Detroitโs Middle Eastern and North African communities face fear, discrimination and other significant barriers that impact their health.
Pfizer vaccine safe, effective for young teens, company says
Read full article: Pfizer vaccine safe, effective for young teens, company saysDETROIT โ New information suggests the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as 12. Pfizer said the data from a late-stage trial shows the vaccine is highly effective in adolescents. The company said there were 18 COVID cases in the placebo group and zero cases in the vaccine group and no significant side effects -- an efficacy rate of 100%. Infectious disease experts believe vaccinating children will ultimately be necessary to stop the pandemic. โBy the fall, I think thereโs a good possibility weโll be vaccinating teenagers 12 and up,โ said Dr. Peter Hotez.
University of Michigan: More Detroiters say theyโre now โvery likelyโ to get COVID-19 vaccine
Read full article: University of Michigan: More Detroiters say theyโre now โvery likelyโ to get COVID-19 vaccineFILE - In this Jan. 27, 2021, file photo, Yvonne Gibbs, 72, receives Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine, at the TCF Center in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)DETROIT, Mich. โ The number of Detroiters who say theyโre โvery likelyโ to get the COVID-19 vaccine when theyโre eligible has more than doubled since fall 2020, according to a new University of Michigan survey. The least important factors are where the vaccine was manufactured and whether people they know are getting the vaccine. โDMACS allows us to track how Detroitersโ attitudes about the COVID-19 vaccine have changed over time. AdAccording to a U-M news release, other findings from the newest DMACS survey include:
University of Michigan study suggests COVID-19 won't completely disappear
Read full article: University of Michigan study suggests COVID-19 won't completely disappearANN ARBOR โ New research from the University of Michigan shows that reinfections of seasonal coronaviruses are common, suggesting that the virus behind COVID-19 could be endemic. โThe frequency of reinfections with the different seasonal coronaviruses suggests that SARS-COV-2 is not going to completely disappear.โAdThe researchers used data on 3,418 individuals from the Household Influenza Vaccine Evaluation from the years 2010-2018. Upon evaluating the data, the team found 1,004 seasonal coronavirus infections. Additionally, 27 percent of the reinfections occurred within one year of the initial infection, which researchers say is a relatively short period of time given the virusโ seasonal nature. โIn our study, participants had high levels of anti-spike protein binding antibody to seasonal coronaviruses, but these antibodies did not correlate with protection from infection,โ Petrie said in a release.
U-M: Parent depression, stress caused by pandemic had negative impact on kidsโ schooling
Read full article: U-M: Parent depression, stress caused by pandemic had negative impact on kidsโ schoolingMost of the parents said that their children learned online from home, using school-provided electronic resources, educational apps and social media. Roughly 35% of parents reported that their childrenโs behavior changed since the pandemic began, including feelings of sadness, loneliness and depression. Daily schedule disruptions and a lack of access to free and reduced-price meals from school were significant stressors, parents reported. โResearch suggests that, unfortunately, the high levels of stress, anxiety and depression among parents remained high through the summer and early fall. Co-authors on the study are U-M doctoral student in psychology and social work, Kaitlin Ward and U-M undergraduate research assistants Kasey Downing and Olivia Chang.
5 tips for successful virtual learning, according to a local academic
Read full article: 5 tips for successful virtual learning, according to a local academicDress nicely, turn your camera on, have pen and paper ready, and sit up straight,โ Laverick suggests. Start a reviewing routineDr. Laverick suggests building a daily habit of reading through your notes from class. If youโre indifferent to the notetaking method you use, sometimes switching up your method can help you stay more engaged in the content. Protect your eyesHas virtual learning bothered your eyes? Whether your learning is 100% virtual or a hybrid model, remembering these tips will set you up to do your best, even when the circumstances are not ideal.
U-M researchers develop screening tool that predicts teen suicide risk
Read full article: U-M researchers develop screening tool that predicts teen suicide riskANN ARBOR โ Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a universal screening tool that accurately predicts the suicide risk of a teenagers during emergency care visits. According to the researchers, their suicidal risk level is determined using a combination of risk factors. AdWhile other suicide screening tools exist, King said many high risk young people slip through the cracks, and in some cases, some adolescents rank as โfalse positivesโ for suicide risk. The computerized screening tool predicted suicide risk with 88% accuracy when tested on two cohorts of adolescents ages 12-17 who visited emergency departments. Additionally, emergency departments recently reported that visits related to youth suicide risk and self-harm have doubled.
Ridesharing services linked to increase in binge drinking, study says
Read full article: Ridesharing services linked to increase in binge drinking, study saysANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Ridesharing services are believed to decrease drunk driving crashes and deaths but they also are associated with an increase in binge drinking, according to a new study. Then they compared that data with information about alcohol consumption and population density from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Systems Annual Survey. Binge drinking is defined as having at least four drinks if youโre female and at least five drinks if youโre male. Researchers found that binge drinking increased by 4 percent in high-density markets after Uber became available. โClearly there are health benefits in the reduction of drunk driving, but we are also getting an increase in binge drinking,โ McCullough said.
Black COVID-19 survivors in Michigan suffer worse outcomes than white counterparts, U-M study says
Read full article: Black COVID-19 survivors in Michigan suffer worse outcomes than white counterparts, U-M study says(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)ANN ARBOR โ Researchers at the University of Michigan studying the impact of COVID-19 on Michiganders have found that Black survivors of the virus experience worse socioeconomic and health outcomes than their white counterparts. The joint research is being conducted by the University of Michigan School of Public Health and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services as part of the Michigan COVID-19 Recovery Surveillance Study. Researchers hope the studyโs data will inform future health equity and response efforts during the coronavirus pandemic and other public health emergencies that arise. More Black respondents reported increased social stressors since the start of the pandemic, with 26% being unable to pay important bills like mortgage, rent or utilities (versus 10% of white respondents). More Black respondents (23%) were afraid to disclose their COVID-19 status to their friends or family than white respondents (10%).
U-M researchers: Parent visitation should not be restricted at pediatric hospitals
Read full article: U-M researchers: Parent visitation should not be restricted at pediatric hospitalsVance: The majority of hospitals changed policies to limit visitation to one parent/caregiver at the bedside. Several hospitals restricted all parents, caregivers and others required that only one parent be designated as the โvisitorโ for the duration of the hospitalization. I am hopeful that with this statement and the attention it may garner, that hospital administrators review visitation policies to ensure they arenโt overreaching. Vance: The term โessential careโ came directly from parents who stated this is how they wanted to be viewed. The specific phrasing of โessential careโ is new in this context, but for a long time, there have been many advocates for family-centered care which integrates family involvement.
U-M receives nearly $20M to equip Ann Arbor with โsmart intersectionsโ
Read full article: U-M receives nearly $20M to equip Ann Arbor with โsmart intersectionsโANN ARBOR โ A University of Michigan effort focused on the safety of automated and connected vehicles will be bringing more than 20 โsmart intersectionsโ to the city of Ann Arbor. These intersections will be capable of collecting and sending information to connected cars in real time. This information will be transmitted to nearby connected vehicles, prompting onboard alarms when cars are in hazardous situations. At its peak, it became the largest connected vehicle deployment in the world, with nearly 3,000 vehicles on the road. Through these projects, researchers were able to provide evidence that connected vehicles can reduce unimpaired collisions by 90%.
First 10 days after COVID patients leave hospital carry high risk, study says
Read full article: First 10 days after COVID patients leave hospital carry high risk, study saysMEXICO CITY, MEXICO - DECEMBER 19: Doctor walks through the COVID-19 area in front of a wheelchair at the hospital of the National Institute of Respiratory Diseases Ismael Cosรญo Villegas on December 19, 2020 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Alfredo Martinez/Getty Images)ANN ARBOR โ A growing number of studies have shown that in the first months after being discharged from the hospital, COVID-19 patients faced a high risk of returning for treatment, ongoing health problems and death. The overall risk of readmission or death for COVID patients was lower than that for patients with the other two conditions after 60 days. โFor many patients, COVID-19 seems to set off cascades of problems that are every bit as serious as those we see in other diseases. Half of the patients in the study were Black and 95% of the patients were male -- both high risk groups.
U-M: โPeecyclingโ good for environment when used at city scale
Read full article: U-M: โPeecyclingโ good for environment when used at city scaleThe researchers found that recycling and diverting urine led to significant reductions in energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, freshwater consumptions and instances of fueling algal blooms in bodies of water. Recently, studies have been focusing on urine recycling as a way to produce renewable fertilizers while decreasing the amount of chemicals and energy needed for wastewater treatment. While no urine recycling and diversion systems exist on a city scale, several projects are underway -- including one at U-M -- that demonstrate small-scale impact. Hilton also studied wastewater treatment using data from treatment plants in Michigan, Vermont and Virginia. The one downside to processing urine into fertilizer was that one method led to an increase in acidification.
Survey: Nearly two thirds of Detroit residents say theyโre unlikely to get COVID vaccine
Read full article: Survey: Nearly two thirds of Detroit residents say theyโre unlikely to get COVID vaccineDETROIT โ A new study from the University of Michigan is raising an alarm after it found a majority of Detroit residents donโt think theyโll choose to receive a COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available. Those from Hispanic or Latinx communities were twice as likely to say they wouldnโt get the vaccine compared to white responders. Health experts who authored the study say the results are due to high levels of distrust in the government, doctors and news throughout those communities. May is joining health officialsโ in their plea to Detroiters to receive a coronavirus vaccine once one becomes available. โThis is a deadly, deadly, deadly virus.โAlfonsoโs family was affected numerous times by COVID-19.
New study renews concerns about role of restaurants, bars in spread of COVID-19
Read full article: New study renews concerns about role of restaurants, bars in spread of COVID-19DETROIT โ Rapidly climbing case counts of COVID-19 have led to cities and counties in several states to issue new restrictions on restaurants and bars. READ: Michigan coronavirus cases up to 244,741; Death toll now at 7,929A new study is renewing concerns about the role restaurants and bars may play in helping to spread COVID-19. Researchers from Stanford University studied cell phone data from 10 U.S. cities collected from March to May of this year. They found full-service restaurants were the riskiest place for new infections, about four times riskier than gyms and coffee shops. READ: Top Henry Ford Health doctor worried about Michigan COVID-19 deaths rising in near future
U-M study explores ways to increase COVID-19 testing in Michigan
Read full article: U-M study explores ways to increase COVID-19 testing in MichiganANN ARBOR โ As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Michigan, experts say the need for efficient and rapid testing remains critical. According to a new University of Michigan study, promoting incentives to quicken turnaround, having public health officials monitor testing operations in real-time and coordinate testing across state lines could prevent more deaths. Although diagnostic testing has increased in Michigan, many experts say that compulsory testing capacity and turnaround times to keep the spread at bay is lacking. The studyโs lead author, Ravi Anupindi, said that although Michigan outperforms many states in testing, more needs to be done. For the study, researchers interviewed more than 20 public health experts, state leaders, epidemiologists and laboratory directors.
Washtenaw County Health Department updates U-M undergrad stay-in-place order
Read full article: Washtenaw County Health Department updates U-M undergrad stay-in-place orderANN ARBOR โ The Washtenaw County Health Department has announced two updates to its stay-in-place order for undergraduates at the University of Michigan. The Health Department and U-M leadership announced the emergency order on Tuesday due to rising cases of COVID-19 on campus. (1/2) https://t.co/okVBqcXUcj โ Washtenaw County Health Department (@wcpublichealth) October 23, 2020โ Like what youโre reading? The Health Department urged students to observe strict social distancing, continue to wear masks in public spaces and wash hands frequently. According to the departmentโs website, violators of these orders could face fines from $500-$1000.
Study looks into how, why COVID-19 impacts brain, memory
Read full article: Study looks into how, why COVID-19 impacts brain, memoryDETROIT โ Brain fog is one of the many potential complications of COVID-19. A new study is underway to find out why -- and how -- the coronavirus can impact survivors' cognitive abilities. The brain fog is being documented, but the changes arenโt usually visible on brain scans. Nataliaโs mother and brother did not experience any brain fog. A different study, by UCLA, has suggested that lingering brain fog in some survivors may be a type of PTSD.
Study looks at how mothers are feeling during COVID-19 pandemic
Read full article: Study looks at how mothers are feeling during COVID-19 pandemicDETROIT โ The COVID-19 pandemic has had a massive impact on how we live, how we work and also on our mental health. A recent study found many mothers in particular are feeling overwhelmed due to the pandemic. Cera Flynn has always tried to make mental health a priority, but the COVID-19 pandemic has made it harder to manager her anxiety and depression. Mothers working from home report more anxiety, depression and loneliness than fathers working from home. Spending time outdoors and talking to family, friends or a mental health professional also helps.
Study indicates that exercise can reduce risk of breast cancer returning
Read full article: Study indicates that exercise can reduce risk of breast cancer returningDETROIT โ October is breast cancer awareness month, a disease that one in eight women will develop in their lifetime. Researchers are looking for an effective way to both reduce the risk of getting breast cancer and up the odds of survival. There is good news when it comes to exercise and breast cancer. READ: U-M develops app that calculates risk of delaying cancer treatments during COVID-19HPV vaccine and risk of cervical cancerA new study confirms the HPV vaccine reduces the risk of cervical cancer. Those who were vaccinated before age 17 were 88 percent less likely to develop cervical cancer than their unvaccinated peers.
New U-M study to examine COVID-19 reinfection risks
Read full article: New U-M study to examine COVID-19 reinfection risksANN ARBOR โ A new study at the University of Michigan hopes to learn how much protection is afforded by natural infection with the coronavirus. Researchers leading the Immunity Associated with SARS-CoV-2 study are looking to enroll 5,000 U-M employees, including essential workers, first responders and those who work regularly on campus. The study hopes to examine the immunological response and risk factors to infection. โMaybe you can get infected again, but you donโt really get sick and you donโt shed virus. Results will be sent to participants throughout the study since it will use U-M pathology labs for the majority of serological testing.
New study suggests wearing glasses may reduce risk of catching COVID-19
Read full article: New study suggests wearing glasses may reduce risk of catching COVID-19The study found that 31 percent of people in the region wore glasses regularly, but only 6 percent of those in the hospital needed to wear glasses every day. If wearing glasses was not related to being hospitalized for COVID-19, youโd expect to find 31 percent of the patients to be people who wore glasses, but the researchers found only 6 percent of the patients wore glasses more than 8 hours a day -- far fewer than expected. Incidentally, none of the patients wore contact lenses or had refractive surgery. The study was purely observational and doesnโt state wearing glasses decreases the chance of being hospitalized with COVID-19, but itโs plausible glasses could be protective in decreasing the amount of virus a person is exposed to. People who think they may have been exposed to COVID-19 should contact their healthcare provider immediately.
University of Michigan study: Virtual school has overwhelmed parents, students
Read full article: University of Michigan study: Virtual school has overwhelmed parents, studentsResearchers at the University of Michigan are sharing results from a survey that supports what many of us already know: Virtual learning early in the coronavirus pandemic placed a serious hardship on American students and parents. About 24% of parents indicated that their child was fearful or anxious and 30% of parents indicated their child was nervous, high strung or tense. However, the pandemic continues as of this writing with students at home enrolled in virtual school. As stated, virtual learning for the fall semester is now well underway in many Michigan school districts. Here at ClickOnDetroit, we want to hear from parents and students about their experiences with this unprecedented situation.
University of Michigan Museum of Art invites students to study in museum apse
Read full article: University of Michigan Museum of Art invites students to study in museum apseANN ARBOR โ Talk about an inspiring space. The University of Michigan Museum of Art is inviting students to reserve physically distanced study spaces in its iconic Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch Apse. The impressive two-story space features a soaring 40-foot skylight, marble floors and an art installation. The spaces are free and open to all U-M students and can be reserved here. Sign up for our email newsletter here!
U-M poll: Loneliness among older adults doubled in early months of pandemic
Read full article: U-M poll: Loneliness among older adults doubled in early months of pandemicANN ARBOR โ According to a recent poll by the University of Michigan, 56 percent of adults over the age of 50 reported feeling isolated from others in June. Thatโs more than double the 27% who reported feeling lonely in a similar 2018 poll. Additionally, a third of respondents reported having less companionship than before the pandemic. Meanwhile, seventy five percent of respondents reported engaging in healthy behaviors by getting outdoors or interacting with nature while 62% reported exercising multiple times a week. Both polls on loneliness in older adults from 2020 and 2018 drew from a national sample of more than 2,000 respondents between the ages of 50 and 80 and were conducted online.
Doctors studying why obesity may be tied to serious COVID-19
Read full article: Doctors studying why obesity may be tied to serious COVID-19NEW YORK In the early days of the pandemic, doctors noticed something about the people severely ill from COVID-19: Many were obese. But there's some evidence that obesity itself can increase the likelihood of serious complications from a coronavirus infection. The increased risk for serious COVID-19 illness appears more pronounced with extreme obesity, or a BMI of 40 or higher. One study found an increased risk for death from COVID-19 for people with severe obesity, but only among men. They need a machine to help just do the work, said Dr. David Kass of Baltimore's Johns Hopkins University, who has co-authored a study on obesity and severe COVID-19 illness.
4 study tips for students stuck at home
Read full article: 4 study tips for students stuck at homeEven with the new rules, the library can be a great place for students looking for a quiet place to study. Outdoor study spaces:If the library isnt for you, or if there just arent any spaces when you need them, UofM has also set up outdoor study spaces with tables and wifi. Setting up your own outdoor study space can also allow you to study together with roommates. Zoom study sessions with friends:It may not be ideal, but there are still options for students who like to study in a social group. Getting away from your study space for a bit can help prevent burnout.
Gene sleuths suggests wide virus spread from Boston meeting in February
Read full article: Gene sleuths suggests wide virus spread from Boston meeting in FebruaryNEW YORK A meeting at a hotel in Boston last February may have ignited the spread of the pandemic virus to some 19,000 people in the area, a new study suggests. Health authorities had previously linked the meeting to more than 90 cases among people at the meeting and their contacts. But researchers found that a specific mutation in the virus from people associated with the meeting also showed up in hundreds of other cases, which allowed them to estimate the broader extent of the spread. She and co-authors began their analysis by deciphering the genetic makeup of the new coronavirus that was recovered from people sampled mostly in the Boston area between January and May. But the conference occurred before people in in the Boston area were taking steps to minimize the spread of COVID-19, she said.
Scientists say Hong Kong man got coronavirus a second time
Read full article: Scientists say Hong Kong man got coronavirus a second timeUniversity of Hong Kong scientists claim to have the first evidence of someone being reinfected with the virus that causes COVID-19. The man had mild symptoms the first time and none the second time; his more recent infection was detected through screening and testing at the Hong Kong airport. It shows that some people do not have lifelong immunity to the virus if they've already had it, To said. If there is a reinfection, it suggests the possibility there was residual immunity ... that helped protect the patient from getting sick again, Goodman said. ___The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institutes Department of Science Education.
Study examines parents experiencing back-to-school anxiety
Read full article: Study examines parents experiencing back-to-school anxietyStudy examines parents experiencing back-to-school anxietyPublished: August 19, 2020, 7:04 pmA new study suggest parents are anxious about the upcoming school year. For more information: https://www.clickondetroit.com/.
Study finds thunderstorms linked to respiratory illnesses
Read full article: Study finds thunderstorms linked to respiratory illnessesHarvard researchers wanted to see if increases in emergency department visits for respiratory illnesses among older adults happened in the days surrounding thunderstorms because vulnerable groups and those with common chronic respiratory disease may be able to take steps to prevent worsening. The study in JAMA Internal Medicine found thunderstorms are linked with an average of 3,700 emergency department visits annually in the U.S. among seniors with respiratory illnesses, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). They collected the data from 1999 through 2012 in more than 3,000 counties and looked at emergency department visits due to respiratory conditions in older patient populations in the days before and after thunderstorms. They found an uptick of ER visits of those with asthma and COPD on the day before thunderstorms. You can find the full study here.
New tool helps calculate risk factors for developing severe illness from COVID-19
Read full article: New tool helps calculate risk factors for developing severe illness from COVID-19DETROIT Since the start of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, weve learned so much about the risk factors for developing severe illness from COVID-19. READ: State of Michigan updates COVID-19 hospitalization dataTheres a new online tool to help anyone figure out it -- and its free. The tool was built to calculate a persons risk of requiring hospitalization after they were diagnosed with COVID-19. READ: Vaping might increase risk of contracting coronavirus (COVID-19) in teens, young adultsThe study identified several risk factors that have not been seen in other models. The online tool was designed for doctors, but anyone can use it.