Common symptoms of the cicada Covid variant unfolding now
Just as warmer weather begins to lift spirits, a new COVID-19 variant is making its way across the country and bringing plenty of uncertainty with it. Known informally as the cicada variant, this strain is believed to be an Omicron subvariant sometimes associated with BA.3.2, though it carries no official designation from the Centers for […]
Female veterans showed remarkable strength at home while quietly falling apart everywhere else
Female veterans entered the COVID-19 pandemic already carrying a heavier load than their male counterparts. What the pandemic did was make that load visible in the data in ways that are difficult to dismiss. A new study tracking post-9/11 veterans over more than six years has found that women experienced significantly steeper declines in well-being […]
New COVID variant Cicada hits 29 states
A new COVID-19 variant has been quietly making its way across the United States and it is now moving fast enough that doctors are paying close attention. The variant, known as BA.3.2 and nicknamed Cicada, has been detected in patients and wastewater systems across 29 states. While it first appeared on the radar in late […]
CDC finds BA.3.2 variant signals in US wastewater early
A new variant of SARS-CoV-2 is drawing attention from public health officials, and what makes this one particularly notable is not just where it has been found but how it was found. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published a report tracking the global spread of BA.3.2, a highly divergent coronavirus variant first […]
New study links cannabis use with increased COVID severity
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open has revealed a potential link between cannabis use and increased severity of COVID-19 infections, challenging previous assumptions about the protective effects of cannabis. Study findings The research analyzed data from over 72,000 COVID-19 patients and found that current cannabis users were more likely to require hospitalization or […]
Understanding the impact of the new COVID-19 variant LB.1
The emergence of the COVID-19 variant LB.1 has raised concerns as it contributes to the ongoing summer wave of infections. Identified as a descendant of the JN.1 variant, LB.1 is now among the most prevalent variants in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Characteristics of LB.1 LB.1, part […]
What you need to know to navigate the COVID-19 summer wave
As the summer progresses, the United States is experiencing a significant uptick in COVID-19 cases, with no signs of a slowdown. This surge is fueled by several factors, including new virus variants and decreased immunity. Health experts emphasize the importance of continued vigilance and adherence to preventive measures to navigate this wave safely. Understanding the […]