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Fish Consumption Linked to Reduced CV Disease Mortality

Twice-weekly fish intake is associated with a lower risk for major cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality in patients with prior CVD.

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Restrictions on Access to Mifepristone Will Be Lifted During Pandemic

A requirement that mifepristone abortion pills be dispensed only in person by a medical provider will be put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Blood Type and COVID-19 Outcomes: Is There a Link?

No associations seen for disease susceptibility, severity, or outcomes for either White populations or diverse populations.

Blood Clot Risk High Following Hospitalization for COVID-19

However, anticoagulation cuts risk for major thromboembolic events by 46 percent

Antibody Cocktail May Curb Infection in Unvaccinated Exposed to COVID-19

Drug company will ask FDA to expand the drug’s EUA to allow it to be given for preventive purposes in ‘appropriate populations.’

Supply of Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine to Drop Significantly

And, North Carolina has stopped administering Johnson & Johnson vaccines after at least 26 people experienced adverse reactions.

In-Hospital SARS-CoV-2 Mortality Declined Throughout Pandemic

Authors say reductions in in-hospital mortality likely due to new therapies and improvements in clinical management of patients with SARS-CoV-2.

Decrease Seen in Suicide Rate in the United States

Decrease seen despite concerns there would be more suicides due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

CDC: Risk for Catching Coronavirus From Surfaces Is Low

Agency says the risk for contracting the virus from a contaminated surface is less than 1 in 10,000.

Regular Processed Meat Consumption Linked to CVD Risk

Higher intake of unprocessed red meat, poultry not tied to increased risks for mortality, major cardiovascular disease.

Robust Immune Response to COVID-19 Vaccine Found in Pregnant Women

And passage of antibodies through the placenta and breastmilk appears to confer immunity to newborns.