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According to census data, there are 49.2 million older persons in the United States, with 21 million (42.6%) earning less than 200% of the federal poverty threshold. With the majority of older persons having their natural dentition, there will be an increased demand for oral health (OH) treatments among this demographic. Although the causative links between oral and systemic diseases are still developing and not entirely established, there is undeniably a bidirectional relationship between OH, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes in older persons.

The outbreak of blastomycosis was first noted in early March when several individuals from the plant were diagnosed with atypical pneumonias. The mill was idled for several weeks to be disinfected, but the source of the infection was never located.

According to earlier studies, the usage of some hair products, such as relaxers and pressing products, may raise the risk of ovarian cancer. The usage of hair straighteners may now also be related to uterine cancer, according to a recent study. The CDC lists using birth control pills, working out frequently, maintaining a healthy weight, and taking progesterone as required as factors that lower the risk of uterine cancer.

The FDA has authorized the use of the mRNA bivalent COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech) for all doses administered to individuals 6 months of age and older. The monovalent vaccines are no longer authorized for use in the US. This simplifies the vaccination schedule and encourages future vaccination. For child vaccination, unvaccinated children may receive a 2-dose series of the Moderna bivalent vaccine (6 months through 5 years) or a 3-dose series of the Pfizer-BioNTech bivalent vaccine (6 months through 4 years). Children who are 5 years old may receive 2 doses of Moderna bivalent vaccine or a single dose of Pfizer-BioNTech bivalent vaccine. For immunocompromised children 6 months through 4 years, eligibility depends on the vaccine previously received. For individuals 5 years of age and older with certain kinds of immunocompromise, a single additional dose of bivalent vaccine may be administered at least 2 months following the initial dose of a bivalent vaccine. Additional doses may be administered at the discretion of the health care provider, taking into consideration the individual’s clinical circumstances.

Based on cases reported to the CDC, this study reports an acceleration in case detection, with a dramatic increase in 2021. From 2019 to 2021, 17 states identified their first case of C auris; however, resistance to echinocandins increased threefold in 2021 compared to the previous two years. And because screening is not conducted uniformly across the United States, the true burden of C auris cases is likely higher than reported.

Beyond weight issues, soda-drinking increases risks for hypertension, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and more. Check out the seven top soda-related health concerns here.