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The COVID-19 Pandemic – News and Features

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Increase in Alcohol Use Observed During the COVID-19 Pandemic Persists

A study found that alcohol consumption rose significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic and remained elevated through 2022. Using data from the National Health Interview Survey, the study shows widespread increases in alcohol use across demographics.
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RSV Vaccination Earlier in Pregnancy Could Provide Better Protection for Newborns

New research has indicated that the ideal time for pregnant people to get vaccinated against RSV is at 32 weeks pregnant, to best protect their newborns.
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Elephant Seals Face Uncertain Future After H5N1 Outbreak in Argentina

A devastating H5N1 outbreak killed over 17,000 elephant seals, including 97% of pups, at Argentina’s Península Valdés. A study shows the virus spread among marine mammals and evolved distinct strains.
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AI Identifies New Cases of Long COVID From Patient Health Records

A new AI tool could identify more people suffering from long COVID from their health records, potentially transforming the diagnostic process.
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SARS-CoV-2 Hijacks Human Proteins To Evade the Immune System

Researchers discovered that SARS-CoV-2 hijacks three important host proteins that dampen the complement system's activity. This significantly impairs viral cle which may affect the course of both acute COVID-19 infections and post-COVID-19 sequelae.
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Garbage Dumps Could Fuel Future Pandemics

A study by James Cook University and Mahidol University reveals that garbage dumps in low-income countries can concentrate humans, waste, and animals, creating environments ripe for zoonotic diseases.
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Nasal Swab Diagnostic Accurately Predicts the Severity of COVID-19 Infections

A study from Emory University reveals that autoantibodies found in the nasal cavity can help predict and improve COVID-19 recovery. The research indicates that these antibodies regulate inflammation and enhance antiviral immunity.
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AI Tool Identifies Better Antibody Therapies

Georgia Tech researchers created AF2Complex, a deep-learning tool that predicts antibody interactions with proteins, enhancing immunotherapy development. The model accurately identified effective antibodies against Covid-19.
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Increased Childhood Overweight in Socially Deprived Areas

Researchers have shown that the prevalence of overweight or obesity has now fallen to the same levels as before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, in several regions, the figures are significantly higher than the national average.
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Increase in Blood-Fat Disorder Risk Linked to COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a 29% increase in risk for developing dyslipidemia, a condition involving abnormal lipid levels in blood.
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