These groups are among the most vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic
Different groups in society can suffer from social distancing practices. That includes higher risk of domestic violence,…
Different groups in society can suffer from social distancing practices. That includes higher risk of domestic violence,…
The time at home from the coronavirus crisis could be an opportunity to let our natural sleep rhythms take over.
Nursing homes in the U.S. are not ready to care for coronavirus patients. Things need to change -- fast.
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads, pregnant women are facing new health risks and a health care system that's changing…
Patients who later test positive for COVID-19 are reporting early loss of smell and taste. Researchers are now trying to…
With so much sadness and loss from COVID-19, some of us may feel selfish if we complain about relative inconveniences. But…
Traditional vaccines can take years to create. Rather than immunizing people with viral proteins, the new approach gives…
Handling the US outbreak requires a look at what's working for the rest of the world – and our own history.
The federal government has declared a state of emergency over COVID-19. Two public health scholars explain what that means.
Using a survey taken from March 10 – March 16, social scientists tried to untangle the complicated connection between…
A medicinal chemist addresses questions about chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine: what it is, whether it is effective against…
Look out for your elderly parents, family members, friends and neighbors. It could save their lives.
Our government, suggest the authors, risks traumatizing its citizens with its failure to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Today is World TB Day. With attention turned toward coronavirus, it might seem too much to think about. But there's…
An emergency and critical care physician gives a dispatch from the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.
Before schools and workplaces closed, people could have been exposed. How do we best manage that?
Los niños no parecen enfermar de manera severa con el coronavirus. ¿Entonces por qué se cierran tantas escuelas?
Schools are closed, houses of worship have suspended services, and many restaurants are down to delivery only. Must we also…
Sexual health experts say it's a misconception that the cervix is insensitive, which can have implications for some…
Studies have shown that some people touch their faces as often as 23 times an hour. Some studies have also shown that face-touching…