California’s COVID-19 disparities are sobering. Everyone is at risk, but low-income, Black and Latino residents are dying…
Test positivity rates measure the success of a testing program. Even though the US performs a huge number of tests, high…
A blood test to detect Alzheimer's disease in people who have symptoms and even those who don't has been shown to…
The health care inequities suffered by Black Americans today began centuries ago.
The stress of having children do distance learning at home during the pandemic is linked to an increase in alcohol consumption…
For Black youth, death by suicide has become a leading cause of death. And they face social problems that give rise to depression…
Research shows that children can become infected with the coronavirus and spread it to others. Though rare, some kids do…
Congress needs to make sure the HEROES Act includes adequate funding for people with disabilities.
Ideally everyone could get tested frequently for the coronavirus. No state is close to achieving this, but some are doing…
Masks are only effective if you follow certain principles when wearing them.
Telehealth has seen massive increases in use since the pandemic started. When done right, remote health care can be just…
A team of researchers from Indiana University performed random testing for SARS-CoV-2 across the state. The results offer…
There's more to the numbers than what you see on TV.
For a COVID-19 vaccine to stop the pandemic, a large percentage of the population will have to get vaccinated. A law professor…
The issues facing Black Americans are not confined to only racial discrimination. Gender plays a part too.
A close look at Florida's economy shows just how vulnerable the state and its population are to a pandemic.
The high cost of pharmaceuticals often means only the richest patients get lifesaving medicines. As coronavirus drugs emerge,…
Trust in the confidentiality of contact tracing broke down during the AIDS epidemic. Today, it's faltering again.
The percentage of people who die from a coronavirus infection is an important number for public health experts to know.…
The Trump administration has revised CDC health guidelines and undermined its own experts, making it harder for science…