Homeless patients with COVID-19 often go back to life on the streets after hospital care, but there'
What happens to unhoused people who get COVID-19?
November 25, 2020
344
Health
(November 2020)
Why do older people heal more slowly?
Healing is a complicated process. As people age, higher rates of disease and the fact that old cells lose the ability to…
November 24, 2020
324
The next vaccine breakthrough: Health experts identify ways to help people trust a coronavirus vacci
The United Nations recently asked a group of experts across the world to recommend ways to persuade people to take a COVID-19…
November 24, 2020
356
These at-home exercises can help older people boost their immune system and overall health in the ag
Older adults, who are at a higher risk for COVID-19 complications, can strengthen their immune systems by exercising.
November 24, 2020
275
Why nursing home aides exposed to COVID-19 aren’t taking sick leave
Over one-third of America’s COVID-19 deaths have been nursing home residents. Employee policies, particularly for low-paid…
November 23, 2020
508
China beat the coronavirus with science and strong public health measures, not just with authoritari
As Thanksgiving nears and fear grows in the US, people in China are traveling and enjoying time with family. While some…
November 23, 2020
283
Rural hospitals are under siege from COVID-19 – here's what doctors are facing, in their own words
Hospitals are losing staff to quarantines as rural case numbers rise, and administrators fear flu season will make make…
November 20, 2020
337
Keeping indoor air clean can reduce the chance of spreading coronavirus
Being indoors with other people is a recipe for spreading the coronavirus. But removing airborne particles through proper…
November 20, 2020
277
Amid a raging pandemic, the US faces a nursing shortage. Can we close the gap?
The COVID-19 pandemic has shined a spotlight on another US medical emergency: a serious shortage of nurses.
November 20, 2020
645
As CDC warns against Thanksgiving travel, here are a dozen more things you can do to help stop COVID
Inaction over the next few months could cost tens of thousands of lives. Here are things you should do now to stay safe…
November 19, 2020
249
Why masks belong at your Thanksgiving gathering and how to properly clean and wear them
More states are adding mask mandates as COVID-19 cases soar. If you’re traveling, shopping or seeing friends and family…
November 19, 2020
249
With 250,000 US deaths, COVID-19 is triggering more end-of-life planning – and young people want in
The pandemic is bringing up tough new questions as parents and grandparents develop advance care plans. Here's how to…
November 19, 2020
388
College-age kids are drinking less alcohol – but smoking more marijuana
Gen Z is breaking stereotypes, but there are still some worrying trends when it comes to substance abuse.
November 19, 2020
297
No, soaring COVID-19 cases are not due to more testing – they show a surging pandemic
COVID-19 cases are skyrocketing across the US. Testing has ramped up over the past few months, but increasing hospitalizations,…
November 18, 2020
273
CBD sales soaring, but evidence still slim that the cannabis derivative makes a difference for anxie
The jury's still out on whether or not CBD relieves stress and anxiety.
November 17, 2020
502
Nearly two-thirds of older Black Americans can't afford to live alone without help – and it's even t
Elder economic insecurity is a problem for all races, but it's far more common for people of color, particularly in…
November 17, 2020
268
Racial discrimination ages Black Americans faster, according to a 25-year-long study of families
A study of 800 Black American families shows early experiences of racism have long-term consequences for physical and mental…
November 17, 2020
263
Hoarding, stockpiling, panic buying: What's normal behavior in an abnormal time?
The pandemic has put a spotlight on a once little-discussed disorder – hoarding. But hoarding disorder is not what you…
November 17, 2020
285
7 things President-elect Biden can achieve on health care
From expanding children's coverage to reducing surprise bills, Biden and lawmakers may be able to broaden health care…
November 16, 2020
361
A new data-driven model shows that wearing masks saves lives – and the earlier you start, the better
The model provides county-level analysis and simulates the benefits of mask-wearing in terms of illnesses and deaths.
November 13, 2020
501