Stimulus checks received a lot of attention during debates about the stimulus package, but it may be expansion of health…
A vaccine will likely be authorized for teens by fall. That doesn't mean putting away the face masks, though.
It's not just about the money. Raising the minimum wage would lead to happier and healthier lives for millions of Americans.
AstraZeneca just announced results from its US-based trial. It found the vaccine to be 79% effective and safe for use, despite…
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March is the month to get the word out about screening for colorectal cancer. An important update: More people can get screened…
A team of experts are projecting that after a steep increase in 2020, food insecurity rates will dip in 2021. But behind…
The vaccine rollout is underway, but what happens if there is a supply disruption? Would it be feasible to change strategy…
Biden wants Americans to be able to celebrate the holiday with small gatherings. What will it take to get the virus under…
So far, most vaccines in the US are mRNA vaccines. These represent a new technology and are likely to take over the vaccine…
Poor indoor air on tribal lands can cause a range of respiratory illnesses, including viral infections. Here's how people…
Because dementia patients are more likely to acquire COVID-19, and because so many live in close-quarter facilities –…
Recent studies also suggest that climate change is driving pollen counts upward. That could result in greater human susceptibility…
The coronavirus pandemic has driven a lot of scientific progress in the past year. But just as some of the social changes…
What if you passed COVID-19 to someone else? For those living with that guilt, the thought could be devastating.
Some AI systems make faulty assumptions about women and nonwhite men, which can lead to misdiagnoses. Overcoming this bias…
Millions of vaccinated people have been waiting for guidelines on what they can do safely. The CDC says it's OK to gather…
SARS-CoV-2 is much like a zombie virus. It interferes with normal sickness behavior and blocks pain, turning its victims…
Researchers are closely watching the coronavirus mutants to make sure vaccines can be adjusted if necessary. But scientists…
The COVID-19 case spike in the summer of 2020 and the history of seat belts shows that mandates make a difference.