The FDA approved Alzheimer's disease drug aducanumab despite minimal evidence of its efficacy. Whether this decision…
Bat hosts, lab leaks – tracing SARS-CoV-2 to its origins involves more than just tracking down patient zero.
Vaccinated people can still get infected with the coronavirus. So if you have symptoms of COVID-19, getting tested can protect…
The high-profile athlete's struggles raise questions about society's views on mental health, as well as the effects…
Photos from the early 1900s show LA's forests of oil derricks. Hundreds of wells are still pumping, and new research…
A survey finds that hardship disparities across racial and ethnic groups have persisted throughout the pandemic.
Negative attitudes about people with larger body sizes or higher weight are consistent across Australia, Canada, France,…
A more coordinated effort by scientists, stakeholders and community members will be required to stop the next deadly virus…
A doctor offers tips on how to safely get exercise, sleep and drinking habits back into shape as the pandemic wanes.
Viruses want to pass on their genetic material. Recognizing this about SARS-CoV-2 provides insight into how the world is…
Some vaccinated people will still be wearing masks to protect themselves from people who may not be vaccinated or wearing…
Behavioral economics, long employed in grocery stores to guide customers to certain products, could be employed by food…
Evidence shows that many Black Americans experience police killings of unarmed Black people – even those they do not…
Most shots work best when inserted into muscle. The shoulder muscle known as the deltoid works best.
Personal interactions between volunteers and the older adults they assist, which paused due to pandemic concerns, are resuming.
Many governments, including the US, already collect and make public population statistics that could help them prepare for…
Scientists developed vaccines for COVID-19 in a matter of months. Why after 37 years do we still not have one for HIV/AIDS?…
To keep our health care providers healthy, we need to help them sleep.
Vaccination rates for COVID-19 have been lower than desired for herd immunity, or when enough people become immune for new…
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine was recently approved for adolescents ages 12-15. Vaccination is essential to protect children…