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A New Covid Variant Is Causing Cases to Rise. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.
There are steps you can take to reduce the risk of getting seriously sick from Covid
Will Omicron-Specific Booster Shots Be More Effective at Combating Covid-19? 5 Questions Answered
The new booster shot is now available. Here’s what you need to know.
15 Minutes With: Kizzmekia S Corbett, Ph.D., Talks About Omicron
The renowned scientist who led the team that developed the Moderna vaccine against Covid-19 discusses the pandemic and what she hopes for the future
A Mother’s Journey to Getting Her Children Vaccinated
There’s a lot of misinformation out there about vaccines — and this is complicating vaccine decisions
Conservative Blocs Unleash Litigation to Curb Public Health Powers
Public health experts say the litigation has endangered the fundamental tools that public health workers have utilized for decades to protect community health
Should You Get a COVID-19 Booster Shot Now or Wait Until Fall? Two Immunologists Help Weigh the Options
Clinical studies show that mixing and matching booster vaccines can lead to a more robust immune response.
Should You Wear a Mask on a Plane, Bus or Train When There’s No Mandate? 4 Essential Reads to Help You Decide
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still recommends that passengers mask up while on planes, trains or buses, but it’s no longer a requirement
The 1 in 10 U.S. Doctors With Reservations About Vaccines Could Be Undermining the Fight Against Covid-19
Recent study finds that the same factors thought to encourage hesitancy in the general public – like having right-leaning political views – might also motivate physician opposition to vaccination
Even After Lockdowns Eased, Pandemic Depression Persisted Across Social Classes – New Study
The pandemic’s sustained impact on the nation’s mental health is unprecedented
Vaccine Hesitancy Is Complicating Physicians’ Obligation to Respect Patient Autonomy During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Over the past couple of decades there has been a shift away from upholding patient autonomy to prioritizing public health
Long Covid Leaves Newly Disabled People Facing Old Barriers — a Sociologist Explains
Some COVID-19 patients experience months of debilitating symptoms
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
It Feels Surreal When Covid Hits — but It’s Very Real
What it was like to have Covid-19 with Crohn’s and three young children
How Becoming My Husband’s Caregiver in My 30s Changed My Life
We used to have big plans — now we focus on just getting through each day
Despite Its Disastrous Effects, Covid-19 Offers Some Gifts to Medicine — an Immunology Expert Explains What It Can Teach Us About Autoimmune Disease
Patients with severe Covid-19 infections have symptoms that are similar to autoimmune disorder symptoms, such as blood vessel inflammation, rashes and organ damage
Heading Into the Third Year of the Pandemic, the US Blood Supply Is at a 10-Year Low
In January 2022, the American Red Cross declared its first-ever national blood crisis
Ready for Another Pandemic Malady? It’s Called ‘Decision Fatigue’
Faced with a stream of difficult choices about health and safety during a global pandemic, we may experience a unique kind of burnout that could deeply affect our brains and our mental health
15 Minutes With Dr. Leana Wen
The accomplished doctor weighs in on the possible future of the pandemic and the importance of public health
What Is the Best Mask for COVID-19? A Mechanical Engineer Explains the Science After 2 Years of Testing Masks in His Lab
If your cloth mask is comfy and light and feels like you are wearing nothing at all, it probably isn’t doing much to keep you and others safe from the coronavirus
How mRNA and DNA Vaccines Could Soon Treat Cancers, HIV, Autoimmune Disorders and Genetic Diseases
The idea of using genetic material to produce an immune response has opened up a world of research and potential medical uses far out of reach of traditional vaccines
How the Pandemic’s Unequal Toll on People of Color Underlines US Health Inequities – and Why Solving Them Is so Critical
Racial and ethnic minorities have borne significantly higher risks of Covid-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths than white people
Officials Struggle to Regulate Pop-up Covid Testing Sites — and Warn Patients to Beware
High demand and scarce supply has opened the door to bad actors
Sugar Detox? Cutting Carbs? A Doctor Explains Why You Should Keep Fruit on the Menu
Ripe berries and sugar crystals are both sweet, but one offers much more than just calories
Ask KHN-PolitiFact: Is My Cloth Mask Good Enough? The 2022 Edition
Wearing a cloth mask is better than not wearing a mask at all, but if you can upgrade — or layer cloth with surgical — now is the time