As more people become vaccinated, many of them are eager to resume their social lives. And yet, many are fearful, and some…
As the US vaccinates millions more people each day, the novel coronavirus works to survive. It does this by mutating. So…
Crowd size matters. When football games had thousands of fans in attendance, COVID-19 case numbers tended to spike within…
It's been a stressful year, and for 61% of US adults, a year of unwanted weight change too. This isn't surprising,…
Vaccine manufacturing is complex, with lots of potential points for errors. But it also has extensive quality control checks…
Hemp, CBD and marijuana are all forms of cannabis – but they are different in significant ways, from form and legality…
The findings suggest that many Black and Hispanic Americans don't believe health care providers are listening to them.
Major league baseball opens today, and few are likely to give race a thought. When Jackie Robinson integrated MLB in 1947,…
Engineering students in Malawi and Tanzania have used the materials and tools available to them to build ventilators, personal…
If you've already had the coronavirus and recovered, you might be tempted to give the vaccine a pass. A scientist explains…
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…
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…
Recent studies also suggest that climate change is driving pollen counts upward. That could result in greater human susceptibility…