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What scientists know — and don’t know — about the Langya virus
Feeling worried? Don’t be yet.
Research on a deadly bacteria might be a Covid-19 vaccine gamechanger
Opinion: This promising science presents an opportunity to make a lasting and wider impact beyond Covid-19.
Paxlovid and rebound Covid-19 infections: What you need to know
Researchers are still not sure what causes this form of rebound Covid-19.
Monkeypox is spreading around the world — here's why you shouldn't panic
An unusually high number of cases have been found in places where the virus isn't endemic.
Nasal vaccines could be key to finally defeating Covid-19 — here’s why
A doctor answers five crucial questions about the vaccine technology.
Omicron subvariants: An epidemiologist answers 5 essential questions
Here’s a rundown.
More than half of Americans have had Covid-19 — here's how to tell if you are one of them
The CDC says 60 percent of people in the U.S. have contracted Covid-19 since the pandemic began.
Mask recommendations are constantly in flux — here's the last mask guide you'll ever need
Few mitigation measures have inflamed tensions more than masks and mask mandates.
Overconfidence kills: The CDC and WHO still haven’t learned how to effectively communicate uncertainty
If there's one communications lesson from the pandemic, it's the importance of navigating uncertainty.
The Bubble review: Judd Apatow’s new Netflix comedy is the worst movie of 2022
Pandemic humor that’s so bad, it’s upsetting.
Covid-19 demonstrates a flaw of human psychology we’ve known about for centuries
We can and should do better.
Child Covid-19 vaccines: What the U.K.'s confusing rollout reveals
The aim is not to tackle omicron, but to future-proof childhood immunity against the next generation of variants.
In Kashmir, indigenous Muslim healers cure broken bones with spirituality — and science
Science has revolutionized medicine so profoundly but there are still many people living in Indian-administered Kashmir who believe in a more spiritual treatment for bone injuries.
You don’t need an Omicron-specific Covid-19 booster — here’s why
Get your booster.
The secret to treating Long Covid may lie in the gut microbiome
Bacterial populations may predict who gets Long Covid.
Why Covid-19 could give Conservative politics a huge boost in 2022
It’s set to be an intense year.
What are the side effects of the new Covid-19 bivalent booster? Here’s what you need to know
The FDA authorized both Pfizer and Moderna's Omicron-specific jabs.
Younger adults aren’t getting boosted — here’s why that could be a huge problem
An immunologist gives 5 reasons why getting boosted against Covid-19 is crucial.
Low booster rates can have serious ripple effects. Get your shot ASAP
The benefits of the new booster will be limited if it is not widely used.
Covid-19 boosters: Immunologists answer 5 key questions about the new shots
What is different about the updated booster shots? Two scientists weigh in.
Racial disparities in Covid-19 booster shots have deadly consequences
New boosters aimed at the currently dominant omicron subvariant are expected to become available in early September 2022.
Should you get a Covid-19 booster now, or wait until the fall?
You should definitely get a booster, here’s when experts say is best to get it.
We need to talk about "mild Covid" — and why it sucks
Early in the pandemic, doctors defined mild, moderate, and severe Covid. Two and a half years later, do they still make sense?
First study of its kind reports on period changes post-Covid-19 vaccination
42 percent of respondents to a survey had wonky periods after a jab.
BA.5 Covid-19 infections: What it means for the pandemic and booster shots
The new subvariant is responsible for a massive wave of infections.
FDA just authorized Covid-19 vaccines for kids under 5. Here’s what parents need to know
The Biden Administration signaled it would like to have vaccines available for this group as soon as June 21.
Nasal vaccines could be key to finally defeating Covid-19 — here’s why
A doctor answers five crucial questions about the vaccine technology.
More than half of Americans have had Covid-19 — here's how to tell if you are one of them
The CDC says 60 percent of people in the U.S. have contracted Covid-19 since the pandemic began.
Psychiatric conditions make breakthrough Covid-19 cases more likely
Researchers are finally understanding the connection between psychiatric conditions and the immune system.
Do I need a second Covid-19 booster?
Booster shots offer protection against Covid-19. But do you really need two?
Mask recommendations are constantly in flux — here's the last mask guide you'll ever need
Few mitigation measures have inflamed tensions more than masks and mask mandates.
Covid-19 is here to stay. Should you still try to avoid it?
Avoiding infection is still worthwhile.
A new viral cousin of Covid-19 can resist vaccine immunity, study finds
Here's what you need to know about a new Covid-like virus from bats
A new study challenges a longstanding myth about Covid-19 and Vitamin D
Vitamin aficionados beware.
Can science prevent a pandemic?
While Covid-19 rages on, scientists scramble to prevent the next global pandemic.
What are the side effects of the new Covid-19 bivalent booster? Here’s what you need to know
The FDA authorized both Pfizer and Moderna's Omicron-specific jabs.
This face mask hunts for viruses in the air you breathe
Plus: AI that can detect cancer.
To solve Long Covid, scientists try to pinpoint when the immune system goes haywire
The antibodies meant to fight off the disease can cause lingering symptoms.
Younger adults aren’t getting boosted — here’s why that could be a huge problem
An immunologist gives 5 reasons why getting boosted against Covid-19 is crucial.
Psychological distress may increase your odds of getting long Covid, study finds
The results could help us better understand the condition that is currently affecting millions of Americans.
Being the only one masked in the office can be hard. A psychiatrist suggests these tips
“Everyone in my workplace can see that I’m the only person still masking, all day every day."
Viruses and bacteria can team up in the worst possible way
Here’s what you need to know about superinfections.
This indispensable habit reduces your risk of getting Covid-19
Surprise — an exercise habit protects us against the novel pathogen.
Should you get a Covid-19 booster now, or wait until the fall?
You should definitely get a booster, here’s when experts say is best to get it.
Wastewater can track viruses like Covid-19 — can it do the same for superbugs?
A pandemic program could help reveal the true threat of antibiotic resistance to public health.
What scientists know — and don’t know — about the Langya virus
Feeling worried? Don’t be yet.
We need to talk about "mild Covid" — and why it sucks
Early in the pandemic, doctors defined mild, moderate, and severe Covid. Two and a half years later, do they still make sense?
Which animals get Covid-19? A new database tracks cases around the world
Dogs, cats, and hamsters — oh my!
