How to make sure everyone gets a fair shot at the COVID-19 vaccine
Apr 22, 2021
People working to address vaccine inequity say overcoming the problem will take teamwork – and trustworthiness.
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Pandemic-fueled drug abuse threatens hearts, lives
Apr 20, 2021
The COVID-19 crisis has heightened another health crisis: drug abuse, which damages hearts and shortens lives.
Straight answers to common questions about COVID-19 vaccines
Apr 13, 2021
Can I trust the COVID-19 vaccines? Were they made in a rush? A doctor and a nurse answer common questions.
Boosters hope bicycling boom outlasts the pandemic
Apr 7, 2021
When the pandemic struck, gyms closed, people shied away from mass transit and families were stuck at home. That sent many Americans to their bicycles, a heart-healthy habit experts hope will continue.
How to get better sleep amid the pandemic – and why you should
Mar 17, 2021
A substantial number of people across the globe report sleep problems due to the pandemic, raising the risk for a rise in chronic disease.
Dementia may be a risk factor for infection but not death from COVID-19
Mar 11, 2021
Adults with dementia are more likely to get infected with COVID-19 than their peers, but not more likely to die from it, new research suggests.
What parents should know about rare but scary COVID-19-related illness
Mar 10, 2021
Researchers are working to understand multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, called MIS-C, which can follow weeks after a seemingly mild COVID-19 infection.
COVID-19 mental health crisis is hitting young adults
Mar 5, 2021
The coronavirus pandemic is worsening the mental states of young adults who are worried about losing precious time in their prime years.
Why less noise during the pandemic might help our ears but not our hearts or brains
Feb 24, 2021
The world grew quieter during the pandemic, but stress from sources other than noise increased, and that also has potential impacts on human health, researchers say.
What's safe once you've had your COVID-19 vaccine?
Feb 24, 2021
Can you stop wearing a mask once you’ve been fully vaccinated? Is it OK to travel? Experts weigh in.