Debate deepens over Wuhan wet market's role in kickstarting the pandemicJuly 27, 2022 – Critics point to bigger issues with poorly regulated wildlife farming—not just the market itself—as the root cause of COVID-19.
Who qualifies for a coronavirus booster shot? Why it’s still unclear.August 13, 2021 – While people with immune-compromising conditions rejoice over the FDA decision, may questions remain unanswered.
Health workers are exhausted. A photo studio let them express it.January 25, 2022 – Staff at this hospital in Belgium managed three pandemic waves with hardly a moment to rest—then they reached a breaking point.
Are more powerful vaccines coming? Shots targeting T cells show promise.April 22, 2022 – Early trials suggest vaccines that activate these immune cells work better and faster and may protect people with weakened immune systems.
Can this 19th-century health practice help with long COVID?April 08, 2022 – Doctors used to swear by the slow recovery period known as convalescence. Some experts say embracing it again could offer benefits for an array of long-term illnesses and injuries.
As long COVID cases grow, clues emerge about who is most at riskFebruary 24, 2022 – Tens of millions of people now have an array of lingering symptoms. Figuring out their common risk factors could help tailor treatments.
Is Omicron really less severe than Delta? Here's what the science says.January 11, 2022 – This variant is more transmissible. So how do you protect yourself? And what are the implications for vaccines, masks, hygiene, and social distancing?
For speakers of rare languages, COVID care was a struggle to navigateOctober 06, 2022 – As the pandemic raged, Indigenous immigrants from Latin America grappled with unique linguistic challenges and limited interpretation support in U.S. hospitals.
9 big questions about Omicron explainedJanuary 06, 2022 – Why is the CDC changing its isolation guidance? Which type of test is best? And how long should you isolate or quarantine? Experts weigh in to help clear confusion.
Lost your smell to COVID-19? Here’s how to retrain your brain.May 11, 2022 – Millions of people infected with SARS-CoV-2 lose their sense of smell for months at a time. Hoping to speed up recovery, many are resorting to 'smell training.'
How does COVID-19 affect the brain? A troubling picture emerges.August 18, 2021 – Researchers find that people who only suffered mild infections can be plagued with life-altering and sometimes debilitating cognitive deficits.
5 things to know about COVID-19 tests in the age of OmicronDecember 23, 2021 – The new variant is highly transmissible—but much else remains unknown. Here’s how scientists suggest using tests to stay safe.
Here's what we know about the BA.2 Omicron subvariant driving a new COVID-19 waveApril 25, 2022 – BA.2 infections aren’t as mild as once thought and even newer versions of Omicron are circulating and spreading fast
These artists are reimagining the face mask. Here’s how.March 03, 2022 – With whimsy and an eye toward global culture, a virtual museum show recasts the grim pandemic icon as an artistic canvas.
How booster shots can help protect you from OmicronDecember 17, 2021 – Immunity from COVID-19 vaccines fades over time, but data show boosters do offer better protection against all variants—including the more contagious Omicron.
U.S. surpasses 800,000 COVID-19 deaths as Omicron loomsDecember 15, 2021 – Despite the availability of vaccines, the disease has become one of the nation’s leading causes of death—and more people are letting their guard down.
