Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine, how it works and why it matters
A third Covid-19 vaccine, one made by Johnson & Johnson, could be authorized for use in the United States in the near future. Data about the…
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Canada introduces hotel quarantine, suspends Caribbean and Mexico flights
To curb coronavirus transmission, Canada announced rules Friday to further discourage international travel, especially during spring break. Most…
Continue ReadingAnti-science movement set up US for worse pandemic, infectious disease expert says
The anti-science movement has set up the United States and the world up for a worse Covid-19 pandemic than otherwise would have been, infectious…
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How much Covid-19 protection does travel insurance offer in 2021?
People who had travel insurance in 2020 found that their policies offered little protection against the global pandemic that dramatically upended…
Continue ReadingDoes Covid-19 impact male fertility? Experts urge caution about new evidence
Severe cases of Covid-19 might impact the quality of a man’s sperm, thus possibly impacting his fertility, according to a new study published…
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A year into the pandemic, where are all the fast, easy home tests?
Last March former President Donald Trump said “anybody that wants a test can get a test” for Covid-19. That wasn’t true then, and…
Continue Reading25 ways to stay warm this winter that won’t break the bank
A year into the pandemic, winter is the last of the four seasons we’re newly experiencing during this crisis. Each season has had its…
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The US can defeat coronavirus variants with the right tools, White House adviser says
Even as increasingly worrisome Covid-19 variants reach the United States, a senior adviser on the White House Covid-19 response team offered hope…
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5 things to know for January 29: Covid, extremism, impeachment, GameStop, Hong Kong
There’s an official term for that! Merriam-Webster has added “second gentleman” to describe VP Kamala Harris’ husband Doug…
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Just as Covid-19 numbers were dropping, a concerning strain detected in South Africa is now in the US
Hope stemming from decreasing Covid-19 numbers has been blunted by the spread of new coronavirus variants. Now, one of the most worrisome strains…
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Fauci says Biden’s push to reopen schools in 100 days ‘may not happen’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, cautioned Thursday that President Joe Biden’s push to reopen most…
Continue Reading‘Long Covid’ still puzzles doctors but treatment is possible
Medical professionals are working to understand more about a condition they are calling “long Covid,” among patients who experience…
Continue Reading‘Long Covid’ still puzzles doctors but treatment is possible
Medical professionals are working to understand more about a condition they are calling “long Covid,” among patients who experience…
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‘We continue to lead the nation.’ In West Virginia, Covid-19 vaccinations are nearly double the national rate
More than 9% of people in West Virginia have received at least their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, according to data published Monday by the…
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German officials say AstraZeneca vaccine shouldn’t be given to over-65s, citing lack of data
Germany’s vaccine commission said the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine should not be given to people older than 65 years, amid a bitter dispute…
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South Carolina detects first US cases of coronavirus strain first seen in South Africa
South Carolina officials have announced the United States’ first two confirmed cases of a more contagious coronavirus strain first spotted in…
Continue Reading New malaria mosquito emerges in African cities, and experts are worried
A new malaria mosquito is emerging in African cities, with potentially devastating consequences for those living there, according to a new study. The…
Continue Reading Snow blindness can sneak up on you, but prevention is easy
As the only American to have climbed all 14 of the world’s peaks over 26,000 feet above sea level — and the fifth person to do so without…
Continue ReadingAn afternoon nap could improve your cognitive abilities, study says
Taking an afternoon snooze could keep your brain sharp, a new study has said. Adults ages 60 and older who took afternoon naps showed signs of better…
Continue ReadingOnly half of Covid-19 vaccines delivered to states have been used, CDC data shows. Here’s one reason why
A possible explanation is emerging for why federal data shows only about half of the vaccine supply delivered in the US has been administered. The…
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