Public Health
Why the U.S. Is Underestimating COVID Reinfection
Many U.S. states aren’t rigorously tracking or investigating suspected cases of reinfection
Stories by JoNel Aleccia
Medicine
Thousands Volunteer for COVID-19 Vaccine Study
Late-stage clinical trials of the first two coronavirus vaccine candidates in the U.S. plan to recruit 60,000 Americans
Public Health
Vaccine Trials Should Reflect America’s Diversity
Racial minorities and those with underlying health conditions may be at a greater risk from coronavirus infection, but have historically been less likely to be included in clinical trials...
Public Health
Pharma Sells States on “Netflix Model” to Wipe Out Hep C
Purchase of full-service packages to eradicate the virus can come without cost transparency
Natural Disasters
Health Officials Rush to Protect Seniors, the Most Vulnerable Group, from Hurricane Florence
Evacuations may prove particularly challenging for nursing homes and people who receive care at home
Wellness
The Dangers of Excessive Earwax
The greasy buildup poses unrecognized risk in long-term care settings
Medical & Biotech
"Rapid Autopsy" Programs Seek Clues to Cancer within Hours of Death
More than a dozen medical centers hope to study donated tumor tissue before it degrades
Cognition
Trump’s Perfect Score on Brain Test Spawns DIY Cognitive Exam
Proponents hope the assessment will help ID the earliest stages of dementia
