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 Kaiser Health News
Public Health
Biden Aims for 100 Million COVID Vaccinations in First 100 Days
It will not be an easy task
Public Health
The White House—Scene of COVID Outbreaks under Trump—Will Get a Deep Clean for President-Elect Biden
Fears about lingering coronavirus are prompting a massive disinfection initiative before the Bidens move in
Public Health
Black Americans Are Getting COVID Vaccines at Lower Rates Than White Americans
In 16 states that have released data by race, white residents are being vaccinated at much higher rates—in many cases two to three times higher
Policy
Biden’s Health and Human Services Nominee Has Political Skill but No Frontline Health Experience
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has never held a position in public health administration, but he has led dozens of lawsuits to protect the Affordable Care Act and health rights...
Medicine
For Billion-Dollar COVID Vaccines, Basic Government-Funded Science Laid the Groundwork
Much of the pioneering work on mRNA vaccines was done with government money, though drugmakers could walk away with big profits
Public Health
Biden’s Health Agenda Dims with GOP Likely to Hold Senate
Joe Biden won the election, but Senate Republicans could block his attempts to expand the Affordable Care Act
Policy
How the Election Could Affect Health Care and Drug Policy
The outcome could have important consequences for Medicaid, abortion access, and legalization of marijuana and other drugs
Medicine
Billions of Dollars for Stem Cell Research Institute On California’s November Ballot
Voters must decide whether to keep financing the second largest funder of stem cell science in the world
Public Health
How Ginsburg’s Death Threatens the Affordable Care Act and Reproductive Rights
As the Trump administration eyes a speedy replacement, the court will hear a case against the health care law a week after the election
Public Health
COVID-19 and Smoke Inhalation Symptoms Are Hard to Tell Apart
Whether it’s a cough or a sore throat, doctors in areas affected by the recent wildfires must determine whether symptoms are caused by the coronavirus, smoke or even the flu
Medicine
NIH ‘Very Concerned’ about Serious Side Effect in Coronavirus Vaccine Trial
The test was halted when a participant suffered spinal cord damage, and U.S. scientists launched an investigation
Public Health
College Coronavirus Testing Plans Are All Over the Map
With no clear guidance from the federal government, schools are pursuing a mix of online and in-person classes
Public Health
How to Know If It’s OK to Visit Your Favorite Store or Restaurant
Public health experts offer tips for evaluating the risks of visiting public places during the COVID-19 pandemic
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
Medicine
Fauci Optimistic About COVID-19 Vaccines, Though Immunity Unknowns Complicate Development
Teams are starting to test vaccines using messenger RNA or chimpanzee cold viruses to inoculate humans. Will their benefits last?
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
Trump Administration’s Sudden Shift on COVID-19 Data Leaves States in the Lurch
The White House told hospitals to report data through a private company system instead of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Public Health
Easy to Say ‘Get Tested’ for the Coronavirus—Harder to Do: Here’s How
Experts explain the best time for testing after exposure and how to find test sites
Mental Health
COVID-19 Worsens Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder—but Therapy Offers Coping Skills
The pandemic has heightened OCD phobias such as fear of germs. Yet some patients say experience with anxiety, and treatment for it, gives them an advantage
