OpinionJune 27, 2022
What Air Pollution in South Korea Can Teach the World about Misinformation
Tracking how misinformation campaigns begin and amplify can give scientists tools to combat them
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PharmaceuticalsJune 17, 2022
New COVID Drugs Face Delays as Trials Get Harder to Do
The success of vaccines has reduced the pool of people available for studies, among other factors
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VaccinesJune 15, 2022
COVID Vaccines for Kids Younger Than Five Get Green Light from Regulators
An advisory committee voted unanimously to recommend authorizing the Moderna and Pfizer shots for the youngest children
OpinionJune 15, 2022
Bad COVID Public Health Messaging Is Blocking Our Path to a ‘New Normal’
But smarter communications from health agencies can improve the road ahead
OpinionJune 9, 2022
Blaming Gay Men for Monkeypox Will Harm Everyone
Lessons from HIV/AIDS and SARS-CoV-2/COVID for harm reduction
Public HealthJune 8, 2022
We Need to Improve Indoor Air Quality: Here’s How and Why
Upgrading buildings’ ventilation, filtration and other factors would not only decrease COVID transmission but also improve health and cognitive performance in general
EpidemiologyJune 7, 2022
How to Compare COVID Deaths for Vaccinated and Unvaccinated People
The death rate among unvaccinated people is still far higher than that among the vaccinated even though vaccinated people now make up a significant proportion of deaths
EpidemiologyMay 27, 2022
Long COVID Risk Falls Only Slightly after Vaccination
Results from a large study suggest that vaccines offer less protection against lingering symptoms than expected
PolicyMay 27, 2022
Keeping a Business Safe without a Mask Mandate Requires a Nuanced Approach
Government or company-wide mandates give businesses cover for policies perceived as political
Public HealthMay 24, 2022
‘When Will Kids under Five Get COVID Vaccines?’ and Other Questions
Experts address when the youngest children could be eligible for the shots, why that has taken so long, and more
OpinionMay 20, 2022
The U.S. Needs Its Local Public Health Officials Back, Stat
COVID misinformation has led to many top scientists leaving their public positions, putting health policy in the hands of people with limited expertise
Public HealthMay 18, 2022
How Accurate Are Rapid COVID Tests?
Two testing experts explain the latest data on how well the assays perform