Public Health
Two Strains of Polio Down, One to Go
It could be the second human disease we eradicate—but if we don’t finish the job, resurgence is possible
Public Health3604 articles archived since 1845
Public Health
Why Do Some People Weather Coronavirus Infection Unscathed?
Some scientists are confident that the immune system’s aggressive response is only part of the story
Medicine
Evidence for Convalescent Plasma Coronavirus Treatment Lags behind Excitement
Despite calls for more rigorous clinical trials, the Food and Drug Administration has granted an emergency authorization for the therapy
Mental Health
Another Tragic Epidemic: Suicide
Suicide rates have been rising for two decades in the U.S. Will the pandemic make things worse?
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
Coronavirus News Roundup: August 15–August 21
Here are pandemic highlights for the week
Technology
Lidar Advances Show Mosquito Rush Hours
New research shows how a laser-based system can help detect mosquito movements
Public Health
‘Instant Coffee’ COVID-19 Tests Could Be the Answer to Reopening the U.S.
Cheap and quick, they could move us toward normalcy before a vaccine is widely available
Public Health
COVID-19 Spit Tests Used by NBA Are Now Authorized by FDA
A new saliva-based diagnostic does not require a “brain-tickling” swab, and it can be used with a range of chemical reagents
Public Health
Why Some People Get Terribly Sick from COVID-19
Beyond factors such as age and sex, underlying aspects of biology and society influence disease severity
Public Health
Coronavirus News Roundup: August 8–August 14
Here are pandemic highlights for the week
Public Health
The 1918 Flu Faded in Our Collective Memory: We Might ‘Forget’ the Coronavirus, Too
The legacy of the 20th century’s deadliest pandemic shows how large groups remember—and forget—their shared past
Behavior
Our Temporary Moratorium against Handshakes Should Become Permanent
The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in an overdue development
Public Health
Russia’s Fast-Track Coronavirus Vaccine Draws Outrage over Safety
The immunization could be dangerous because it hasn’t been tested in large trials, researchers say
Policy
Women in Science May Suffer Lasting Career Damage from COVID-19
They bear a greater proportion of childcare and household responsibilities, making it much harder for them to publish their work and get ahead
Public Health
Trash-Collecting Researchers Find Dietary Patterns in Discarded Hair Clippings
People in low-income neighborhoods eat more proteins from animals and less of them from vegetables, a study suggests
Public Health
Blame Poverty, Not the Poor, for COVID-19’s Spread in Brazil’s Amazon
In the state of Rondônia, social inequities give diseases a powerful boost
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
Public Health
Coronavirus News Roundup: August 1–August 7
Here are pandemic highlights for the week
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
