Is the Pandemic Over? If Only It Were That Simple
Sept. 21, 2022 – President Joe Biden says the pandemic is over. The World Health Organization says the end is in sight. Many of us would rather talk about…
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People of Color Bearing Brunt of Long COVID, Doctors Say
Sept. 12, 2022 – From the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, people of color have been hardest hit by the virus. Now, many doctors and researchers are…
The Mystery of Why Some People Don’t Get Covid
We all know a “Covid virgin,” or “Novid,” someone who has defied all logic in dodging the coronavirus. But beyond judicious caution, sheer luck, or a lack of…
Teacher shortages are real, but not for the reason you heard
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Everywhere, it seems, back-to-school has been shadowed by worries of a teacher shortage. The U.S. education secretary has called for…
Lea Michele forced off Broadway stage for 10 days after testing positive for COVID-19
Fans of Lea Michele hoping to finally see her singing and dancing in "Funny Girl" on Broadway will have to be patient.The "Glee" actor has tested…
Many Young Kids With COVID Show No Symptoms of the Disease
Sept. 6, 2022 – Don’t count on a runny nose.Young kids with COVID-19 often have no symptoms at all, even when they have a high amount of the virus in them,…
How Does a Variant-Specific Covid Booster Work?
The Covid-19 messenger RNA vaccines are getting an update. The new booster shots rolling out across the US and Europe this week are specifically tailored to…
Dear Abby: The bride was shocked by the lack of presents
DEAR ABBY: Our daughter and her cousin are the same age. Both are medical school graduates.
Eight months ago, when this cousin got married at an in-person…
Think You Have Long COVID? See Your Primary Care Doc First
Sept. 2, 2022 – Many patients dealing with debilitating long COVID symptoms that interfere with their day-to-day lives might be tempted to go straight to a…
COVID Omicron Boosters About to Arrive, With Some Controversy
Aug. 31, 2022 – COVID-19 booster vaccines targeting the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants currently dominating in the United States could be available in the…