Month: October 2020

This year’s MacArthur Fellows — recipients of the popularly known “Genius Grant” — feature two winners from Miami that really sing. One, literally, as Grammy-winning jazz singer and composer Cécile … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:

Even for those with insurance, surprise bills for things not covered can add up fast. View original article Contributor:

Mistrust of vaccines runs deep in African-American communities. Against formidable odds, Father Paul Abernathy and his teams are trying to convince residents of Pittsburgh’s historic Black neighborhoods to volunteer for trials testing a Covid-19 shot. View original article Contributor:

It’s been only about four days since the world learned U.S. President Donald Trump tested positive for COVID-19—but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s been four days since he was infected. White House officials and Trump’s personal physician Sean Conley have repeatedly dodged questions about when the President last tested negative for COVID-19. “I don’t want … Read more

Health experts worry that his statements and behavior since his hospitalization for the coronavirus will undermine efforts to keep Americans safe. View original article Contributor: Amy Goldstein

The standards, which would be applied to an emergency use authorization for a vaccine, are the same as ones the agency proposed weeks ago. In many ways, they are similar to the standards for a traditional approval. View original article Contributor: Laurie McGinley

Dexamethasone — credited with improving the survival of severe covid-19 patients in a study — has side effects, including “psychic derangements,” according to the drug label. View original article Contributor: Meryl Kornfield

Health experts worry that his statements and behavior since his hospitalization for the coronavirus will undermine efforts to keep Americans safe. View original article Contributor: Amy Goldstein