Month: May 2021

Donation of at least 20 million doses is ‘step in the right direction’ but a fraction of what’s necessary, they say. View original article Contributor: Tyler Pager

Some people worry that the departure of Anne Schuchat, a longtime stabilizing force, could undermine still-flagging morale. View original article Contributor: Lena H. Sun

The mineral has been popular during the pandemic, but scientific evidence is scant. Keep these five points in mind before you decide to use it. View original article Contributor: Sally Wadyka

The FDA approved a stronger version of the drug that reverses opioid overdoses. Some critics fear it could cause harm. View original article Contributor: Lenny Bernstein

Prescription and over-the-counter medications known to have this side effect include antidepressants, decongestants, pain relievers and some oral contraceptives. View original article Contributor: Linda Searing

“Reading about caregiving of this kind was one thing. Experiencing it was entirely different,” physician Rebecca Elon says. View original article Contributor: Judith Graham

The fear of bearing children in another infectious-disease outbreak is starting to show in the country’s declining birthrates, a professor says. View original article Contributor: Letícia Marteleto

President Biden’s pledge to ship out doses that could have been used domestically was a step toward a global campaign, but activists say much more is needed. View original article Contributor: Sheryl Gay Stolberg and Daniel E. Slotnik

Colorado Mesa University and the Broad Institute of M.I.T. and Harvard have spent the last year exploring new approaches to managing outbreaks. View original article Contributor: Emily Anthes

Even short-term exposure to polluted air may impair mental ability in the elderly. Aspirin and other NSAIDs showed some protective effects. View original article Contributor: Nicholas Bakalar