Month: March 2022

Dogs and cats have surprised their owners by gaining weight during the coronavirus pandemic. Veterinarians blame the extra treats and table scraps. View original article Contributor: Aishvarya Kavi

Ira Rutkow’s “Empire of the Scalpel” is by turns fascinating and ghastly. View original article Contributor: Henry Marsh

U.S. Senator Tim Kaine is all too familiar with the harrowing effects of Long COVID. And on Wednesday, the Virginia Democrat introduced legislation to help other Americans struggling with the same mysterious illness. Kaine was diagnosed with COVID-19 nearly two years ago, but still suffers from moderate symptoms. And he’s not alone. Thousands, potentially millions, … Read more

(Washington D.C.) — President Joe Biden’s new plan to expand mental health and drug abuse treatment would pour hundreds of millions of dollars into suicide prevention, mental health services for youth, and community clinics providing 24/7 access to people in crisis. Unveiled as part of his State of the Union speech, Biden’s plan seeks to … Read more

Plan would allow other countries to replicate U.S. scientific breakthroughs, intended to boost supplies to fight pandemic. View original article Contributor: Dan Diamond

Some cities, including Chicago and Philadelphia, say they are prepared to bring back vaccine mandates to combat surges. View original article Contributor: Fenit Nirappil