Pandemic sparks more people to hunt for their birthparents, long lost relatives
Finding a father, a mother or other kin becomes a bigger goal for some. And…
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‘Long-haul’ covid-19 complications are real. I faced similar problems after surviving Ebola.
I’ve treated many patients with the disease. Their ailments continue long after their initial diagnosis….
Educational films reflect evolving views in 1960s about the health dangers of air pollution
“Darkening Day” features movies that were made to be watched in schools, libraries and noncommercial…
Trump’s appointees sought to censor what government scientists said about the coronavirus, emails show
Their emails showed how they hectored government scientists even as the virus raged out control….
CDC reverses controversial coronavirus guidelines for testing people without symptoms
The move comes after the White House coronavirus task force directed the agency last month…
Is it covid-19 or the flu? What doctors say about the symptoms.
The viruses’ symptoms are similar, making it hard to distinguish between them. Doctors are urging…
Trump contradicts health advisers on coronavirus vaccine timetable as death toll mounts
CDC Director Robert Redfield is the latest to run afoul of the president’s upbeat message…
Is the coronavirus spreading silently among kids? Testing limits make it hard to tell.
Age limits at certain testing sites, the reduced prioritization of asymptomatic testing and children’s trepidation…
Vaccine companies reveal their study designs, even as Trump sows confusion
President Trump made claims about a potential coronavirus vaccine. Much depends on what happens, but…
Top health official says states need about $6 billion from Congress to distribute coronavirus vaccine
‘We need to get resources to states now,’ warns CDC Director Robert Redfield. View original…