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Clinical sample of the monkeypox virus.

More than a million monkeypox vaccines are on their way in the US More than a million monkeypox vaccines are on their way in the US

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Juul e-cigarette vaping pen next to box and a gavel to symbolize FDA ban decision

Why Juul vaping products might start disappearing from US stores Why Juul vaping products might start disappearing from US stores

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

gloves, pills, thermometers, masks

This outbreak simulator predicted the strange twists in our pandemic behavior This outbreak simulator predicted the strange twists in our pandemic behavior

By Charlotte Hu

Three kids in COVID masks with bookbags right before summer vacation and COVID vaccines are available for their age group

COVID vaccines for children under 5 are near. Here’s how to prepare. COVID vaccines for children under 5 are near. Here’s how to prepare.

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Person with black hair with a bald spot on their temple due to alopecia hair loss

Alopecia patients finally have an FDA-approved hair-loss treatment Alopecia patients finally have an FDA-approved hair-loss treatment

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

A small child is having a bandage put on his arm after receiving a shot. A caregiver stands behind him.

Young kids will likely have COVID vaccine access in the next few weeks Young kids will likely have COVID vaccine access in the next few weeks

By Philip Kiefer

DNA from plague victims’ teeth may unravel the origin of Black Death

DNA from plague victims’ teeth may unravel the origin of Black Death DNA from plague victims’ teeth may unravel the origin of Black Death

By Kate Baggaley

bowls containing wheat flour, eggs, shellfish, peanuts, soybeans, and other common allergens

It’s harder for kids with food allergies to catch COVID It’s harder for kids with food allergies to catch COVID

By Philip Kiefer

A blonde person wearing a medical face mask and standing in a mostly empty airport while holding onto a white rolling suitcase.

Your up-to-date guide on international travel during COVID-19 Your up-to-date guide on international travel during COVID-19

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

Plane traveler wearing a COVID mask with an orange neck pillow looking out window after CDC lifted COVID testing policy for international flights

Flying to the US? You no longer need a negative COVID test. Flying to the US? You no longer need a negative COVID test.

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Vaccination is one of the best ways to protect against COVID.

Moderna is testing an Omicron-specific COVID vaccine. Here’s how it’s faring. Moderna is testing an Omicron-specific COVID vaccine. Here’s how it’s faring.

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

For patients with rectal cancer who received an experimental new treatment.

A new rectal cancer treatment eliminated all tumors in a small group of patients A new rectal cancer treatment eliminated all tumors in a small group of patients

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Person with short brown hair in a white t-shirt and a COVID surgical mask checking their temperature on a thermometer for COVID rebound infection

What we know about COVID rebound so far What we know about COVID rebound so far

By Philip Kiefer

An older adult at the doctor's office

What older adults need to know about long COVID What older adults need to know about long COVID

By Judith Graham / KFF Health News

A microscope image of several SARS-CoV-2 virus particles.

An estimate of how many Americans have died from each COVID variant An estimate of how many Americans have died from each COVID variant

By Philip Kiefer

White cat on a red leash outdoors on a lawn full of pink lilac flowers

Outdoor cats are deadly—and not just for birds and squirrels Outdoor cats are deadly—and not just for birds and squirrels

By Kristine Liao

A line of people queue up in front of a blue tent.

What’s next for China’s zero COVID policy What’s next for China’s zero COVID policy

By Philip Kiefer

a healthcare worker giving a vaccine to a patient

A massive new study confirms vaccinated people are still at risk of long COVID A massive new study confirms vaccinated people are still at risk of long COVID

Images from the September 1923 issue of Popular Science Monthly.

From the archives: How a medical ‘outsider’ discovered insulin From the archives: How a medical ‘outsider’ discovered insulin

By Bill Gourgey

A blue and pink microscope slide showing several ovals in animal flesh.

Here’s what we know about monkeypox transmission so far Here’s what we know about monkeypox transmission so far

By Philip Kiefer

US Army service members in surgical masks saluting the coffin of a veteran who died of COVID-19

What 1 million COVID deaths looks like from the frontlines What 1 million COVID deaths looks like from the frontlines

By Philip Kiefer

Marie Maynard Daly

Biochemist Marie Maynard Daly uncovered what makes us tick Biochemist Marie Maynard Daly uncovered what makes us tick

By Yasmin Tayag

A photo of an open window, skylight.

How better ventilation can fight the spread of COVID in your home How better ventilation can fight the spread of COVID in your home

By Liz Szabo / KHN

A girl getting vaccinated.

Children 5 to 11 can now get COVID boosters Children 5 to 11 can now get COVID boosters

National Mall in Washington, D.C. covered in thousands of white flags to represent each US COVID death

We’ve lost more than 1 million Americans to COVID We’ve lost more than 1 million Americans to COVID

By Purbita Saha

The 1918 flu outbreak, in which patients were kept in quarantine wards like this, was one of the world's deadliest pandemics.

A viral descendent of the deadly 1918 flu is probably still going around A viral descendent of the deadly 1918 flu is probably still going around

A child playing with a bear.

We still don’t know what’s behind the global hepatitis outbreak in kids We still don’t know what’s behind the global hepatitis outbreak in kids

People standing on a bridge at sunset while bats fly over.

Climate change could introduce humans to thousands of new viruses Climate change could introduce humans to thousands of new viruses

By Philip Kiefer

A pill bottle on a blue background spilling aspirin tabs.

Millions of Americans take aspirin to prevent heart disease—but should they? Millions of Americans take aspirin to prevent heart disease—but should they?

By Philip Kiefer

a person sneezing

CDC estimates 58 percent of Americans have been infected with COVID so far CDC estimates 58 percent of Americans have been infected with COVID so far

The CDC needs the public’s help to reverse the upward trend in STIs

The CDC needs the public’s help to reverse the upward trend in STIs The CDC needs the public’s help to reverse the upward trend in STIs

By Kate Baggaley

Person in a pink hijab talking to an oncologist in a pony tail and white coat about cancer treatments

Why doctors almost never say cancer is ‘cured’ Why doctors almost never say cancer is ‘cured’

By Jeanette Beebe

N95 Masks laid out on a blue background

Masks can work—even if you’re the only one wearing them Masks can work—even if you’re the only one wearing them

By Philip Kiefer

A judge threw out the US travel mask mandate. What’s next?

A judge threw out the US travel mask mandate. What’s next? A judge threw out the US travel mask mandate. What’s next?

Three children in dresses playing in a sandbox during an acute hepatitis outbreak in the US and Europe

A mysterious liver disease is sickening kids in the US and Europe A mysterious liver disease is sickening kids in the US and Europe

By Purbita Saha

a white and blue medicine box that reads paxlovid by pfizer

What to consider when taking Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill Paxlovid What to consider when taking Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill Paxlovid

By Kate Baggaley

A single HPV vaccine is effective against the disease, a new study shows.

A single HPV vaccine dose can protect against cervical cancer A single HPV vaccine dose can protect against cervical cancer

Food and Drug Administration headquarters in Washington, DC hosting a COVID vaccine booster meeting

The FDA is inching closer to a long-term COVID booster plan The FDA is inching closer to a long-term COVID booster plan

By Philip Kiefer

a woman wearing a mask finished receiving a shot and is getting a bandaid on her arm

Everything you should know about getting a second COVID booster Everything you should know about getting a second COVID booster

By Kate Baggaley

People in masks waiting on a New York City street in daytime for free COVID-19 testing at a blue truck

COVID relief funds are drying up—and so are free tests and treatments COVID relief funds are drying up—and so are free tests and treatments

By Lauren J. Young

Box of COVID-19 medical masks on wooden floor.

Your disposable COVID masks could be reborn as fuel Your disposable COVID masks could be reborn as fuel

By Carla Delgado

moderna covid shot

Moderna’s latest COVID vaccine trial for kids offers ‘really good news’ Moderna’s latest COVID vaccine trial for kids offers ‘really good news’

Best high-filtration masks

Best N95 and other high-filtration masks Best N95 and other high-filtration masks

By Rebecca Sohn

Terahertz laser setup with green lights and silver machinery in a dark room

You’ve probably never heard of terahertz waves, but they could change your life You’ve probably never heard of terahertz waves, but they could change your life

A sunny European plaza with empty tables because of the BA.2 COVID surge

COVID’s coming back in Europe. Are we next? COVID’s coming back in Europe. Are we next?

By Philip Kiefer

a patient receives a covid shot

mRNA COVID vaccines pose no serious risks for immunocompromised people mRNA COVID vaccines pose no serious risks for immunocompromised people

By Kate Baggaley

One big reason why Alzheimer’s might be going undetected in the US

One big reason why Alzheimer’s might be going undetected in the US One big reason why Alzheimer’s might be going undetected in the US

COVID test samples with tubes and labels for detecting variants like Delta and Omicron

‘Deltacron’ could exist after all ‘Deltacron’ could exist after all

By Philip Kiefer

A man standing under some trees outside at sunset, holding his face in his hands because he is stressed out or anxious.

How to manage your mental health as traumatic events pile up How to manage your mental health as traumatic events pile up

By Alexandra Frost

SARS-CoV-2 or COVID virus infecting human cells in a green and purple microscopy image

A deep dive on the evolution of COVID and its variants A deep dive on the evolution of COVID and its variants

By Philip Kiefer

a man using his phone on the New York City subway, while other passengers also use their phones

Your smartphone is gross. Learn how to clean it properly. Your smartphone is gross. Learn how to clean it properly.

kid holding their moms hand wearing kn95 mask

Young kids should also wear better masks to protect against COVID. Here’s what to consider. Young kids should also wear better masks to protect against COVID. Here’s what to consider.

By Alexandra Frost

Focused black woman in mask reading newspaper in new york city subway train

You still probably have to wear a mask while traveling You still probably have to wear a mask while traveling

By Maggie Galloway

Biden State of the Union 2022 with the US president, vice president, and speaker of the House of Representatives in front of an American flag and two other individuals wearing COVID masks in the Capitol

A quick look at Biden’s new COVID preparedness plan A quick look at Biden’s new COVID preparedness plan

By Purbita Saha

Two condoms on blue and yellow background.

Why the FDA finally approved a condom for anal sex Why the FDA finally approved a condom for anal sex

By Sara Kiley Watson

People wearing COVID surgical masks in a dark movie theater

The CDC is relaxing indoor mask guidelines and shaking up how it measures COVID risk The CDC is relaxing indoor mask guidelines and shaking up how it measures COVID risk

By Purbita Saha

A long COVID patient with short brown hair and a white sweatshirt wearing a respirator mask while sitting on the street

Long COVID can manifest in dozens of ways. Here’s what we know so far. Long COVID can manifest in dozens of ways. Here’s what we know so far.

A doctor puts a bandage on a woman's arm.

A new kind of COVID vaccine could soon be available internationally A new kind of COVID vaccine could soon be available internationally

Dust cloud from the Great Salt Lake in studio light and on a black background

Dust clouds are killing people out West—and the dangers could spread Dust clouds are killing people out West—and the dangers could spread

By Virginia Gewin

SARS-CoV-2 virus, the origin of the Omicron, BA.2, and Delta variants, under a microscope

‘Stealth Omicron’ is spreading slowly in the US ‘Stealth Omicron’ is spreading slowly in the US

By Popular Science Team

US vaccine card with Johnson & Johnson dose written in

Will the world run out of COVID vaccines? Will the world run out of COVID vaccines?

By Kate Baggaley

two red cells attack a white cell, the cells have been pseudo-colored

A ‘living’ cancer drug helped two patients stay disease-free for a decade A ‘living’ cancer drug helped two patients stay disease-free for a decade

By Kate Baggaley

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva wearing a purple costume, shown in three different poses on the ice during a program at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

Kamila Valieva’s ‘doping’ drug probably doesn’t give athletes an edge Kamila Valieva’s ‘doping’ drug probably doesn’t give athletes an edge

By Philip Kiefer

HIV infected cell

The first woman has been cured of HIV using donor stem cells The first woman has been cured of HIV using donor stem cells