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These urologists are setting the record straight about penises and COVID
Flight bans won’t stop Omicron
New information may explain why the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine caused blood clots
The Omicron variant is officially in the US
Omicron isn’t going away. Here’s how to protect yourself from the latest COVID variant.
5 ways to keep your glasses from fogging up with a mask
Death ‘by planet’ was surprisingly common in the 1600s
You can get a COVID booster shot. Here’s what else you need to know.
Which COVID-19 booster should I get?
How much does vitamin D protect us from diseases like COVID?
How to tell when the COVID pandemic is nearing its end
You might not be ‘fully vaccinated’ soon
When to get your kids vaccinated in time for the holidays
There’s a second case of monkeypox in the US this year—but don’t freak out
For the second time ever, someone was spontaneously cured of HIV
The animal kingdom is full of coronaviruses. Here’s what that means for COVID’s future.
23andMe can now test for BRCA mutations. Here’s what you need to know.
How to talk with your kids about the COVID vaccine
Some people have a gene that could make COVID far more deadly
Humans created an extra 8 million tons of plastic waste during the pandemic
As more people work from home, internet speed requirements have become a critical issue
Prostate exams can be lifesaving, so why are patients hesitant
How dangerous is myocarditis? The truth about the scary-sounding condition.
HPV vaccination in the UK has prevented thousands of cases of cervical cancer
Wild deer are giving each other COVID—a lot
There’s a new Delta variant. Here’s why you shouldn’t panic.
Why are kids’ immune systems different from adults’?
Worried about COVID vaccine side effects? Try this simple trick.
Can I offer you a nice meme in these trying times?
Mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccines could provide superior immunity
The FDA just authorized boosters for Moderna and J&J—here’s what you need to know
Are US booster shots sapping the world’s vaccine supply?
Zoo animals are getting COVID vaccines made specially for them
Is it safe to travel for the holidays this year? Here’s the CDC’s advice.
Millions of people are vaccinated—less than 8,000 of them have died from the virus
What the COVID-19 vaccine booster data still can’t tell us
FDA expert panel recommends all J&J vaccine recipients get a booster
The FDA advisory panel recommends Moderna boosters for certain at-risk groups
Mixing boosters, tuberculosis rising, and other COVID news you missed this week
How to make face masks for kids and adults—no sewing machine required
Aspirin has long been prescribed to prevent heart attacks. Now experts say it shouldn’t.
Outdoor heaters, video chat, and other hacks for surviving winter with COVID-19
Pfizer formally asked the FDA to authorize its COVID vaccine for kids 5 to 11
What can viral load really tell us about infectiousness?
E. coli isn’t always bad—it’s actually an unlikely research hero
YouTube is blocking big anti-vax accounts, and other COVID news you missed
No diet and exercise regimen can make you immune to COVID-19
A comprehensive guide to coronavirus symptoms
If you’re unsure about getting the COVID-19 vaccine, read this
Everything you need to know about COVID booster shots
Which COVID-19 vaccine is the best?
The CDC recommends booster shots for healthcare workers and other at-risk groups
CDC panel gives a thumbs-up to Pfizer boosters, but not for everyone
What we know so far about J&J booster shots
COVID-19 has now killed 1 in 500 Americans
Will microschools dominate post-pandemic education?
Vaccines for kids ages 5 to 11 could be available by Halloween
Biden’s new COVID vaccine mandates, explained
The US has had more than 40 million COVID cases since the pandemic began
This year’s flu season could be a rager. Shots can help.
The COVID oxygen shortage is delaying NASA rockets
Vaccination cuts the risk of long COVID in half
Why loneliness is increasing, and how to fight back
More than 100,000 Americans are currently hospitalized for COVID-19