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A year of pandemic life, as told by the things we Googled

By Philip Kiefer

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Long-term COVID-19 symptoms are even more common than we thought

By Sara Kiley Watson

COVID-19 vaccines

Returning to normal life is going to be a slow and steady process

Masks, well-ventilated classrooms, and other precautions are key to reopening schools

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How the pandemic has helped and hurt animals around the world

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How to make hand sanitizer

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

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The FDA just authorized Johnson & Johnson’s single-shot COVID-19 vaccine

By Claire Maldarelli

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Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine just passed the FDA’s final test

By Philip Kiefer

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Phone anxiety is real—and solvable

By Ilham Sebah/The Conversation

Woman wearing mask in doctor's office after receiving COVID-19 vaccine.

Gyms are still hot spots for spreading COVID-19

By Sara Kiley Watson

A young girl stands outside in a winter coat, pink earmuffs, and a blue face mask pulled down over her chin as she sneezes into her hands.

What’s the difference between COVID, flu, and cold symptoms?

By Rachel Feltman

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Why are we still disinfecting surfaces to stop COVID-19?

By Hassan Vally/The Conversation

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The surprising ways your immune system adapts to the flu virus you got as a kid

By Philip Kiefer

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Post-pandemic seafood could be more sustainable. Here’s how tech is driving the change.

By Virginia Gewin

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What pregnant, breastfeeding, and prospective parents should know about the COVID-19 vaccines

COVID-19 vaccine vials

Why COVID cases are falling around the world

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Storing the Pfizer vaccine could get a lot simpler in coming weeks

By Philip Kiefer

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Ramping up COVID-19 vaccine production is harder than it seems

Doctor administering COVID-19 vaccine to masked patient in medical office.

COVID-19 is shortening US life expectancy—especially for people of color

By Sara Kiley Watson

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We’ve barely made a dent in vaccinating the world against COVID-19

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Facing COVID-19 variants, vaccine makers are weighing how to tweak their designs

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5 must-know tips for safely wearing a mask over facial hair

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

Masha Krasnova-Shavaeva illustration

Neanderthal genes are still helping humans today

By Claire Maldarelli

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Can Louisiana’s COVID surge trace back to one Mardi Gras reveler?

By Philip Kiefer

A man in a gray t-shirt removing or putting on a surgical face mask by only touching the ear loops.

Why you shouldn’t ever wear your mask around your neck

By Erin Fennessy

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One big hiccup in US efforts to distribute COVID-19 vaccines? Poor internet access.

By Tamra Burns Loeb, Et Al./The Conversation

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How to prepare for getting the COVID-19 vaccine

By Tyler Santora

A woman in mask, head scarf and yellow rain jacket stands along the water

Women are more likely to take COVID-19 guidelines seriously

By Disha Shetty/Undark

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Even at half capacity, the Super Bowl could cause COVID-19 outbreaks

By Kate Baggaley

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The CDC declares Super Bowl parties a no-go

By Claire Maldarelli

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How US veterans can get COVID-19 vaccines

By James Clark/Task & Purpose

Pregnant woman checking phone notifications.

Pregnant people can—and should—get vaccinated against COVID-19

By Sara Kiley Watson

Two people wearing cloth face masks with their arms around each other on a New York City sidewalk on a sunny day.

How to wear a face mask for maximum protection

By Erin Fennessy

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The US finally has a national mask mandate

The new COVID-19 team has a lot of work to do. Here’s how they should start.

By Erin Fennessy

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What you can do right now to protect yourself from the new COVID-19 variants

By Claire Maldarelli

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There’s a new COVID-19 vaccine in the running—but variants could pose a problem

By Sara Chodosh

Gloved hands testing a COVID-19 sample in a lab

The US is way behind on tracking COVID-19 variants

By Tyler Santora

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The places where Americans aren’t wearing masks

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5 graphs that show how bad COVID-19 is in LA County

By Sara Chodosh

Three people in prison jumpsuits behind orange bars and the SARS-CoV-2 virus illustrations superimposed in four spots

On surviving—and leaving—prison during a pandemic

By Sarah Scoles

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What to know about new COVID-related travel restrictions in the US

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How does an mRNA vaccine work?

By Maddie Bender

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How to keep your anxiety from spiraling out of control

By Sara Chodosh

Close up of influenza vaccine shot being prepared.

Flu cases have been shockingly low during the pandemic. Here why.

By Sara Kiley Watson

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More evidence points to long-lasting COVID-19 immunity

By Sara Chodosh

Hawaiian National Guard member gets a COVID-19 vaccine from a health care worker in scrubs

Hawaii managed COVID-19 better than any other state, but its residents are still at risk

By Tyler Santora

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How your daily screen time affects your wellbeing

By Claire Maldarelli

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A psychologist explains how hope can make a difference in impossible times

By Jacqueline S. Mattis/The Conversation

A US sailor at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, California, prepares Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines for rollout

Vaccines conquered smallpox and polio, but COVID-19 looks like a tougher battle

By Tyler Santora

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COVID-19 could make malaria surge, but African aid workers are fighting back

By Ashley Stumvoll/Undark

People wearing masks looking out the window of a diner during the COVID-19 pandemic

Is indoor dining safe? Five health experts weigh in.

By Laurie Archbald-Pannone Et Al./The Conversation

Boost your mood with emotional brain training

By Laurel Mellin/The Conversation

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The world may be at risk of a new COVID-19 surge

By Claire Maldarelli

Parents and two kids on New Year's in party hats and sparklers

Make your own New Year’s ball, and 4 other family party ideas

By Purbita Saha

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Ending the pandemic means vaccinating the whole world—but the US is focusing on itself

Why two doses of the new COVID-19 vaccines are better than one

By Tyler Santora

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How fossil preservation and public health are intertwined

By Colella & McLean/The Conversation

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Rural America may miss out on early COVID-19 vaccines

By Tyler Santora

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What you should know about allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine

By Kate Baggaley

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There’s a new coronavirus strain in the UK, but don’t panic

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The pandemic led to a record drop in carbon emissions

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What the Dippin’ Dots ‘cold chain’ can teach us about COVID-19 vaccines

By Maddie Bender

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Pfizer is shipping millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses this week

By Jessica Boddy