Latest pandemics Stories
Women are more likely to take COVID-19 guidelines seriously
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Disha Shetty/Undark
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Even at half capacity, the Super Bowl could cause COVID-19 outbreaks
The CDC declares Super Bowl parties a no-go
How US veterans can get COVID-19 vaccines
Pregnant people can—and should—get vaccinated against COVID-19
How to wear a face mask for maximum protection
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.
What you can do right now to protect yourself from the new COVID-19 variants
There’s a new COVID-19 vaccine in the running—but variants could pose a problem
The US is way behind on tracking COVID-19 variants
The places where Americans aren’t wearing masks
5 graphs that show how bad COVID-19 is in LA County
On surviving—and leaving—prison during a pandemic
What does it take to convince people to get vaccinated?
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Matt Motta/The Conversation
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What to know about new COVID-related travel restrictions in the US
How does an mRNA vaccine work?
How to keep your anxiety from spiraling out of control
Flu cases have been shockingly low during the pandemic. Here why.
More evidence points to long-lasting COVID-19 immunity
Hawaii managed COVID-19 better than any other state, but its residents are still at risk
How your daily screen time affects your wellbeing
A psychologist explains how hope can make a difference in impossible times
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Jacqueline S. Mattis/The Conversation
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Vaccines conquered smallpox and polio, but COVID-19 looks like a tougher battle
COVID-19 could make malaria surge, but African aid workers are fighting back
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Ashley Stumvoll/Undark
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Is indoor dining safe? Five health experts weigh in.
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Laurie Archbald-Pannone Et Al./The Conversation
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Boost your mood with emotional brain training
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Laurel Mellin/The Conversation
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The world may be at risk of a new COVID-19 surge
Make your own New Year’s ball, and 4 other family party ideas
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
How fossil preservation and public health are intertwined
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Colella & McLean/The Conversation
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Rural America may miss out on early COVID-19 vaccines
What you should know about allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine
There’s a new coronavirus strain in the UK, but don’t panic
The pandemic led to a record drop in carbon emissions
What the Dippin’ Dots ‘cold chain’ can teach us about COVID-19 vaccines
Pfizer is shipping millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses this week
The FDA just green-lit America’s first COVID vaccine
Multicultural cooking classes offer up something tasty on Zoom
Can’t smell or taste the bacon? It’s probably a sign of COVID-19.
Hunters are helping keep food banks stocked through COVID-19
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Alex Robinson & Natalie Krebs/ Outdoor Life
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COVID-19 may have been circulating in the U.S. as early as last year
Thoughtful gifts for someone in grief
Mask up without breaking out. Here’s how to prevent pandemic acne.
COVID-19 is helping another terrible disease make a comeback in Afghanistan
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Ruchi Kumar/Undark
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Dog owners may catch COVID-19 more often, but the reason will surprise you
The fight to stop the next pandemic starts in the jungles of Borneo
When specialty cheesemaking becomes a quarantine pastime
2020 isn’t all bad. Here are 13 science stories to be thankful for.
Vaccines could be out by the end of 2020, but reaching everyone will take time
Four science conversations worth having this holiday
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has one star that always rises to the top
The best and safest ways to donate food and time this holiday season
COVID-19 testing can’t guarantee a safe Thanksgiving. Here’s why.
When states mandate masks, fewer people catch COVID-19
A step-by-step guide to grocery shopping during a pandemic
It might not always take years to develop vaccines
These countries managed to turn COVID-19 around. Here’s how we could do the same.
You can get COVID-19 and the flu at the same time
A second COVID-19 vaccine just reported excellent results. What now?
How the COVID-19 pandemic might end
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Wendy Orent/Undark
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Why you should think twice before opting for a valved N95 mask
How animals can help us demystify viruses