We’re all anxiously awaiting the approval of the first COVID-19 vaccines, but the primary goal for those vaccines is not necessarily to prevent the infection, Anthony Fauci, M.D., director of the National Institute of Allergy …
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These Are the 5 Riskiest Thanksgiving Activities Amid COVID-19, According to the CDC
What’s the safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving amid COVID-19? Some traditional activities, like a big dinner with visiting friends and family, are riskier than others this year. But that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate at …
Why the Hydroxychloroquine Myth Persists
The confusion around hydroxychloroquine is one of the most enduring parts of the coronavirus pandemic. There’s no reliable medical evidence showing that the drug, which medical practitioners have used for years as an antimalarial and …
7 Things You Can Do to Make Your Post-Election Hangover Less Miserable
Okay, so we know that getting hangover-inducing drunk to get through Election Day isn’t the healthiest coping mechanism. But if you’re gonna do it, you’re gonna do it, and the least we can do is …
PSA: One Negative COVID-19 Test Is Not a Free Pass to Hang Out With All Your Friends
Over the past few days, several people close to Vice President Mike Pence have tested positive for COVID-19. Because Pence received a negative COVID-19 test, the White House argued that he’s safe to go on …
Billie Jean King on Health Care, Climate Change, and the Coronavirus Pandemic
Legendary tennis champion Billie Jean King knows how devastating this year has been—especially for people with chronic health conditions. King, 76, who was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2007, wasn’t able to attend much …
Cheryl Burke Bumped Her Head in a Scary Fall During a DWTS Rehearsal
Cheryl Burke of ABC’s Dancing With the Stars had a scary fall earlier this week during a dress rehearsal. The pro reportedly sustained a head injury, according to the show, but was thankfully feeling well …
How Amy Coney Barrett Joining the Supreme Court Might Affect Your Health
On October 26, the U.S. Senate confirmed Judge Amy Coney Barrett as the newest member of the Supreme Court after a 52-48 vote. Feminist icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death on September 18 left an opening …