The Best COVID Warning System? Poop and Pooled Spit, Says One Colorado School
Emerging research suggests infected people start shedding the coronavirus in their poop early in their infection, and possibly days before they begin shedding it from their mouths and noses.
Scientists Warn Americans Are Expecting Too Much From a Vaccine
The White House and many Americans have pinned their hopes for defeating the COVID-19 pandemic on a vaccine being developed at "warp speed." But some scientific experts warn they're all expecting too much, too soon.
Travel on Thanksgiving? Pass the COVID
For everyone, after at least seven months of being mostly sequestered, the winter holidays pose an almost insurmountable temptation. Even public health and infectious disease experts recognize the dilemma.
7 Tips for Staying Safe as COVID-19 Cases Rise
As temperatures fall, people are spending more time indoors. That heightens the risk of the coronavirus spreading, but there are some simple steps you can take to help protect yourself and everyone around you.
Sick of COVID-19? Here's Why You Might Have Pandemic Fatigue
As the pandemic drags on, following COVID-19 prevention guidelines can feel like more and more of a challenge.
Do You Need to Wear a Mask if You're 6 Feet Away From Others?
Health experts recommend wearing masks in public and keeping your distance from others in most cases, but whether you should do both could depend on the situation.
CDC Redefines 'Close Contact'
U.S. health officials Wednesday redefined what counts as close contact with someone with COVID-19 to include briefer but repeated encounters.
What Are the Current Treatment Options for COVID-19?
There are several, and which one is best depends on how sick someone is.
Does the Flu Vaccine Affect Your Chances of Getting COVID-19?
The flu vaccine protects you from seasonal influenza, not the coronavirus — but avoiding the flu is especially important this year.
Sleepless Nights, Hair Loss and Cracked Teeth: Pandemic Stress Takes Its Toll
It turns out there's a common thread among many of these conditions, one that has been months in the making: chronic stress.
How Long Can You Expect a COVID-19 Illness to Last?
How long can you expect a COVID-19 illness to last? Short answer: It depends. But there are a number of factors to consider.
Being Outside Doesn't Mean You're Safe From COVID-19
If you think you're safe from the coronavirus just because you're outdoors, think again. While the wind and the large volume of air make the outdoors less risky than being indoors, circumstances matter.
5 Things to Know About a COVID Vaccine: It Won't Be a 'Magic Wand'
Dozens of vaccine candidates are in various testing stages around the world, with 11 in the last stage of preapproval clinical trials. One or more may prove safe and effective and enter the market in the coming months. What then?
We Freely Wear Seat Belts. Why Can't We Learn to Wear Masks?
A big part of the reason adherence has been so variable is that governors generally declare the mandates, and local and city officials are left to decide how to enforce them.
Coralling the Facts on Herd Immunity
"If you believe 22% is herd immunity, I believe you're alone in that," Dr. Anthony Fauci recently told a senator. All this talk got us thinking: What exactly does it mean and can it be used to combat COVID-19?
How Can You Tell the Difference Between COVID-19 and the Flu?
Body aches, sore throat, fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue and headaches are symptoms shared by the two, but there are a couple of major difference to be on the lookout for.
How Will We Know That a COVID-19 Vaccine is Safe and Effective?
According to one expert, it's likely that not just one but several of the competing COVID-19 vaccines will be shown to be safe and effective by the end of 2020. But which one should you receive, if any?
Late-Stage Study of First Single-Shot Vaccine Begins in US
The study starting Wednesday will be one of the world's largest coronavirus vaccine studies so far, testing the shot in 60,000 volunteers in the U.S., South Africa, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru.
Signs of an 'October Vaccine Surprise' Alarm Career Scientists
If the executive branch were to overrule the FDA's scientific judgment, a vaccine of limited efficacy and, worse, unknown side effects could be rushed to market.
Making Gyms Safer: Why the Virus Is Less Likely to Spread There Than in a Bar
The fitness industry has begun to push back at the pandemic-driven perceptions and prohibitions. "We should not be lumped with bars and restaurants," says an executive from the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association.