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Cannabis May Be a Safer Alternative for People Who Use Drugs During Sex
Researchers have found that evidence that cannabis may have a role to play in addressing harms caused by chemsex.
Tear-Gassing Protesters During An Infectious Outbreak 'A Recipe For Disaster'
There are strong calls for police to stop using chemical irritants because they can damage the body in ways that can spread the coronavirus and increase the severity of COVID-19.
With Recovery of Last Case, New Zealand has Eradicated Virus
New Zealand appears to have completely eradicated the coronavirus — at least for now — after health officials said Monday the last known infected person had recovered.
A Long-Term Survivor's Hope: End the HIV Epidemic
A long-time HIV survivor emphasizes the steps the federal government needs to take in order to end the HIV epidemic.
In Hard-Hit Areas, COVID's Ripple Effects Strain Mental Health Care Systems
Behavioral health care workers in areas hit hard by COVID-19 are overburdened. Mobile crisis teams, residential programs and call centers, especially in pandemic hot spots, have had to reduce or close services.
Will Insurance Cover Your Protest-Related Injury? It Depends
Plans sometimes have exclusions for coverage related to "illegal acts" that could leave people on the hook for at least part of their medical costs. But health policy experts said it's unclear how common these clauses are or when they're used.
A Few Superspreaders Spread the Majority of Coronavirus Cases
During any disease outbreak, epidemiologists want to quickly figure out whether superspreaders are part of the picture. Their existence can accelerate the rate of new infections or substantially expand the geographic distribution of the disease.
Having Sex? Take a Shower, Wear a Mask & Don't Kiss
With a new normal coming to be, how does the culture handle sexual contact?
How COVID-19 is Impacting Mental Health in the LGBTQ Community
We cannot allow ourselves to be overwhelmed by fear, anxiety, and depression. Now is the time for some self-care. Here are some ways you can improve your mood and beat back isolation.
FDA Tries To Rein In 'Wild West' of COVID Blood Tests
Questions about the accuracy of some of the serology tests have prompted the FDA to try to rein in what several infectious disease experts described as "the wild, wild West" of antibody testing.
ICUs Become A 'Delirium Factory' For COVID Patients
Doctors are fighting not only to save lives from COVID-19, but also to protect patients' brains.
Pandemic Presents New Hurdles, And Hope, For People Struggling With Addiction
The coronavirus pandemic has largely eclipsed the conversation around the opioid crisis. But the crisis still rages on despite business closures, the cancellation of in-person treatment appointments and the strain on many addiction resources.
Hiring A Diverse Army To Track COVID-19 Amid Reopening
Health departments across the U.S. are working at a furious pace to staff their armies of contact tracers to control the spread of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
Open Wide: Dentists Charge Extra for 'Infection Control'
Swish Dental is just one of a growing number of dental practices nationwide that in the past month have begun charging patients an infection control fee between $10 and $20.
Dying Virtually: Pandemic Drives Medically Assisted Deaths Online
Medically assisted deaths in America are increasingly taking place online, from the initial doctor's visit to the ingestion of life-ending medications.
In Britain's Second Phase, Meeting Up with Strangers Still Not Allowed
In the second phase of the lockdown in Britain, meeting up between strangers is still prohibited and subject to fine.
Will Temperature Checks of Employees Make Workplaces Safe?
People with the virus can be contagious without a fever, so it's still important for employers to increase space between workers, disinfect surfaces and encourage hand washing.
Why People Believe Religious Faith Will Save then From Disease
A recent poll of religious Americans found that around two-thirds believe that COVID-19 has been sent by God, as a warning to mankind.
Nearly 26,000 Nursing Home Deaths Reported as Lockdowns Ease
Nearly 26,000 nursing home residents in the United States have died from COVID-19, according to a report prepared for the nation's governors, a number that is partial and likely to go higher.
Could Antibody Injections Fight COVID-19?
To stop the spread of COVID-19, billions of people will need to have antibodies to protect against the new coronavirus. How can we isolate and produce neutralizing antibodies in large enough quantities to serve everyone who needs them?