How virus detectives trace the origins of an outbreak – and why it's so tricky
Every time there is a major disease outbreak, one of the first questions scientists and the public ask is: “Where did th
We're building a vaccine corps of medical and nursing students – they could transform how we reach underserved areas
The U.S. faces one of the most consequential public health campaigns in history right now: to vaccinate the population a
Will omicron – the new coronavirus variant of concern – be more contagious than delta? A virus evolution expert explains what researchers know and what they don't
A new variant named omicron (B.1.1.529) was reported by researchers in South Africa on Nov. 24, 2021, and designated a “
Vaccination against COVID-19 supports a healthy pregnancy by protecting both mother and child – an immunologist explains the maternal immune response
The CDC issued an urgent health advisory for those currently pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding on Sept. 29
Remote learning isn't new: Radio instruction in the 1937 polio epidemic
A UNICEF survey found that 94% of countries implemented some form of remote learning when COVID-19 closed schools last s
Up to 204,691 extra deaths in the US so far in this pandemic year
An updated version of this article was published on Oct. 14, 2020 to include data through the end of September. Read it
Fewer diabetes patients are picking up their insulin prescriptions – another way the pandemic has delayed health care for many
The pandemic has made it harder for diabetes patients to receive the ongoing care they need.Maskot/Maskot via Getty Imag
How public health partnerships are encouraging COVID-19 vaccination in Mississippi, Michigan, Indiana and South Carolina
About 18 months into the coronavirus pandemic, roughly 61% of all Americans have gotten at least one dose of a COVID-19
Getting COVID-19 vaccines to rural Americans is harder than it looks – but there are ways to lift the barriers
The enormous job of vaccinating the nation is underway, but for rural Americans, getting a COVID-19 vaccine becomes hard
Changing your mind about something as important as vaccination isn't a sign of weakness – being open to new information is the smart way to make choices
Sticking to your beliefs in a rapidly changing world isn’t necessarily the best choice.Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Ge
