Yes, you can get a COVID booster and a flu shot together. Here’s what you need to know
The flu is still a killer and Americans need a yearly flu shot, even during a pandemic of another virus. So as we prepare for...
Q&A: What is ivermectin and where did people get the idea it can treat COVID? WATCH
COVID vaccines work, and so does monoclonal antibody treatment, when administered early in an infection. So how and why did the anti-parasite drug ivermectin become...
Is your doctor, dentist or hair stylist vaccinated? Here are tips for how to ask — and avoid awkwardness
Many people may be worried about going to indoor places where social distancing is not possible, such as a doctor's office or a spa, especially...
Masks and COVID-19: Explaining the latest guidance from the CDC and other experts
A new recommendation for masking, months after we thought we'd received the all-clear, was confusing. Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked...
How to support someone going through a mentally tough time
Simone Biles's public decision to take care of her well-being offers an opportunity to learn about the right and wrong ways to support someone who...
Dreading a return to your commute? These tips might make it less terrible
The pandemic and working from home made many commutes seem unnecessary. But a return to offices means it's time to hit the roads and rails...
What we learned while working from home, and how it can boost employees’ well-being
Whether workers wind up at home, in offices or in hybrid work systems, mental health experts hope bosses' decisions will prioritize individual well-being as much...
Will hiding likes on Instagram and Facebook improve users’ mental health? We asked experts.
Likes are just one part of the social media experience, but research has shown that they can have powerful effects on mental health and well-being,...
Ibuprofen and ulcers: What Rep. Debbie Dingell’s emergency surgery can teach us
Taking pain relievers such as Advil, Motrin, Aleve or aspirin, also known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, is one of the most common causes of ulcers....