Why we need better COVID vaccines this fall
As the coronavirus quickly evolves and the FDA considers updating its vaccine formulation, research from San Francisco shows broad protection may be needed.
Colds and the flu roaring back after vanishing during COVID
Cold and flu germs, which nearly vanished for two years, are roaring back, according to doctors and federal disease-trackers.
California’s first lab-grown mosquitoes may take flight — stirring controversy
People are split over whether this plan to kill off an invasive population of insects without pesticides is "ingenious" or irresponsible.
Why only one-third of pregnant women are vaccinated against COVID-19, and what they should know
Pregnant women with COVID are at elevated risk of severe illness. Compared with nonpregnant women, they're more likely to end up on a ventilator. And...
How COVID-19 can damage the brain
COVID-19 is a disease that mainly attacks the lungs, but also has bewildering mental effects. Patients often experience neurological problems including headaches, delirium, "brain fog,"...
What will it take to end the mask era in our fight against COVID-19?
There's growing evidence that vaccines not only save lives, but can stop or greatly slow spread of the COVID-19 virus — portending a day when...
Coronavirus: Cancel travel to China, say U.S. health officials
The CDC warning comes as U.S. companies and the government move to get people out of China. Worried about a parcel or a Chinese product?...