Medicaid enrollment soared by 25% during the COVID-19 pandemic – but a big decline could happen soon
Pandemic-related policies made it easier for states to afford to cover more people and made that coverage more stable for millions of Americans who rely on the program for health care.
Sept. 20, 2022 • ~7 min
Long COVID: How researchers are zeroing in on the self-targeted immune attacks that may lurk behind it
A new study finds that misdirected immune responses can persist for months in those who are suffering from long COVID-19.
Aug. 31, 2022 • ~9 min
How the omicron subvariant BA.5 became a master of disguise – and what it means for the current COVID-19 surge
Face masks are still an effective way to help stop the spread of the BA.5 subvariant.
July 26, 2022 • ~8 min
Biden tests positive for COVID-19: An infectious disease doctor explains the risks and treatments available for the 79-year-old president
According to a letter from Biden’s doctor, the president has a runny nose, mild fatigue and a slight cough. The letter also noted that Biden began taking an antiviral drug the morning he tested positive.
July 21, 2022 • ~7 min
1 in 8 U.S. deaths from 2020 to 2021 came from COVID-19 – leaving millions of relatives reeling from distinctly difficult grief
COVID-19 deaths tend to be more unexpected and traumatic than other types of deaths. A sociologist explains the mental health burdens facing the millions who’ve lost a relative to the coronavirus.
July 11, 2022 • ~5 min
Sepsis still kills 1 in 5 people worldwide – two ICU physicians offer a new approach to stopping it
Sepsis onset can be difficult to recognize, in part because its symptoms can mimic those of many other conditions. A treatment delay of even a few hours can make the difference between life and death.
June 10, 2022 • ~10 min
Future COVID-19 booster shots will likely need fresh formulations as new coronavirus variants of concern continue to emerge
A new generation of vaccines and boosters against SARS-CoV-2 may take a page from the anti-influenza playbook, with shots periodically tailored to target the most commonly circulating virus strains.
June 2, 2022 • ~9 min
Nasal COVID-19 vaccines help the body prepare for infection right where it starts – in your nose and throat
Research suggests that giving a person a vaccine through their nose can provide a better defense against future exposure to the coronavirus compared to a shot in the arm.
May 27, 2022 • ~8 min
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