A pediatrician explains a spike in ear infections this summer after COVID-19 restrictions lifted

With mask-wearing and kids out of school last winter, viral upper respiratory infections decreased. However, clinicians have seen a return of respiratory viruses this summer and ear infections are up too.

Abigail Kumral, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Virginia • conversation
Sept. 21, 2021 • ~7 min

How to protect your dog from kennel cough

With increased cases of kennel cough in several states, an expert explains what it is, how to keep your dog safe, and what to do if your pet shows symptoms.

Caroline Brooks-Michigan State • futurity
Aug. 30, 2021 • ~6 min

Pregnant or worried about infertility? Get vaccinated against COVID-19

A COVID-19 vaccine does not cause infertility – but it can protect you from the dangerous complications of contracting the virus.

Matthew Woodruff, Instructor of Human Immunology, Emory University • conversation
Aug. 25, 2021 • ~9 min

Immunocompromised people make up nearly half of COVID-19 breakthrough hospitalizations – an extra vaccine dose may help

People with weakened immune systems are at a high risk of severe and prolonged COVID-19 infections. An extra vaccine dose can bolster protection.

Jonathan Golob, Assistant Professor of Infectious Disease, University of Michigan • conversation
Aug. 20, 2021 • ~5 min

Correctional officers are driving the pandemic in prisons

New research shows correctional officers are vectors of infection, driving COVID-19 rates both inside prisons and in their communities.

Danielle Wallace, Associate Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Arizona State University • conversation
Aug. 18, 2021 • ~7 min

Some starved bacteria may survive for 100,000 years

Scientists starved 100 populations of different bacteria, giving them no access to external food for 1,000 days. Almost all of them survived.

Terri Greene-Indiana U. • futurity
Aug. 16, 2021 • ~6 min

Deciphering the symptoms of long COVID-19 is slow and painstaking – for both sufferers and their physicians

Researchers are piecing together clues to better understand the puzzling array of symptoms in those who never seem to fully recover from COVID-19.

Allison Navis, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • conversation
Aug. 16, 2021 • ~10 min

Harvard experts stress testing, vaccination amid Delta surge

Conversations with Harvard experts shed light on the rise of Delta, an unwelcome twist in transmission, the power of vaccination, and more.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Aug. 3, 2021 • ~8 min

Here's why the CDC recommends wearing masks indoors even if you've been fully vaccinated against COVID-19

The CDC guidance applies to areas with high coronavirus transmission rates – which on the day of the announcement covered 63% of US counties.

Peter Chin-Hong, Associate Dean for Regional Campuses, University of California, San Francisco • conversation
July 28, 2021 • ~9 min

What is a breakthrough infection? 6 questions answered about catching COVID-19 after vaccination

Vaccines can’t provide 100% protection, so it’s not a failure or surprise when some vaccinated people get sick with COVID-19. The good news is their cases are much less likely to be severe or fatal.

Sanjay Mishra, Project Coordinator & Staff Scientist, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Vanderbilt University • conversation
July 28, 2021 • ~11 min

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