How to get COVID-19 vaccines to poor countries – and still keep patent benefits for drugmakers
India and South Africa are pressing the World Trade Organization to waive patent rights to help ramp up vaccine production. There's a better solution.
April 14, 2021 • ~9 min
Anxious about going out into the world? You're not alone, but there's help
As more people become vaccinated, many of them are eager to resume their social lives. And yet, many are fearful, and some may not want to return to life as they previously experienced it.
April 8, 2021 • ~9 min
Unwanted weight gain or weight loss during the pandemic? Blame your stress hormones
It's been a stressful year, and for 61% of US adults, a year of unwanted weight change too. This isn't surprising, as stress, eating and motivation are all linked through hormones in the brain.
April 2, 2021 • ~6 min
Why Johnson & Johnson throwing out 15 million COVID-19 vaccine doses shouldn't scare you
Vaccine manufacturing is complex, with lots of potential points for errors. But it also has extensive quality control checks and approvals.
April 1, 2021 • ~6 min
Poorer and minority older adults are suspicious of the US health care system – a new study shows why
The findings suggest that many Black and Hispanic Americans don't believe health care providers are listening to them.
April 1, 2021 • ~9 min
City dwellers gained more access to public spaces during the pandemic – can they keep it?
COVID-19 has underscored the value of parks and public spaces. A new survey shows that US mayors have gotten the message, but post-pandemic plans for public spaces remain largely undefined.
March 31, 2021 • ~9 min
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