SARS-CoV-2 has bounced between humans and animals

In humans the pandemic is showing signs of ebbing. In deer and other animals, however, SARS-CoV-2 infections appear widespread, researchers say.

Katherine Unger Baillie-Penn • futurity
March 1, 2022 ~9 min

Why child abuse actually declined in spring 2020

"If you give families enough to not be pushed over the edge, then they don't abuse their children. This is really important."

Lisa LaPoint-Tufts • futurity
Feb. 25, 2022 ~6 min


Expert: Declaring COVID-19 ‘over’ will leave vulnerable people behind

COVID-19 may transition from pandemic to endemic, but when and how will we get there? One expert cautions against "declaring that we're done."

Lisa LaPoint-Tufts • futurity
Feb. 24, 2022 ~8 min

3 factors can limit virus spread indoors

New research shows controlling ventilation, filtration, and humidity can cut the spread of viruses. But getting the right combination is key.

U. Oregon • futurity
Feb. 21, 2022 ~6 min

‘Cookie-cutter’ care wasn’t best for new moms during COVID-19

The experiences of pregnant women and new mothers during COVID-19 sheds light on shortcomings of the one-size-fits-all approach to maternal care in the US.

Laura Bailey-Michigan • futurity
Feb. 18, 2022 ~4 min

To fight vaccine hesitancy, identify ‘fence sitters’

Identifying "fence-sitters," adults ambivalent about vaccines, and using community members to relay reliable information could ease vaccine hesitancy.

Nardy Baeza Bickel-Michigan • futurity
Feb. 18, 2022 ~6 min

Arthritis drug may save COVID patients on ventilators

"Among COVID patients who were already critically ill on a mechanical ventilator, adding baricitinib to usual care (steroids) saved lives."

Quinn Eastmann-Emory • futurity
Feb. 16, 2022 ~5 min

Tests alone miss some people with COVID-19

Treatment for COVID-19 shouldn't only be based on testing, researchers warn. Their new study shows that can miss patients at high risk.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Feb. 15, 2022 ~5 min


Tests alone miss some people with COVID-19

Treatment for COVID-19 shouldn't only be based on testing, researchers warn. Their new study shows that can miss patients at high risk.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Feb. 15, 2022 ~5 min

Exercise right after a vaccine may lead to an antibody boost

People who exercise for 90 minutes immediately after receiving a flu or COVID-19 vaccine may get an extra immunity boost, researchers report.

Rachel Cramer-Iowa State • futurity
Feb. 14, 2022 ~4 min

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