Health
More Than 1 Million U.S. Children Have Had Covid-19 Since the Start of the Pandemic
Almost 112,000 children tested positive during a one-week period ending on November 12, the largest single week increase in coronavirus cases in kids
Active Ingredient in 'Shrooms' Shown to Help Treat Depression
A small study on the effectiveness of psilocybin and psychotherapy presents promising evidence
A Resurgence of Measles Killed More Than 200,000 People Last Year
Public health experts worry that vaccine availability will be further stalled by the Covid-19 pandemic
Researchers Are Recreating Europe's Centuries-Old Scents
A team of scientists will curate an "encyclopedia of smell heritage" that spans the 16th through early 20th centuries
Are 'Edible Landscapes' the Future of Public Parks?
Green spaces planted with fruits, veggies and herbs are sprouting across the globe, and the bounty is meant to share
Will the Coronavirus Evolve to Be Less Deadly?
History and science suggest many possible pathways for pandemics, but questions remain about how this one will end
The Search for What Causes Chronic Itching
Scientists are making headway on parsing the condition's biological underpinnings, in hope of better treatments
Allergic Reactions to Peanuts and Tree Nuts Spike 85 Percent on Halloween
Parents and children can avoid the dangers by taking key precautions and embracing alternative activities
Why Autopsies Are Proving Crucial During Covid-19
Advances in medical imaging have reduced the need for the procedure, but it is leading to discoveries that may help with better treatments
Why Reports of Legionnaires' Disease Are on the Rise in the United States
Though less common than in the past, Legionella bacteria and other dangerous pathogens still lurk in drinking water
Should Parents Test for Covid if Their Kid Might Just Have a Cold?
Experts weigh in on when students with runny noses, fevers, and coughs should be quarantined and checked
How Patients With Eating Disorders Have Been Affected by the Pandemic
A recent study suggests that worries related to Covid-19 may exacerbate conditions including anorexia and binge eating
What to Expect When Covid-19 and the Flu Season Collide
Experts weigh in on the necessary steps to ensure a mild flu season during the pandemic
The World's First Happiness Museum Opens in Denmark
The Nordic country is consistently ranked among the planet's happiest
Exactly How Far Should You Distance From Others to Avoid Covid-19?
The CDC recommends 6 feet or more, the WHO about half that distance, but experts say the science is far from settled
Could Tattoo Ink Be Used to Detect Cancer?
A new study on medical imaging agents shows common pigments and dyes could help with early diagnosis
How Algorithms Discern Our Mood From What We Write Online
While sentiment analysis is far from perfect, it distills meaning from huge amounts of data—and could one day even monitor mental health
New Report Details Impacts of Covid-19 Pandemic on Global Health
The annual Gates Foundation report assesses global progress toward the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals
How Will Covid-19 Change the Way Museums Are Built?
The global pandemic will have long-lasting effects on the form and function of future museums
Why Black, Indigenous and Other People of Color Experience Greater Harm During the Pandemic
Scholars take a deep dive into how structural racism intersects with public health
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