Coronavirus medical costs could soar into hundreds of billions as more Americans become infected
As states push to reopen businesses, arguing their economies are losing too much money under current coronavirus precaut
5 ways the world is better off dealing with a pandemic now than in 1918
Near the end of the First World War, a deadly flu raced across the globe. The influenza pandemic became the most severe
As COVID-19 cases rise again, how will the US respond? Here's what states have learned so far
When the coronavirus began spreading in the U.S. in early spring, governors in hard-hit states took drastic steps to red
New Johnson & Johnson data shows second shot boosts antibodies and protection against COVID-19 – but one dose is still strong against delta variant
On Sept 22, 2021, Johnson & Johnson released data that answers two questions many people have likely been wondering abou
Are we all OCD now? Coronavirus fears blur the line between obsessive-compulsive and safety amid a dangerous pandemic
One of the hallmarks of obsessive-compulsive disorder is contamination fears and excessive hand-washing. Years ago, a pa
How doctors' fears of getting COVID-19 can mean losing the healing power of touch: One physician's story
The Conversation is running a series of dispatches from clinicians and researchers operating on the front lines of the c
What a smoky bar can teach us about the '6-foot rule' during the COVID-19 pandemic
When people envision social distancing, they typically think about the “6-foot rule.”It’s true that staying 6 feet from
Political leaders’ views on COVID-19 risk are highly infectious in a polarized nation – we see the same with climate change
President Trump’s messages discounting mask-wearing have worried public health professionals.AP Photos/Alex BrandonWhen
How to help kids with 'long COVID' thrive in school
Children who get COVID-19 typically recover quickly and will not require special support upon return to school. However,
Preliminary research finds that even mild cases of COVID-19 leave a mark on the brain – but it's not yet clear how long it lasts
With more than 18 months of the pandemic in the rearview mirror, researchers have been steadily gathering new and import
