Covid-19 rebound is probably more common than data suggests, but Paxlovid is still effective
As the coronavirus evolves, the number of treatment options that remain effective against new variants has dwindled. Pfizer's antiviral...
Many patients stop taking statins because of muscle pain, but statins aren’t causing it, new study says
Statins are an important tool to prevent major cardiovascular problems, but many patients stop taking them because of side effects, inc...
Monkeypox vaccine strategy shift yields more supply for some, hurdles for others
Most places in the United States with heavy monkeypox caseloads have shifted their vaccination strategies to the Biden administration's...
Monkeypox transmission from humans to pets: What to know about risk, prevention
The World Health Organization called the recent monkeypox outbreak a “public health emergency of international concern.”There have been...
Sex differences in COVID-19
COVID-19 affects people differently, in terms of infection with the virus SARS-CoV-2 and mortality rates. In this Special Feature, we f...
Is gene editing ethical?
If you bring up the subject of gene editing, the debate is sure to become heated. But are we slowly warming to the idea of using gene e...
Creating embryos in the lab: How, why, and what the future holds
Creating an embryo from cells other than sperm and egg cells and then growing them outside the uterus is an area of study that has deve...
Poliovirus detected in wastewater samples in New York City, health officials say
Poliovirus has been detected in wastewater samples in New York City, suggesting likely local circulation of the virus, according to&nbs...
Gay community rallies to prevent monkeypox from spreading as demand for vaccines skyrockets
When adult film entertainer Silver Steele tested positive for monkeypox, he shared his experience on social media in hopes of getting o...
Updated Covid-19 boosters are expected in September. Will it be too late?
This fall, Americans could get boosted with a mRNA Covid-19 vaccine unlike any that's come before.
Both Pfizer and Moderna are worki...