As coronavirus cases began spiking in New York City in March, officials worried that the city's notorious jail system on Rikers Island could become a powder keg inside the epicenter of the pandemic.
For a moment, think of the United States as a human body. Full of heart and mind. Bile and blood. Muscle and fat. Like any body, it has its strengths and weaknesses, and must consistently work to prevent disease and optimize function. It needs to nourish itself, exercise, and take care of its physical and mental health.
Speak kindly and softly to yourself. Find joy in others' joy. And remember that aging and illness — and yes, even pandemics — are a part of being human.
The pandemic has drastically changed kids' lives, and their behavior is showing it. There are ways for parents to productively respond, help children through the hard moments and prevent future meltdowns.
With meat shortages and higher prices, consumers might be faced with limited, more expensive options at the butcher's counter. Reducing meat consumption can bring real benefits for personal health and the environment. Here's what you need to know to adapt.
A key coronavirus model has revised its death projection for the United States slightly downward, now forecasting that 143,360 people will die by August 4.
Just as more Americans are allowed to visit beaches, attend church indoors or eat inside a restaurant, health officials say gathering in large groups could send states back to where they started.
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said Sunday that "everything does not depend on a vaccine" when asked to explain President Donald Trump's recent comments that the US will return to normal with or without a vaccine proven to treat Covid-19.
Alicia Kappers doesn't remember her contractions or her baby's first cries. Other than her newborn son, her only reminder of that day is the scar from her cesarean section.
Two Canadian doctors of the Sikh faith have made the difficult decision to shave off their beards -- a pillar of their faith -- to continue treating Covid-19 patients.
With Memorial Day and the unofficial start of summer approaching, Americans flocked to the beaches on Saturday and appeared to heed social-distance warnings for the most part.
Popular social media posts are filled with inaccuracies about science. They could damage public health during this coronavirus pandemic, the authors of two separate studies say.
