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Pregnancy & Parenthood

The Data Has Never Been Clearer That You Should Get the COVID-19 Vaccine During Pregnancy

A new analysis sheds light on safety and benefits—for both mom and baby.
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Yes, It’s Still Really Worth Avoiding COVID—Even If You’ve Already Had It a Few Times

This virus behaves differently in our bodies than cold and flu—and can do major long-term damage.
Politics

Here’s Where Donald Trump Stands on 6 Essential Health Issues

Including abortion, gun violence, drug costs, and more.
Politics

Here’s Where Kamala Harris Stands on 6 Essential Health Issues

Including reproductive rights, gun violence, medical debt, and more.
Sports

Paralympian Lauren Steadman Had ‘Zero Expectations’ Before Winning Bronze While Managing Long COVID

For the British triathlete, “just to be on the start line was fantastic.”
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

What Does Competing With COVID Do to an Athlete’s Body?

Pushing through to win a medal may feel worth it in the moment. But there are real risks.
Sports

Noah Lyles Shared He Has COVID Minutes After Winning Bronze in the 200m

The Olympian tested positive on Tuesday but never considered withdrawing from today’s race.
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COVID Cases Are Rising Again. Here’s How to Stop It From Ruining Your Summer

Two new variants are fueling an uptick in infections, hospitalizations, and deaths.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

3 COVID Experts on Why the CDC’s New Isolation Guidelines Are Bad for Public Health

You can still be contagious if you’re fever-free and feeling better.
Long Covid

People Who Have Had COVID Face a Much Higher Risk of Chronic Fatigue

A new CDC study shows the virus can lead to unrelenting exhaustion—here’s why.
Health

Everyone Has COVID Right Now. Here’s When to Take a Rapid Test for the Most Accurate Results

The JN. 1 variant is upon us, and it’s making things a little confusing.
Cruel summer

Lots of Swifties Are Saying They Got COVID After the LA Eras Shows

A gentle reminder that masking up alone won’t necessarily keep you from getting sick.
Food

I’m a Dietitian Who Got Burned Out by Cooking. Here’s How I Learned to Love It Again

Feeding yourself may look a little different—and that’s completely okay.
Long Covid

Long COVID Is Linked to 200+ Symptoms. Here’s What We Know About the Most Common Ones.

About 65 million people in the world are now living with the often-debilitating condition.
Health news

A New COVID Variant Seems to Be Causing Pink Eye, Because of Course It Is

Symptoms of XBB.1.16—known as “Arcturus”—are fueling some confusion during allergy season.
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Some People Claim the COVID Vaccine Causes Ear-Ringing—Here’s What to Know

Thousands say they experienced tinnitus after getting the shot. But are they connected?
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Experts Are Excited About a New COVID Treatment—Here’s What to Know About It

Interferon lambda, an injectable drug in development, is already being compared to Paxlovid.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

3 Things to Do When You Get Sick With COVID…Again

Reinfected? Let’s go back to the basics for a minute.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Paxlovid Is Super Promising. Why Aren’t More People Getting It?

Experts explain the barriers around getting it—and when access might be expanded.
Long Covid

Long COVID Is Keeping So Many Young People Out of Work

It’s hard to do your job when you’re exhausted, in pain, or emotionally depleted.