Antibodies wane with time, but other layers of cell defenses remain ready to deploy, panelists explain.
The most powerful new weapon in the city’s war on Covid-19 is a mid-sized daily testing site at the 24th Street BART Plaza.
“The bottom line is really that loneliness and isolation are bad for our health,” said UCSF geriatrician Dr. Carla Perissinotto.
As one mom put it: “If it were short-term, sure, we can endure that level of suffering, but for a year or two? I feel like I have to take a bit of a risk.”
Here’s how to you can do an up-to-date analysis of tests, cases and deaths in your state.
Veteran science journalist Lisa Krieger gives a quick masterclass on breaking down the crisis into meaningful stories.
Dr. Shantanu Nundy explains why the idea of putting swabs in the hands of Americans is gaining traction.
Starting treatment for opioid addiction in the hospital may seem obvious, yet it often doesn't happen. A growing program is trying to change that.
After the state expanded Medicaid under the ACA, Washington state health officials noticed that people who were focused on survival were letting their health needs fall by the wayside.
Instead of strictly asking about medical providers, Dr. David Carlisle, an expert on health disparities, urges reporters to examine the availability and diversity of dentists, psychologists, pharmacists and optometrists in their community.
