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Road Trip! Why Traveling By Car Is the Safest Way to Vacation Right Now
Eager to get out of the house and go somewhere? While nothing is without risk, driving is probably your best bet.
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10 Tips for Avoiding Germs on Flights
Today's airplanes have high-tech air filtration systems that keep the air on your flight fresher than you might expect. But you should still take precautions to avoid germs before and during travel.
Bad Blood: The Hidden Horror of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study
In September 1932, Public Health Service officials recruited 600 Black men in Tuskegee, Alabama, to receive treatment for “bad blood.” The men had no idea they had become unwitting participants in one of the most controversial medical studies in recent ti
Florence’s Plague-Era Wine Windows Are Back in Business
Florentines understood that when the threat of infectious disease is omnipresent, easy access to wine is a must.
Why Researchers Believe a 'Crappy' Coronavirus Test Can Help Fight the Pandemic
Tests that offer low sensitivity and more false negatives are still valuable in the fight against coronavirus. But will the FDA agree?
10 Facts About the Racial Disparity in COVID-19
There isn't one factor behind COVID-19's racial disparity. Numerous forms of racism make Black, Latino, and Indigenous people more vulnerable to the coronavirus.
‘Maskne’ Is Irritating Face Mask Users. Here’s How to Deal With It
Once an issue limited to health care professionals, skin irritation from face masks is now everyone's problem. But there are ways to cope with it.
Yosemite National Park’s Sewage Tested Positive for Coronavirus
No residents or park employees have tested positive for the virus, but according to recent a analysis of its sewage, COVID-19 is present in Yosemite.
Planning a Trip? Here's How to Keep Your Phone Clean Wherever You Go
If you're planning a COVID-conscious getaway this summer, here are some tips to keep your devices clean and keep yourself and others healthy.
9 Expert Tips for Safe Road Trips This Summer
Planning a road trip during the coronavirus pandemic is a little more complicated—here’s how to hit the road safely.
Do Carbon Filters in Face Masks Offer More Protection Against Coronavirus?
A growing number of cloth face masks for sale online are offering a carbon or other type of filter. Do they help?
Zappos Is Now Selling Single Shoes and Mixed-Size Pairs, Making Its Offerings More Accessible
Zappos is making its shoes more accessible to customers with differently-sized feet, amputations, and prosthetics.
Joshua Tree National Park Closes Two Campgrounds Due to ‘Aggressive’ Honey Bees
Aggressive honey bees (not to be confused with murder hornets) have invaded Joshua Tree National Park.
Seniors in a North Carolina Assisted Living Facility Are Looking for Pen Pals
Residents of Victorian Care Center in North Carolina are hoping to connect with people in a time when family visits are being restricted.
Interactive Map of the U.S. Shows COVID-19 Hot Spots in Real Time
Check out this interactive map of the U.S. to see if the state you're in is currently at high risk for COVID-19 spread.
How the Scientist Who Invented Ibuprofen Accidentally Discovered It Was Great for Hangovers
It all started when Dr. Stewart Adams took too many vodka shots the night before speaking at a Moscow conference.
“They Will Catch on Fire”: Michigan Library Asks Patrons Not to Microwave Their Books
The possibility of killing coronavirus germs by nuking a novel is still not a good enough reason to try it.
No, Your Coronavirus Face Mask Does Not Limit Your Oxygen Intake
Face coverings are everywhere, leading some people to speculate they might limit oxygen intake or cause carbon dioxide (CO2) poisoning. It won't happen. Here's why.
Doctors Are Making House Calls Again Through the Heal App
The service, which is available in seven states and Washington, D.C., dispatches physicians to diagnose and treat patients who would prefer not to visit a walk-in clinic.
Children's Robitussin and Dimetapp Cough Medicines With Mislabeled Dosing Cups Pulled From Shelves
Children's Robitussin Honey Cough and Chest Congestion DM and Children's Dimetapp Cold and Cough have been recalled due to faulty dosing cups.
Flushing a Toilet Could Create a Cloud of Coronavirus-Contaminated Droplets
Toilets have always sent contaminants into the air, but the coronavirus pandemic is giving new urgency to the practice of closing the lid whenever possible.
7-Eleven Cancels Its Annual Slurpee Giveaway Due to COVID-19
7-11 Day has been canceled due to COVID-19, but there's still a way for customers to claim their free Slurpee from 7-Eleven this year.
9 Essential Products to Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy, According to a Dentist
If you haven't been able to get to the dentist in months, these essential at-home oral care products can help keep your teeth and gums healthy in between appointments.
Oxford University Trial Finds Dexamethasone, a Widely Available Drug, Reduces Deaths in Critically Ill Coronavirus Patients
Oxford University researchers showed that dexamethasone, a widely available steroid medication, can cut coronavirus-related deaths for patients on ventilators by one-third.