Tips for choosing a 2021 health coverage plan
When we signed up for health insurance this time last year, few of us could have imagined we would be facing a once-in-a-100-years pandemic.
When we signed up for health insurance this time last year, few of us could have imagined we would be facing a once-in-a-100-years pandemic.
Researchers study potential COVID-19 therapy to head off dangerous immune "storm"
Marc Baranski of Princeton, New Jersey, considered himself in a pretty healthy guy, until early July, when the 55-year-old and is family returned home from a vacation in Florida.
Marc Baranski of Princeton, New Jersey, considered himself in a pretty healthy guy, until early July, when the 55-year-old and is family returned home from a vacation in Florida.
With COVID-19 rates climbing, the CDC urges Americans to stay home for Thanksgiving
The doctors heading up the CDC's COVID-19 response say they're concerned about the alarming spread of the coronavirus. That's why they're asking Americans to stay home this year.
The doctors heading up the CDC's COVID-19 response say they're concerned about the alarming spread of the coronavirus. That's why they're asking Americans to stay home this year.
Will COVID-19 vaccine protect kids? Pfizer launches new trial to find out
More than a million US children have contracted COVID-19, according to a new report. Yet, most of the testing for coronavirus vaccines have left children out. That is changing.
More than a million US children have contracted COVID-19, according to a new report. Yet, most of the testing for coronavirus vaccines have left children out. That is changing.
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine is nearly 95% effective
As the pandemic heats up across the US, COVID-19 vaccine researchers and volunteers woke up to good news: a leading vaccine candidate proved more effective than anyone had anticipated.
As the pandemic heats up across the US, COVID-19 vaccine researchers and volunteers woke up to good news: a leading vaccine candidate proved more effective than anyone had anticipated.
Top Emory doctor calls for CDC to step into 'pandemic leadership void'
As the US braces for an incredibly difficult winter amid a surge in coronavirus infectious, one top Emory infectious disease specialist says the country is facing a void in pandemic leadership. Dr. Carlos del Rio is urging the CDC to step in and fill the gap.
As the US braces for an incredibly difficult winter amid a surge in coronavirus infectious, one top Emory infectious disease specialist says the country is facing a void in pandemic leadership. Dr. Carlos del Rio is urging the CDC to step in and fill the gap.
This Thanksgiving, experts recommend keeping gatherings small, local
The pandemic has made planning holiday celebrations like Thanksgiving a lot more complicated. Dr. Henry Wu, director of the TravelWell Center at Emory University in Atlanta, recommends staying at home and celebrating with your immediate family.
The pandemic has made planning holiday celebrations like Thanksgiving a lot more complicated. Dr. Henry Wu, director of the TravelWell Center at Emory University in Atlanta, recommends staying at home and celebrating with your immediate family.
Travel doctor shares flying, driving safety tips for Thanksgiving
If you are planning on traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday, an Emory travel physician says there are lots of things you can do to lower your risk of exposure to the coronavirus.
If you are planning on traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday, an Emory travel physician says there are lots of things you can do to lower your risk of exposure to the coronavirus.
Study shows the source of COVID-19 safety messaging impacts effectiveness
When it comes to picking which COVID-19 safety message to follow, a recent study shows Americans are much more likely to trust the CDC than politicians.
When it comes to picking which COVID-19 safety message to follow, a recent study shows Americans are much more likely to trust the CDC than politicians.
Pfizer says early data shows its COVID-19 test vaccine is more than 90% effective
The pharmaceutical company Pfizer announced Monday early data shows its candidate vaccine is more than 90% effective in preventing infection in volunteers who had not previously been exposed to the virus.
The pharmaceutical company Pfizer announced Monday early data shows its candidate vaccine is more than 90% effective in preventing infection in volunteers who had not previously been exposed to the virus.
The election has left friends and family divided. Here are ways to heal broken relationships
If the 2020 Presidential Election has been hard on some of your relationships, these tips might help you reconnect.
If the 2020 Presidential Election has been hard on some of your relationships, these tips might help you reconnect.
Vaccine researcher discusses myths about COVID-19 vaccine
A COVID-19 vaccine could be approved within weeks, but half of Americans say they may give it a pass. A top researcher studying two of the current vaccine contenders says misconceptions about the experimental vaccine may be leaving Americans reluctant to try it.
A COVID-19 vaccine could be approved within weeks, but half of Americans say they may give it a pass. A top researcher studying two of the current vaccine contenders says misconceptions about the experimental vaccine may be leaving Americans reluctant to try it.
Election got you stressed? Here's how to dial down your anxiety
Emory School of Medicine and Grady psychologist Dr. Nadine Kaslow says she's been hearing all day from patients and friends who are stressed about the 2020 Presidential Election.
Emory School of Medicine and Grady psychologist Dr. Nadine Kaslow says she's been hearing all day from patients and friends who are stressed about the 2020 Presidential Election.
CDC says sick, quarantining voters can vote in person. Here's how to stay safe.
If you've been waiting for months for your chance to vote in person on Election Day, here are some tips to keep you safe.
If you've been waiting for months for your chance to vote in person on Election Day, here are some tips to keep you safe.
UGA researchers study post-coronavirus immunity questions
Researchers at the University of Georgia are studying whether exposure to COVID-19 or a vaccine offers some level of natural protection against reinfection.
Researchers at the University of Georgia are studying whether exposure to COVID-19 or a vaccine offers some level of natural protection against reinfection.
Months after contracting COVID, 15-year-old still struggling
It's been more than 200 days since Ava McKinney-Taylor believes she battled off the novel coronavirus. The 15-year-old is still not better.
It's been more than 200 days since Ava McKinney-Taylor believes she battled off the novel coronavirus. The 15-year-old is still not better.
CDC warns short, repeated interactions may raise COVID-19 risk
With the US seeing a record number of new COVID-19 infections this week, and just over 75,000 new cases reported in a single day Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning brief, but repeated interactions with an infected person may raise your risk of exposure to the virus and require you to quarantine.
With the US seeing a record number of new COVID-19 infections this week, and just over 75,000 new cases reported in a single day Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning brief, but repeated interactions with an infected person may raise your risk of exposure to the virus and require you to quarantine.
COVID-19 saliva test offers fast answers at a price
If you need to know your COVID-19 status, Vault Health promises test results in 48 to 72 hours with its at-home saliva test. So, we decided to give it a try.
If you need to know your COVID-19 status, Vault Health promises test results in 48 to 72 hours with its at-home saliva test. So, we decided to give it a try.
Debate over "herd immunity" intensifies as scientists disagree over how to get there
A plan to let the coronavirus run its natural course, infecting the young and healthy as a way to achieve herd immunity, has drawn fire. Yet, backers argue it is a "more humane" approach than continuing lockdowns.
A plan to let the coronavirus run its natural course, infecting the young and healthy as a way to achieve herd immunity, has drawn fire. Yet, backers argue it is a "more humane" approach than continuing lockdowns.
Pandemic inspires innovating COVID-19 inventions across US
The pandemic has been challenging for many of us. It has also been inspiring for researchers across the country. They have been quietly creating innovative products with the shared goal of keeping Americans safe.
The pandemic has been challenging for many of us. It has also been inspiring for researchers across the country. They have been quietly creating innovative products with the shared goal of keeping Americans safe.