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Could a Smell Test Screen People for Covid?
Translating theory into practice, however, will come with many challenges. Smell tests that can reliably identify people who have...
Nasal Spray Vaccine for COVID-19 in Early Trials
TUESDAY, Jan. 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- A spritz instead of a shot to ward off COVID-19? Researchers...
What You Can Do to Avoid the New Coronavirus Variant Right Now
Are there additional ways to reduce my risk?Getting the vaccine is the ultimate way to reduce risk. But until...
As Death Rate Accelerates, U.S. Records 400,000 Lives Lost To The Coronavirus
Mary Estime-Irvin, a councilwoman in North Miami, Fla., writes the name of a friend lost to COVID-19 on a...
Yellen Urges Congress To ‘Act Big’ To Prop Up Pandemic-Scarred Economy
Former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen appears for a TV interview on Aug. 14, 2019, in Washington. Yellen, now...
Healthier 2021: Laura’s Got Her Mojo Back!
This post appears as part of our Healthier 2021 series, in which we follow three WebMD team...
The SAT is dropping its essay section and subject matter tests to streamline during the pandemic.
The College Board announced on Tuesday that it would drop the optional essay section from the SAT college entrance...
In Historic First, Biden To Nominate Transgender Doctor As Assistant Health Secretary
Dr. Rachel Levine has previously won state Senate confirmation in Pennsylvania, including a unanimous vote in 2015 to endorse...
‘You Can’t Treat If You Can’t Empathize’: Black Doctors Tackle Vaccine Hesitancy
Dr. Kristamarie Collman, a family physician in Orlando, has been dispelling vaccine myths through social media. She's among a...
The Best Shoes for Knee Arthritis May Be Stiff, Stable and Cushioned Ones
Some experts recommend flat, flexible shoes for people with knee osteoarthritis, whereas others say stable, supportive shoes are better....