Do COVID-19 saliva tests work?
With the Food and Drug Administration recently issuing emergency use authorization for a new method of saliva sample processing, you...
COVID-19 and the flu vaccine: What you need to know
Another flu season is right around the corner. And this year, we’re expecting to face it in the midst of a coronavirus (COVID-19)...
What type of mask works best for COVID-19 protection?
Studies show that cloth and medical-grade face masks can cut down on coronavirus droplet spread by 80% or more.
“So, if everyone...
Your COVID-19 vaccine questions, answered
Last updated Dec. 2, 2020
As coronavirus (COVID-19) cases continue to rise, more people are wondering when we’ll have a vaccine — both...
Retired NASA scientist benefits from cancer treatment he...
Less than a year after three scientists won the 1962 Nobel Prize for unraveling some of DNA’s mysteries, Dennis Morrison, Ph.D.,...
Cancer treatment side effect: Involuntary weight loss
Whether it’s due to pain from a growing tumor, swallowing difficulties caused by radiation therapy, or the nausea, loss of appetite or...
Hand washing vs. hand sanitizer: which is better?
Last updated Aug. 25, 2020
Cleaning your hands regularly remains one of the simplest and most-effective defenses against illnesses...