Healthcare Workers on the Frontlines Are More Vulnerable Than Ever
Frontline healthcare workers are at greater risk of contracting COVID-19 because they work in such close contact with coronavirus patients, according to a new study. Read more ›
Before COVID-19, a More Common Virus Plagued the US: Norovirus
If you've ever come dowon with a "stomach bug," chances are it was norovirus. Read more ›
Green Space Alert: Beware of Lead When Industrial Areas Go Residential
A study found lead contamination in the soil of some New York City parks and green spaces in old industrial areas that have been redeveloped as residential. Read more ›
What About the School Cafeteria Workers?
School cafeteria staff are a vital part of educational communities. Yet not much research has been done to assess whether they work at safe temperatures. Read more ›
What Is It About Wildfire Smoke That’s So Bad For Our Health?
As wildfires happen more frequently due to climate change, scientists are working to determine what specific chemical compounds make wildfire smoke so harmful. Read more ›
How Effective Does a Vaccine Need to Be to Stop the Pandemic?
The nation is anxiously looking forward to a COVID-19 vaccine. But how effective does a vaccine need to be to put an end to the pandemic? Read more ›
A Safe Birth Control Option for People Living with HIV
For people assigned female at birth and living with HIV, choosing birth control isn't always easy. New research shows that the hormonal IUD could be a safe option. Read more ›
SNAP Recipients Are Now Able to Buy Food Online — Here’s How It’s Going
Several states have recently begun allowing SNAP recipients to shop for groceries online. A new study looks at how the program is faring across the nation. Read more ›
New Yorkers Suffering from Depression and Anxiety as COVID-19 Surges in Other States
New York may be making progress amid the COVID-19 health crisis. But surges of infection in other states has many residents on edge. Read more ›