New Yorkers Aren’t Quite Ready to Reopen: ‘The Stakes Are Very High’
Confirmed COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations may have declined in New York, but many residents say they need several safety measures in place before the state reopens. Read more ›
We Could Learn a Thing Or Two About Social Distancing from Mole-Rats
African naked mole-rats prefer living in close quarters in stuffy underground colonies because of a genetic trait. But this genetic trait also exists in humans. Read more ›
Health Care Workers with COVID-19 Face Dire Outcomes
New research has found that healthcare workers exposed to COVID-19 face poor outcomes due to inadequate income, health insurance, and sick leave. Read more ›
New Yorkers Think Worst of COVID-19 Is Over (But Still Want a Vaccine)
Food insecurity remains high in New York City, with Latinx/Hispanic households and lower income families being impacted most. Read more ›
How Much Vitamin D Do You Need to Stay Healthy?
It's clear that we need vitamin D, but how much? A new editorial highlights the need to think about diversity in nutritional requirements — rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Read more ›
‘But the Economy!’ COVID-19 Could Cost U.S. Billions in Health Expenses
If a majority of the nation contracts COVID-19, medical costs (including hospitalizations, ventilators, and other health resources) would cost the nation an average of $654 billion, a new study finds. Read more ›
New Yorkers Are Divided On When to Reopen the Economy
A new survey found that most New Yorkers believe the state should wait until the threat of COVID-19 is over before reopening non-essential businesses. Read more ›
1 in 3 New Yorkers Are Unable to Pay Their Rent Due to COVID-19 Job Loss
New Yorkers are experiencing job loss, housing and food insecurity, racism, and mental health stress as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. But many say they wouldn't take a vaccine for the illness. Read more ›
New Yorkers Hopeless About Future as Food Access Wanes Amid COVID
New Yorkers are concerned for their loved ones as job loss, food challenges, and depression rattles the state amid COVID-19. Read more ›