Marisa Iati

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What it feels like to run out of oxygen

The Titan, a submersible that disappeared Sunday with five people on board, had an oxygen supply estimated at around 96 hours.

What you need to know about the coronavirus variants

Scientists are racing to learn more about the omicron variant after the World Health Organization designated it a top-level “variant of concern.”

How to help kids overcome their nerves about vaccination — before, during and after the shot

Helping kids feel comfortable getting the first dose of Pfizer-BioNTech’s two-dose coronavirus vaccine — recently recommended for children ages 5 to 11 — can ensure that they complete the regimen.

Vaccinated people are ready for normalcy — and angry at the unvaccinated getting in their way

The unwelcome resurgence of the coronavirus has prompted impatience, frustration and even rage from Americans who have gotten their shots toward those whose resistance won’t budge.

Coronavirus updates: U.S. adjusts to new mask guidance as delta variant threatens pandemic progress

The evolving recommendations around face coverings served as a dismal acknowledgment that infections in the United States have quadrupled in July, even as highly effective vaccines are widely available.

What you need to know about the coronavirus variants

The delta variant, first detected in India, appears to be the most “fit” variant, which means it will probably outcompete other variants to infect more people.