Category: Public Health

The Color of COVID: Will Vaccine Trials Reflect America’s Diversity?

Although racial minorities, older people and those with underlying medical conditions are most at risk from COVID-19, they’ve historically been the least likely to be included in clinical trials for treatments for serious diseases. Will that change with COVID-19?

Must-Reads of the Week From Lauren Olsen

Newsletter editor Lauren Olsen wades through hundreds of health care policy stories each week, so you don’t have to.

Underlying conditions put nearly half of adults in CDC study at risk for COVID-19

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Stop honoring health care workers with sugary treats

I’m an obesity medicine specialist who is frustrated. I keep running into the same issue, and it’s time we start discussing the elephant in the room: the need we all have to show love and appreciation with food, especially sugar. It’s…

HHS renews public health emergency; 5 states see record daily increases — 4 COVID-19 updates

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Sex In The Time Of COVID: Gay Men Begin To Embrace A ‘New Normal’

Like other people, many men who have sex with men have done all they could to avoid the coronavirus. Now some are braving renewed contact while balancing risk.

Technology Divide Between Senior ‘Haves’ and ‘Have-Nots’ Roils Pandemic Response

Older adults with the ability to use technology have more access to virtual social interactions and telehealth services, and more opportunities to secure essential supplies online. Those who don’t know how to use it or can’t afford it are at greater risk of social isolation, forgoing medical care and being without food or other necessary items.

NYT: COVID-19 hospitalization rates in 20 metropolitan areas

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6 potential long-term side effects of COVID-19

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COVID-19 reinfection is unlikely, experts say

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