White House pushes new strategy as cases climb.
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Mapping the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
Covid-19 has killed more than 5 million people around the world. Case rates remain high as the world grapples with unequal vaccine rollouts and new variants.
Biden official vows action on abortion following ‘despicable’ ruling
‘We will do everything within the legal limit of the law to reach patients and support providers,’ says HHS secretary.
Physicians face confusion and fear in post-Roe world
Doctors worry gray areas in new abortion bans force a choice between breaking their oath and breaking the law.
20 minutes of vigorous exercise daily works wonders for teens
Vigorous physical activity for 20 minutes a day is deemed the best way for teens to develop and maintain cardiorespiratory fitness, according to research published in Pediatrics.
Easing your chronic back pain — with and without medication
Exercise, good posture and talk therapy can all be excellent treatments.
Women are still underrepresented in clinical trials
Researchers found concerning gaps in research related to three of the most important ailments: cardiovascular disease, psychiatric disorders and cancer.
Long covid symptoms are often overlooked in seniors
The ailment in older adults has received little attention, even though research suggests seniors are more likely to develop it than younger or middle-aged adults.
WHO stops short of declaring monkeypox a global emergency as cases surge
The World Health Organization said the monkeypox outbreak is an “evolving threat” but does not yet constitute an international public health emergency.
Can video games teach people to be more empathetic? Maybe.
Designers and scholars say there are many complex challenges and limits in achieving such a goal.
