Category: Washington Post

The bar for reimposing mask mandates is getting higher and higher

The shift away from mask mandates in blue cities and states has been months in the making, and they are not coming back even as cases of the highly transmissible BA. 2 coronavirus variant rise.

How to save on prescription medications

Online pharmacies aren’t the only way to get cheaper prices for your medications. These five strategies will also help you save.

Health statistics center is training young ‘data detectives’

The free summer STEM camp introduces curious tweens to statistical concepts in a child-friendly format.

Rise in perinatal and postpartum depression needs to be tackled

Tailored responses could alleviate maternal mental health issues that the pandemic exacerbated, says one health-care practitioner.

Rise in perinatal and postpartum depression needs to be tackled

Tailored responses could alleviate maternal mental health issues that the pandemic exacerbated, says one health-care practitioner.

The lucky few to never get coronavirus could teach us more about it

Scientists turn their attention to finding the rare individuals who have not yet contracted the coronavirus.

Super short workouts can be surprisingly effective

It turns out that short bursts of exercise can make a big difference to your health.

Coronavirus wave this fall could infect 100 million, administration warns

The projections for fall and winter are part of a pitch for additional funding for vaccines, treatments and tests.

CDC investigating 109 cases of hepatitis among children, five deaths

The cases of acute hepatitis have been found in 25 states and 20 countries. Scientists have been unable to pinpoint the cause. Doctors stress the cases remain rare and urge parents not to panic but be on alert for unusual signs such as jaundice, dark u…

Nerve blocks may help counter the opioid crisis

Nerve blocks left me pain-free without the use of opiods for about three days after my double mastectomy.