Category: Washington Post

At one point, the president mused about repatriating infected Americans in Asia to Guantanamo Bay Naval Base.

Speculation about origin abounds as the lab-leak theory puts a spotlight on virological research.

A 30-year-old Eugene, Ore., program has reduced calls to law enforcement, helped people and saved money. Other parts of the country are now starting similar programs.

The toll of the past year led to greater hardships and mental health issues for many. But research indicates others emerged stronger and more successful. Here’s why.

At least 12 people and 33 other dogs are confirmed to have been exposed to the rabid dog.

Researchers used insurance data collected during routine health exams for 3.5 million young adults in South Korea between 2003 and 2004.

Brain surgery for substance use disorder will never be common. But for those who face imminent death, Gerod Buckhalter’s success — he has been sober for more than 600 days — points to what may be possible someday.

The manufacturer of the bone repair product has recalled 154 containers of the material — a malleable bone putty that is used in a variety of orthopedic procedures.

The Biden administration will invest $3.2 billion to find new antiviral drugs, modeling the investment after the one that helped stimulate development of drugs that transformed HIV.

For days, critics have blasted the approval in opinion columns and tweets, saying there is insufficient evidence of efficacy. Supporters have expressed confidence the drug, Aduhelm, will help patients stay in the earliest stages of the disease longer.