Category: Washington Post

The coronavirus vaccine skeptics who changed their minds

The White House and public health experts are studying the Americans who went from “no” to “yes.”

4 simple strength-training exercises to keep you fit as you age

These movements are modifications of traditional exercises. But they’re �doable for adults at all levels and will help you get and stay strong.

More than a year into the pandemic, we’re still figuring out what risks we’re willing to take

The latest CDC guidance on post-vaccination life leaves a long list of questions.

The Big Number: Blacks face four times higher risk of strokes than Whites, study finds

Researchers say their study illustrates need for increased blood pressure control, especially among young to middle-aged U.S. Black residents.

‘Human: The World Within’ combines amazing scientific details and personal reflections about how our bodies work

The six-part PBS series shows how our bodies perform thousands of tasks every second, as well as the astonishingly complex functions of our brains, hearts, immune systems.

Many police officers spurn coronavirus vaccines as departments hold off on mandates

Low immunization levels suggest vaccine hesitancy is pervasive among emergency workers, posing risks to public safety.

Drinking 8 glasses of water a day usually isn’t necessary, an exercise scientist says

All types of workouts can increase your need to drink water, but you don’t need to overdo it.

‘Living in two realities’: Indian diaspora reckons with crisis abroad

Vaccine selfies flood social media feeds and families are reuniting in the United States as many Indian Americans are struggling to help loved ones with the coronavirus access medical care in India.

Doctors said the boy was suffering from teenage psychosis. What he really had was a rare genetic condition.

His hallucinations were misdiagnosed as a psychiatric condition, leading to dangerous treatment.

Landmark trial over the opioid crisis is set to start next week at ground zero

The federal trial, set to begin Monday, will be held in Cabell County, considered to be ground zero for one of the worst public health crises in the nation’s history.