The Important Change Med Students Made To Their Version Of The Hippocratic Oath
First-year medical students at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine promised to advocate for a more equitable health-care system.
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How Much Will Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine Cost?
As the biotech world moves closer to getting a COVID-19 vaccine approved, details about the specifics of such treatment are coming into focus. One question is — how much the vaccine is going to cost? And do Americans need to budget for it, or will health insurance cover it? -
What You Don't Know About Pfizer
With news of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and German biotech company BioNTech announcing positive early results from their COVID-19 vaccine trial, many ears pricked up upon hearing the name of the familiar drug maker behind brands such as Advil, Robitussin, Zoloft, and Viagra. -
This Is What Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Was Really Like
As of the latest press release from drug company Pfizer, we may not be waiting too much longer for a coronavirus vaccine. -
What's The Soonest Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine Could Be Available?
Pzifer, in collaboration with German biotechnology company BioNTech, has released new information about the development of its coronavirus vaccine. While these results are promising, more work needs to be done. If things are good to go, though, when could it be available? -
Here's What Has To Happen Before Pfizer's COVID Vaccine Is Approved
For months, the world has been eagerly awaiting news of advancements in the development of a vaccine for COVID-19. One vaccine trial has finally announced some promising results. What has to happen before this COVID-19 vaccine is approved? -
The Truth About Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine
Pfizer of New York City and BioNTech of Mainz, Germany y released results from a trial of a potential COVID-19 vaccine they've been developing. -
The Truth About The Illness That Caused Alex Trebek's Death
The death of beloved Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek on Sunday spotlights the aggressiveness of pancreatic cancer, a disease with a poor survival rate — about 10 percent over five years. -
A Timeline Of Al Roker's Health Problems Explained
Al Roker, the Today weatherman and co-host, has revealed a recent cancer diagnosis. The popular TV personality shared that he will undergo surgery next week. This will not be his first surgery, however — he's been in and out of operating room doors more than a few times over the course of his life. -
The Real Reason Influenza May Have A Lighter Season This Year
Social distancing and other safeguards to curtail the spread of the coronavirus could have the bonus benefit of clamping down on the spread of the flu, health experts say. -
The Best Way To Deal With Stress Caused By The Election
Like millions of other Americans, you likely woke up over these last few mornings feeling a certain level of stress as you checked for election results. While you wait, it's important to tame your stress and channel that energy into something more productive than doomscrolling. -
What Is Election Stress Disorder?
Do you feel stressed, tired, and overwhelmed when you think about the election? Do you feel the anxious urge to constantly check your news feed? You're not alone. Election-related angst is so prevalent that experts have given it a name: election stress disorder. -
Study Reveals Possible Reason For Taste Loss In COVID Patients
Early on in the pandemic, doctors noticed a symptom among patients with coronavirus: a loss of taste. Until now, they've been unsure why the virus causes this, but new research indicates that cells in the mouth are a key player in both the loss of taste and the growth and spread of the illness. -
How An App May Be Able To Detect COVID In Asymptomatic People
If scientists are successful, the phrase, 'There's an app for that!' soon could apply to being able to detect the coronavirus, even in people who show no symptoms. -
Study Reveals Scary Statistic About Grocery Workers And COVID
A new study of grocery workers in Boston, Massachusetts, suggests that grocery store employees are at greater risk of contracting COVID-19. Also, since a majority of those in the study showed no symptoms, these workers could be a significant transmission source of the coronavirus, researchers said. -
How Video Games Can Benefit Kids In A Surprising Way During The Pandemic
Experts are suggesting we reconsider our notion of the 'lonely gamer,' and instead recognize that there is social value to video games — especially in the face of a pandemic, where social distancing is making it difficult for teens to hang out in the usual ways. -
Pregnancy-Related Heart Attacks Are On The Rise
More women ages 30 and older are experiencing pregnancy-related heart attacks, especially during the postpartum period, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. -
Why Pessimists Aren't Getting Enough Sleep, According To New Study
'Well, someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning!' We've all heard this before, or remarked it to a grumpy, cereal-bowl-slamming roommate, partner, or other cohabitant. As it turns out, there is an actual link between a sour disposition and lack of sleep. -
There Is A Gender Gap When It Comes To COVID Safety Precautions. Here's Why
Two studies released this month show that men worldwide are less likely to perceive COVID-19 as a serious health problem and to follow preventative behaviors — something that puts their lives more in jeopardy. -
Why You Should Wear A Mask Even If You're 6 Feet Away
Wearing a face mask when you're in a crowd is a no-brainer, but what if you're able to distance by 6 feet? Masking is still important even then: Here's why. -
Study Shines Light On Why People Use CBD
A new study of cannabidiol (or CBD) use among online users shines light on just what conditions send people searching for CBD as a home remedy. -
Babies Are Getting An Alarming Amount Of Microplastics From Bottles
When taking care of a baby, you do everything possible to ensure good health. -
If You Have A Peloton Exercise Bike, You'll Want To Read This
If you were ahead of the curve on what The New York Times called the Peloton panic-buying trend, or if you bought one secondhand, it's time to take a good look at your clip-in pedals — they may be subject to a recall. -
Are The Risks Of Schools Staying Closed Higher Than Schools Opening Up?
As COVID rates spike in many parts of the nation, school systems continue transitioning from online back to in-person learning. While this action may, at first, seem pretty questionable, upon reflection, the issue is far more complicated. -
Face Masks Are Helping People Manage Their Anxiety. Here's Why
Take people who have social anxiety, which is the fear of being judged negatively by other people. A Polish study of how wearing face masks impacted individuals with this disorder revealed that the use of these simple cloth coverings reduced their anxiety levels. -
The Important Benefit Being Social Has On Older Adults
Science has shown, time and again, that what really benefits older adults (and younger ones, too) is maintaining some sort of social connection. As it turns out, staying social can have a benefit you never knew about. -
The Seasonal Fruit You're Not Eating But Should
Advice from the medical community has long told us that, for our best health, we should eat a colorful diet. There's one fruit that fits that bill and is packed full of nutritional goodness that you may be missing — and it's in season right now.
