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Addressing Concerns about the COVID Vaccine

Mistrust in the healthcare system means that Blacks and Latinx people are less likely to get vaccinated. Doctors suggest a way forward. >

IUDs as Emergency Contraception

IUDs are known to be a reliable method of contraception. They are also, like the morning after pill, a good form of emergency contraception. >

Online Doctor Visits: Opportunities and Disparities

Patient portals have been lifesavers during the pandemic, but not everyone enjoys access or can book a COVID vaccination appointment online. >

No Symptoms, Still a Threat

People without symptoms are responsible for more than 50 percent of new COVID-19 cases. They need to be tested, too. >

A Profile of Self-Managed Abortion

Women experiencing an unwanted pregnancy in areas where there are few reproductive health options available may try to end it themselves. >

Masks, Rated

When researchers tested consumer and medical masks, clear winners emerged. Bandanas were not among them. >

Seniors' COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy

Many people over 50 say they are unsure whether they'll get the COVID vaccine when it's available. Racism seems to play a role, too. >

An Established Vaccine Shows COVID Potential

A common tuberculosis vaccine is one possible and somewhat unexpected tool in the fight to control COVID-19. >

Celebrate the Holidays at Home

With COVID-19 infections soaring, the CDC is asking us all to stay home. Here are ways to make the holiday festive and safe. >

New COVID Strain Associated with Mink in Denmark

The SARS-CoV-2 mutation seen in Danish mink seems to have emanated from humans, but transmission now goes both ways. >

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