NEWS / INFECTIONS

Weighing the Heart Risks of mRNA Vaccines

Two kinds of heart inflammation have cropped up among a small percentage of COVID vaccine recipients. Here's what parents should know. >

Vaccines Versus COVID Variants

As new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus emerge, researchers are figuring out the kind of protection vaccines offer and how long it lasts. >

Convincing Young Adults to Take a Shot

Many young adults are reluctant to get a COVID vaccine, and this could prolong the pandemic. Here are some of their reasons. >

Raw Pet Foods Fuel Antibiotic Resistance

Many pet owners are big believers in the value of feeding raw, unprocessed foods. But there's a downside that is too often overlooked. >

COVID-19 Risk Appears More Serious for Men

Men are more likely to become sicker from SARS-CoV-2. It's not that women aren't in danger, but the findings may help tailor treatment. >

Predicting School Safety Ahead of Re-Opening

Pretty much everyone is eager for schools to reopen. A new model offers a way to predict how well various safeguards work to keep them safe. >

Hidden COVID Superspreaders

Some people with no symptoms still carry a very high viral load. These supercarriers can transmit COVID and are behind superspreader events. >

Ventilation, Ventilation, Ventilation

Respiratory infections like COVID-19 thrive if Indoor air is not refreshed and disinfected. Experts on airborne pathogens have suggestions. >

STIs Rising in an Older Age Group

Sexually transmitted infections can be symptom-free, but still cause harm. Rising rates among young adults are prompting calls for testing. >

Putting Antibiotic Use on a Diet

Antibiotics are frequently overused, and bacteria have become resistant. A new set of guidelines helps doctors and patients cut back. >

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