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Substance Use Disorders Linked to Increased COVID-19 Risk

People with an opioid use disorder, in particular, had a tenfold higher risk of being diagnosed with COVID-19.

As Schools Reopen Amid COVID-19, Teachers Worry About Their Mental Health

According to a national poll by NPR and Ipsos this July, 82% of K-12 teachers were concerned about returning to the classroom.

Why the Coronavirus Is Less Likely to Spread at the Gym Than in a Bar

“The whole idea that it’s a risky place to be…around the world, we just aren’t seeing those numbers anywhere."

NIH ‘Very Concerned’ About Serious Side Effect in Coronavirus Vaccine Trial

FDA weighs whether to resume coronavirus vaccine trial halted due to an adverse event.

Are Those With Sickle Cell Trait More at Risk of COVID-19?

A study underway of 300 adults hopes to answer that question within six months to one year.

Thanksgiving Will Be Known As #BlackThursday This Year

I have a sense of doom about the inevitability of massive COVID-19 transmission and the subsequent deaths during the holidays.

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A new CDC study leaves the question of indoor versus outdoor dining unanswered.

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A U.K. woman developed spinal inflammation after receiving an adenovirus vector vaccine.

Medicine Shortages an Unseen Consequence of COVID-19

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Can You Still Dine Out to Fight HIV During COVID-19?

Yes! Many events of the annual Dining Out for Life fundraiser are still on. Here’s how to get updates about your city.

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Public health departments are now being told to prepare to distribute COVID-19 vaccines as early as November 1.

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