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CORONAVIRUS

COVID boosters targeting Omicron are here.

The CDC Has Approved New COVID Boosters Targeting Omicron Subvariants—Here's What You Should Know

Thinking of getting a booster? Here's what you should know.

Jake Rossen

21 Fascinating Facts About Vaccines

From facts about the COVID-19 vaccine to tidbits from vaccine history, here’s everything you ever wanted to know about immunization.

Kat Long

This is a clear positive.

A Third Round of Free At-Home COVID Test Kits Is Now Available

The previous rounds of free at-home COVID test kits maxed out at four. This time, the USPS will ship eight to each household.

Ellen Gutoskey



COVID can dramatically raise the risk of diabetes.

Even Mild Cases of COVID Can Lead to a 40 Percent Greater Risk of Diabetes

Coronavirus can attack insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, leading to low insulin sensitivity that can adversely affect how the body uses energy.

Jake Rossen


Not all Olympians get medals—but they all get condoms.

The Stimulating History of Free Condoms at the Olympics

Birds do it, bees do it, even Olympic athletes performing near-superhuman feats do it—so Olympic organizers like to make sure they do it safely.

Ellen Gutoskey


Matthew Horwood/iStock via Getty Images

The U.S. Government Is Distributing Free N95 Masks Across the Country—Here's How to Claim Yours

Starting the last week of January, N95 masks from the Strategic National Stockpile will be free to people who know where to find them.

Michele Debczak


COVID-19 home test kits can now be shipped right to your door.

PSA: You Can Now Order Free COVID-19 Home Tests From USPS

The test kits will be shipped free, with up to four available per household. It's all part of a federal program to help track and manage the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jake Rossen
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