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11 Vaccine Pioneers You Should Know

American doctor and epidemiologist Jonas Salk, who developed the first vaccine against poliomyelitis, looks on as a colleague gives the injection to a woman.

11 Vaccine Pioneers You Should Know

5 Things You Need to Know About Your COVID-19 Vaccination Card

Your COVID-19 vaccination card should be stored in a safe place.

5 Things You Need to Know About Your COVID-19 Vaccination Card

14 Brands Offering Freebies for Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine

Budweiser thinks vaccinated folks deserve a free beer.

14 Brands Offering Freebies for Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine

9 Fascinating Facts About the Vagus Nerve

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9 Fascinating Facts About the Vagus Nerve

Vin Mariani: The Cocaine-Infused Wine Beloved by Popes and Presidents

Cocaine wine enthusiast Pope Leo XIII waves to the camera.

Posting Your COVID-19 Vaccination Card on Social Media Is a Bad Idea—Here’s Why

Don't tempt the scammers.

Is It Possible to Burp and Fart at the Same Time?

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6 Common Misconceptions About Endometriosis

It's not just about pelvic pain or bad periods.

What Happens If You Miss Your Second COVID-19 Vaccine Shot?

Two doses of the coronavirus vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna are required for optimal protection.

Coronavirus News Digest

"See you when the pandemic's over!"

CDC Updates Coronavirus Mask Guidance, Recommends Tight and Layered Coverings

The CDC has some additional advice that will make masks more effective against the spread of coronavirus.

Vaccination vs. Immunization vs. Inoculation: What's the Difference?

A medical professional does the vaccination; your body does the immunization.

6 Groundbreaking Facts About Elizabeth Blackwell, America’s First Woman Physician

1905 portrait of Elizabeth Blackwell.

Does Double-Masking for Coronavirus Protection Make Sense? We Asked an Expert

Double-masking can offer additional protection.

Quinto Tiberio Angelerio, the 16th-Century Doctor Who Mandated 6-Foot Social Distancing

The Triumph of Death by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, circa 1562.

Low Blow: How Can Martial Artists Get Hit in the Crotch Without Getting Hurt?

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