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Scientists Come Closer to Understanding COVID-19 'Cytokine Storms'

Science is closer to understanding what prompts severe COVID-19 illness.

Scientists Come Closer to Understanding COVID-19 'Cytokine Storms'

Coronavirus News Digest

"See you when the pandemic's over!"

Coronavirus News Digest

Pfizer's Coronavirus Vaccine Appears 90 Percent Effective in Early Review

The race for an effective coronavirus vaccine is showing signs of real success.

Pfizer's Coronavirus Vaccine Appears 90 Percent Effective in Early Review

When Woodrow Wilson Caught the 1918 Flu During a Pandemic, But Hid It From the Public

President Woodrow Wilson photographed in good health.

When Woodrow Wilson Caught the 1918 Flu During a Pandemic, But Hid It From the Public

Why Do Some Vaccines Hurt More Than Others?

Whether you experience pain with a vaccine shot may depend on what type you're getting.

Common Misconceptions About Depression

Justin Dodd, ready to debunk mental illness myths.

The Story Behind Eva Perón’s Secret Lobotomy

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MD vs. DO: What Is the Difference?

MDs and DOs are both reputable health care providers. The difference is one of philosophy.

When 'The Wickedest Woman of New York' Lived on Fifth Avenue

Madame Restell as imagined in the March 13, 1847, edition of the National Police Gazette.

What Is Herd Immunity?

It's not exactly the "safety in numbers" situation you might be imagining.

Read Roald Dahl’s Heartbreaking 1986 Letter About the Importance of Vaccinations

Roald Dahl photographed in 1954.

10 Facts About the Flu Shot

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The Best Time to Get a Flu Shot in 2020, According to the CDC

Getting your flu shot this year is more important than ever.

Meet Nina Chhita, the Artist Celebrating Diverse Female Scientists With Her Instagram Illustrations

Kenya's Wangari Maathai isn't a household name, but she should be.

9 Strange Things You’d See in a Hospital in 1900

A team of surgeons work on a patient in the operating theater of London's Charing Cross Hospital while men in the gallery observe the procedure.

The Reason Pharmacies Are Usually Located in the Back of a Store

Pharmacists are happy to help. But only after you've walked through the entire store.