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Alzheimer's Researchers Go Back To Basics To Find The Best Way Forward
After a decade of failure in treating Alzheimer's with drugs, the National Institutes of Health is funding a five-year effort in Seattle to learn more about how the disease starts in the brain. -
All You Wanted To Know About Coronavirus Vaccine Science But Were Afraid To Ask
Some of the technology behind coronavirus vaccine development dates back to the first vaccines; other techniques are much newer. Here are eight top strategies scientists are pursuing. -
A Tale Of Two Pandemics: COVID-19 And Obesity
There’s another pandemic that’s making COVID-19 much worse: obesity. -
Final Tests Of Some COVID-19 Vaccines To Start Next Month
The first experimental COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. is on track to begin a huge study next month. -
Could Pressure For COVID-19 Drugs Lead The FDA To Lower Its Standards?
The FDA has sped up its approval process for coronavirus treatments, creating a new division to expedite the regulatory process. But is safety being sidelined for speed? -
Vaccine Makers Hedge Bets On Which One Will Emerge As Effective And Safe
To speed vaccine production from years to months, companies must start making a vaccine in large quantities even before it's clear a vaccine works. -
IBM Abandons Facial Recognition Products, Condemns Racially Biased Surveillance
IBM is the first major technology company to walk away from facial recognition technology amid nationwide protests for racial justice and police reform. Amazon and Microsoft have not followed. -
TikTok Pivots From Dance Moves To A Racial Justice Movement
TikTok has become the go-to platform for youth activism over George Floyd's death and Black Lives Matter. It follows an apology from the Chinese-owned app for hiding videos related to the protests. -
How To Protest During A Pandemic And Still Keep Everyone Safe From Coronavirus: 6 Questions Answered
It's nearly impossible to avoid close contact when protesting, and easy to forget the risks. An infectious disease expert answers key questions about how to avoid spreading the coronavirus to family. -
No Evidence Hydroxychloroquine Is Helpful In Preventing COVID-19, Study Finds
A study of more than 800 health workers, first responders and others finds that taking hydroxychloroquine to prevent COVID-19 is no better than a placebo in preventing the illness.
