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Scientists have a powerful new tool for controlling the coronavirus: Its own genetic code. Just as with testing, the nation has failed to lead when it comes to using genome sequencing to track the coronavirus.

‘I Won’t Be Used as a Guinea Pig for White People’ Mistrust of vaccines runs deep in African-American communities. Against formidable odds, Father Paul Abernathy and his teams are trying to convince residents of Pittsburgh’s historic Black neighborhoods to volunteer for trials testing a Covid-19 shot.

MD vs. DO: What Is the Difference? Some people are confused by the DO designation for health care providers, but it's not really so unusual.

Pittsburgh doctors hopeful flu season will be mild UPMC doctors on Tuesday said there is optimism among experts that this year’s flu season will be mild, but they cautioned that everyone should get a flu vaccine and continue covid-19 mitigation efforts, such as masking and social distancing. The doctors stressed those mitigation efforts are the be...

10 Facts About the Flu Shot Doctors are warning about a potential "twindemic" of COVID-19 and influenza this fall. Here’s what you need to know about getting the flu shot.

Neurologist Chases a Big Question: Does COVID-19 Damage the Brain? She is spearheading an international consortium studying the neurological effects of COVID-19.

These are the top coronavirus vaccines to watch We are tracking 200 experimental vaccines aimed at ending the pandemic, a scientific quest moving at record-breaking speed.

The CDC has launched a new “self-checker” on its website that allows individuals to answer a few question, and then offers advice. Most importantly, the tool also provides information on how to care for yourself at home. Visit http://j.mp/2QsphUr and click on the orange self-checker box in the lower right hand corner of the page.

Advice From France To Avoid Ibuprofen For COVID-19 Leaves Experts Baffled A weekend tweet by France's health minister suggesting ibuprofen might exacerbate COVID-19 doesn't have strong evidence behind it, say the WHO and other infectious disease doctors and researchers.

Coping with coronavirus anxiety - Harvard Health Blog Anxiety about the new coronavirus is understandable. But there are actions you can take –– or avoid –– to help you cope with anxious feelings and choices you can make to help yourself and others.

Alcoholics Anonymous vs. Other Approaches: The Evidence Is Now In An updated review shows it performs better than other common treatments and is less expensive.

Here's How You Can Really Help Someone Who Is In The Hospital People who've experienced hospital stays share what gestures are appreciated and what's actually a burden.