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Health Care November 18, 2024

Mounting research shows that COVID-19 leaves its mark on the brain, including significant drops in IQ scores

by Ziyad Al-Aly, Washington University in St. Louis, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] From the very early days of the pandemic, brain fog emerged as…

Health Care July 21, 2024

Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – the picture is unsettling

by Ziyad Al-Aly, Washington University in St. Louis, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread…

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Health Care June 3, 2024

After Grilling an NIH Scientist Over Covid Emails, Congress Turns to Anthony Fauci

This article by David Hilzenrath first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. David Hilzenrath May 31, 2024 Former National Institutes of Health official Anthony Fauci has faced many…

Health Care March 15, 2024

COVID-19 vaccines: CDC says people ages 65 and up should get a shot this spring – a geriatrician explains why it’s vitally important

by Laurie Archbald-Pannone, University of Virginia, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In my mind, the spring season will always be associated with COVID-19. In spring…

Health Care February 5, 2024

Congressman Off-Base in Ad Claiming Fauci Shipped Covid to Montana Before the Pandemic

This article by Katheryn Houghton first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Katheryn Houghton February 5, 2024 “IT’S BEEN REVEALED THAT FAUCI BROUGHT COVID TO THE MONTANA ONE…

Health Care January 22, 2024

‘Emergency’ or Not, Covid Is Still Killing People. Here’s What Doctors Advise to Stay Safe.

This article by Amy Maxmen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amy Maxmen January 18, 2024 With around 20,000 people dying of covid in the United States…

Health Care January 9, 2024

There’s a New Covid-19 Variant and Cases Are Ticking Up. What Do You Need to Know?

Photo credit: CDC/ Alissa Eckert, MSMI; Dan Higgins, MAMS This article by Julie Appleby first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Julie Appleby, KFF Health News January 8,…

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Education October 17, 2023

Georgia students still struggle to catch up on reading skills three years after pandemic learning loss

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 16, 2023 Three school years after classrooms shut their doors in March 2020…

Health Care October 13, 2023

Vaccines against COVID-19, the seasonal flu and RSV are our best chance of preventing a winter surge

by Libby Richards, Purdue University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As cold and flu season ramps up, health care experts are once again on high…

Education October 4, 2023

After the pandemic, too many kids are still missing school

by Grant Blankenship, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 3, 2023 On the first cool day of fall in Macon, Bruce Elementary…

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