Coronavirus FAQ: I got COVID. Then I got it again. What's the deal with reinfection? People who catch COVID may feel as if they won't get it again, at least not for a long time. Their immune system should be primed to fight it off in the future. Right? Well, let's see. Melody Schreiber
Inaccurate pulse oximeter measurements delayed COVID treatment for people of color Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Dr. Ashraf Fawzy about a study that shows how inaccurate measurements by pulse oximeters lead to delays in COVID treatment for people of color. Ayesha Rascoe
What might life look like in a post-Roe America? If Roe V. Wade is overturned, reproductive healthcare in this country will change drastically. Here are some insights that might help in preparation for that possibility. Michael Levitt
Inmates asked to sign waiver freeing state prison of liability amid Covid outbreak Hundreds of people at Stafford Creek Corrections Center— more than a quarter of those incarcerated, and dozens of staff — have tested positive for the coronavirus in the last month. Eilís O'Neill
Monkeypox can look different than what doctors thought. Here's what they're learning Symptoms that doctors were taught about in medical school are not necessarily indicative of the cases of 2022. It can be much more subtle — and look a lot like other diseases. Michaeleen Doucleff
Thousands of kids are getting sick from downing melatonin pills Last year, U.S. poison control centers got 52,000 calls about children consuming worrisome amounts of the dietary supplement, a popular sleep aid. Two children have died in the past decade. The Associated Press
In a new U.S. poll, a majority identify as 'pro-choice' for the first time in decades The Gallup poll, conducted after the leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade, says that 55 percent of Americans now identify as pro-choice, up from 49 percent last year. Rachel Treisman
Novavax's COVID vaccine nears the finish line The Novavax vaccine appears to be safe and about 90% effective at preventing mild, moderate and severe COVID-19, Food and Drug Administration scientists say in an analysis of the company's data. Rob Stein
The White House says COVID vaccination for kids younger than 5 could start soon The White House says babies, toddlers and other very young children could finally start getting vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as June 21. Rob Stein
Seattle Ukrainians help refugees find health care they can trust As the war in Ukraine continues, refugees in the Seattle area are settling in and looking for health services. A local Ukrainian nonprofit is stepping up to help them navigate the complex American health care system. Natalie Akane Newcomb
