Health & Science

State Rep. Jake Wheatley has introduced a bill designed to help independent live music venues hit hard financially by the coronavirus pandemic.

The vaccine cold chain hurdle is the latest disparity of the pandemic weighted against the poor, who more often live and work in conditions that allow the virus to spread.

The U.S., India and Brazil are reporting by far the highest numbers of cases — 8.1 million, 7.5 million and 5.2 million respectively.

Raging outbreaks in the Midwest and Great Plains are driving the numbers but every region of the country is showing growth in new infections.

The U.S. can now test several million people daily for coronavirus but the boom comes with a new challenge: keeping track of the results.

Health officials are urging people to get the flu shot so that doctors and hospitals don’t face the extra strain of having to treat influenza in the midst of the pandemic.

These days, there are many reasons to open your heart to others, but it's easy to get exhausted. Try these tips honed by social workers for staying healthy and empathetic.

Nine new deaths were reported, bringing the total number of deaths associated with the virus to 8,466.

With smaller budgets for food, less access to school meals and limited physical activity, parents and doctors are struggling to keep kids healthy.

Over the next week, the vaccine for seasonal influenza will be offered at locations across the city, to stave off a possible 'twindemic.'

A vaccine will only work if many people can get immunized. State officials are working to design outreach and distribution plans, with little clarity at the national level.

In science, we tend to focus on the destination, not the journey. But for every big breakthrough, every historic discovery, there are cou ...

Single use plastic and energy-hogging equipment are among the culprits. Some scientists are trying to find a better way. 

Years of research, classwork, teaching and study can take a stressful toll in almost any area.

Fewer patient visits, delayed or reduced insurance reimbursements, and the coronavirus itself struck a blow at some offices — and the communities they serve.