The Omicron Variant Has New Versions Already. What Comes Next?
Viruses keep evolving until they run out of hosts to infect. Worldwide, billions remain unvaccinated against Covid—which means Omicron isn’t the end.
The US Is Getting Covid Booster Shots. The World Is Furious
The White House’s plan to roll out third shots for any American adult is raising profound questions about global equity.
The FDA OKs an Extra Vaccine Dose for Immunosuppressed People
The federal agency will allow people living with organ transplants, undergoing cancer treatments, and taking some medications to get a third shot.
Could the National HIV Strategy Help Guide the Covid Fight?
The Trump administration hasn't created a comprehensive plan for battling the pandemic. Some researchers propose borrowing one from the past.
Did the CDC Really Just Ban … Romaine Lettuce?
Not exactly, but you should definitely throw yours away. Plus: A brief history of *E. coli* outbreaks
Not Everyone Is Giving Thanks for Antibiotic-Free Turkeys
Farmers are getting better at keeping resistance-breeding antibiotics out of poultry, but the bigger the bird, the harder it is to cut off the drugs.