Maria Godoy
Stories
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Health
Vaccinated Travelers Urged To Be Cautious As Pamdemic Persists
The CDC says people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can travel but the majority of Americans still haven't gotten their shots. So how do we navigate travel safely?
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National
CDC Declares Racism A Public Health Threat
The CDC today issued a declaration on its website that racism is a threat to public health. The assertion is a shift for the agency and one which detractors both in and out of the CDC have called for.
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Health
Immunocompromised And Concerned About The Vaccine? Here's What You Need To Know
The three currently authorized vaccines are all safe for people with suppressed immune systems, scientists say. How effective they will be may depend on your treatment plan and when you get the shot.
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Health
Nearly 1 in 3 Women Experience Violence: Landmark Report From WHO
A report that gathered data from 161 countries and areas paints a "horrifying picture," said WHO's director-general. And there's concern that the pandemic has made matters worse.
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Health
Got Questions About Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 Vaccine? We Have Answers
The third COVID-19 vaccine authorized for use in the U.S. requires one shot instead of two, and works a slightly different way from the others. Here's what we know about its safety and effectiveness.
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Health
Coronavirus FAQs: If I Have No Post-Vaccine Pain, Is It Working? Plus: Goat Dilemma!
Readers are asking about vaccine protocols, the safest way to take off a mask, whether it's risky to engage in therapeutic cuddling sessions with goats.
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National
5 Hacks To Make Your Face Mask More Protective
From double-masking to getting a tighter seal, simple at-home hacks can make your mask a better barrier against the coronavirus — and help fend off more infectious strains.
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Health
Is the pandemic causing a surge in female genital mutilation?
Kenya's president pledged to stamp out the practice by 2022. But since the pandemic began, activists say more girls are being cut — and married off afterward.
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Health
Is It Time For A Race Reckoning In Kidney Medicine?
A movement sparked by medical students is pushing to eliminate the use of race to estimate kidney function, saying it reinforces racist thinking. Some argue the change could cause unintended harm.
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Politics
Biden Advisory Board Co-Chair Says Addressing Health Disparities Will Be A Key Focus
Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, one of the co-chairs of the Biden coronavirus advisory board, detailed plans for reaching minority communities with a vaccine and for messaging around pandemic safety.