This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Globally, women and girls are increasingly being infected and affected by HIV, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Women and girl’s vulnerability to HIV and its impact are inextricably linked to gender…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The current opioid epidemic is a complex problem reflecting the many challenges inherent in our healthcare system. Opioids* are a class of prescription medications providing significant benefits to patients with…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The breast milk of lactating mothers vaccinated against COVID-19 contains a significant supply of antibodies that may help protect breastfeeding infants from the illness, according to new research. “Our findings…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The World Health Organization African Region (WHO AFRO) is celebrating the one-year anniversary of certifying Africa free of wild polio on Wednesday. Coordinated efforts, close monitoring, and widespread vaccinations led…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. About 18 months into the coronavirus pandemic, roughly 61% of all Americans have gotten at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. In some states, however, the share of vaccinated…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. For people who received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, the past few months have been a bit of a bumpy ride with news of side effects, pauses and restarts…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Melanoma in African Americans is rare, and the diagnosis is often delayed, leading to advanced presentation and poor prognosis. The purpose of this retrospective study is to determine whether African…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The early COVID-19 vaccination campaign in the United States prevented nearly 140,000 deaths and 3 million cases of COVID-19 by the second week of May, according to a new study. As…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In wealthier countries around the world, conversations and headlines are turning to the question of a COVID-19 vaccine booster: who needs one, when, and how soon people will get it?…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Dr. Charlotte Summers and Professor Rashida Ferrand have spent more than 18 months tackling Covid-19 at the frontline. We speak to them about their experiences, the impact Covid-19 has had…
When the world first learned of HIV/AIDS, many mistakenly believed the illness only affected gay men. As HIV/AIDS spread in the early 1980s, eventually rising to the level of an…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officially recommended on Aug. 12 and Aug. 13, 2021, respectively, that people who are moderately to severely…