By Roni Caryn Rabin
Survival rates have improved with medical advances and less crowded hospitals, studies say. But the latest record-breaking surge in infections could reverse the gains.
Published: October 28, 2020 at 08:00PM
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By Apoorva Mandavilli
New research found ‘autoantibodies’ similar to those in lupus and rheumatoid arthritis patients. But patients may also benefit from treatments for those autoimmune diseases.
Published: October 26, 2020 at 08:00PM
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By Katherine J. Wu
False negatives are not the only troublesome outcome of a faulty coronavirus test.
Published: October 24, 2020 at 08:00PM
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By Apoorva Mandavilli
Researchers once feared that school reopenings might spread the virus through communities. But so far there is little evidence that it’s happening.
Published: October 21, 2020 at 08:00PM
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By Carl Zimmer
The office was dedicated to the long-term safety of vaccines. Experts say plans to track coronavirus vaccines are fragmented and “behind the eight ball.”
Published: October 22, 2020 at 08:00PM
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By Jan Hoffman and Katie Benner
The Justice Department announced an $8 billion settlement with the company. Members of the Sackler family will pay $225 million in civil penalties but criminal investigations continue.
Published: October 20, 2020 at 08:00PM
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By Katherine J. Wu
They appear to be a fourth pair of large salivary glands, tucked into the space where the nasal cavity meets the throat.
Published: October 18, 2020 at 08:00PM
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By Katherine J. Wu and Gina Kolata
Critics said the study, sponsored by the W.H.O., was too poorly conducted to be definitive.
Published: October 14, 2020 at 08:00PM
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By Donald G. McNeil Jr.
The months ahead will be difficult. But the medical cavalry is coming, and the rest of us know what we need to do.
Published: October 11, 2020 at 08:00PM
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By Carl Zimmer
Come spring, Americans may have their choice of several so-so coronavirus vaccines — with no way of knowing which one is best.
Published: October 11, 2020 at 08:00PM
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By Pam Belluck
The condition is affecting thousands of patients, impeding their ability to work and function in daily life.
Published: October 10, 2020 at 08:00PM
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By Sheila Kaplan
The order would have mandated that both passengers and employees wear face coverings on planes, trains, buses and subways and in airports, stations and depots.
Published: October 8, 2020 at 08:00PM
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By Apoorva Mandavilli and Nathalia Holt
The “cell lines” used to develop monoclonal antibodies, as well as remdesivir and vaccines, began with fetal tissue decades ago.
Published: October 7, 2020 at 08:00PM
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By Gina Kolata
Editors at the world’s leading medical journal said the Trump administration “took a crisis and turned it into a tragedy.”
Published: October 6, 2020 at 08:00PM
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By Jan Hoffman and Chang W. Lee
Mistrust of vaccines runs deep in African-American communities. Against formidable odds, Father Paul Abernathy and his teams are trying to convince residents of Pittsburgh’s historic Black neighborhoods to volunteer for trials testing a Covid-19 shot.
Published: October 6, 2020 at 08:00PM
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By Katie Thomas
Mr. Trump’s physician has given an incomplete, upbeat picture of his health. Medical experts warn that the president is entering a pivotal, unpredictable phase.
Published: October 5, 2020 at 08:00PM
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By Katherine J. Wu
Federal officials relied too heavily on the tests, then took the results for granted, experts say.
Published: October 5, 2020 at 08:00PM
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By Kenneth Chang
The C.D.C. and four state health departments described how one girl spread the coronavirus to 11 relatives during a gathering.
Published: October 5, 2020 at 08:00PM
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By Katherine J. Wu and Daniel Victor
Harvey J. Alter, Michael Houghton and Charles M. Rice were jointly honored for their decisive contribution to the fight against blood-borne hepatitis, a major global health problem.
Published: October 4, 2020 at 08:00PM
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By Apoorva Mandavilli and Tracey Tully
Since President Trump’s Covid diagnosis, numerous associates have tested positive, but the White House has not aggressively investigated the outbreak.
Published: October 4, 2020 at 08:00PM
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By Pam Belluck
The hospitalized patients showed signs of deteriorating neurological function, ranging from confusion to coma-like unresponsiveness, new research indicates.
Published: October 4, 2020 at 08:00PM
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By Katie Thomas and Roni Caryn Rabin
Many of the measures cited by his doctors are reserved for patients severely affected by the coronavirus.
Published: October 3, 2020 at 08:00PM
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By Gina Kolata and Apoorva Mandavilli
Outside experts pointed to the therapies as signs that the president’s health may not be as good as his doctors said. His age, weight and gender put him at high risk.
Published: October 2, 2020 at 08:00PM
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By Sui-Lee Wee
Older men have a greater chance of becoming severely ill from Covid-19, though many recover quickly. Experts say the next week will be crucial.
Published: October 1, 2020 at 08:00PM
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By Katie Thomas and Gina Kolata
Mr. Trump received a single dose of an antibody cocktail made by the biotech Regeneron. The company’s C.E.O. has known the president for years.
Published: October 1, 2020 at 08:00PM
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By Apoorva Mandavilli
The rate of death went down in patients over 65. Researchers also found that children of all ages became infected and spread the virus to others.
Published: September 29, 2020 at 08:00PM
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