Two of Colorado’s largest health systems are offering $500 bonuses to encourage employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 before the end of summer, but only one plans to mandate its
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Helping Drug Users Survive, Not Abstain: ‘Harm Reduction’ Gains Federal Support
Overdoses have surged during the pandemic. Now, for the first time, Congress has appropriated funds specifically for programs that distribute clean syringes and other supplies meant to protect users. By
Many Alzheimer’s Experts Say Use of Aduhelm Should Be Sharply Limited
A new drug for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease should be given to a much narrower group of patients than the federal approval permits, Alzheimer’s experts — including those who
Wondering if the Vaccine Worked? Get the Right Test, at the Right Time
Scientists generally recommend against antibody testing after vaccination. But for some people, it makes sense. By Apoorva Mandavilli Now that tens of millions of Americans are vaccinated against the coronavirus,
U.S. to spend $3B for antiviral pills for COVID-19, official says – The Denver Post
WASHINGTON — The United States is devoting more than $3 billion to advance development of antiviral pills for COVID-19, according to an official briefed on the matter. The pills, which
Scientists Report Earliest Known Coronavirus Infections in Five U.S. States
Blood drawn from nine people in the earliest days of the pandemic tested positive for the infection. But some experts questioned the results. By Apoorva Mandavilli When did the coronavirus
Distorted, Bizarre Food Smells Haunt Covid Survivors
Marcel Kuttab first sensed something was awry while brushing her teeth a year ago, several months after recovering from Covid-19. Her toothbrush tasted dirty, so she threw it out and
Those reports of severe Covid and deaths among the vaccinated? They’re rare, and not unexpected.
By Emily Anthes Over the last few months, a steady drumbeat of headlines has highlighted the astounding real-world effectiveness of the Covid-19 vaccines, especially the mRNA vaccines made by Pfizer-BioNTech
Safe2Tell tips rose 49% in May; suicide remains the main reason Colorado students reach out
Colorado students are starting to turn to Safe2Tell once again for help as the anonymous reporting system saw tips rise in May for the second consecutive month, with suicide reports
F.D.A. Approves Alzheimer’s Drug Despite Fierce Debate Over Whether It Works
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the first new medication for Alzheimer’s disease in nearly two decades, a contentious decision, made despite opposition from the agency’s independent advisory