Health Jul 14 Domestic violence shelters are swamped. Experts worry surging gun sales could make things worse Domestic violence increased across the country during the pandemic, studies show, and experts worry the concurrent explosion in gun ownership likely heightened the danger.
Health Jun 01 Scientists hope they’re closing in on a cure for COVID-19 Doctors have some medications they can use to treat the effects of COVID-19, but scientists are searching for effective drugs that target the virus itself. Two promising drugs in the pipeline offer hope for a cure.
Health Apr 09 In rural areas with health care shortages, these doctors are answering the call Despite some early hopes that isolation might protect rural areas of America from the worst of the pandemic, COVID-19 has infiltrated small communities in every corner of the country. And many of those places…
Nation Apr 05 New COVID variants, relaxed public restrictions cause spike in Michigan hospitalizations Even as more Americans receive vaccinations, parts of the U.S. are seeing a troubling surge in COVID cases. This is especially true for the upper Midwest and Northeast. Michigan is struggling with an especially strong spike. William Brangham speaks to…