Holiday visits, even with vaccines, are a balancing act for families
Nov 18, 2021
How should you handle family get-togethers this year? The answer will differ for everyone, experts say, but it's still possible to have a healthy holiday.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) News
Pfizer, Moderna officials review COVID-19 vaccine successes, discuss future for mRNA tech
Nov 14, 2021
Pfizer's Dr. Mikael Dolsten and Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel spoke about vaccine science at the American Heart Association's virtual Scientific Sessions.
Researchers start to uncover the pandemic's impact on mental health
Nov 10, 2021
Depression remained common during the pandemic and worsened for some, according to a new study aiming to cast light on links between the pandemic and mental health.
Hospitalized COVID-19 patients from 'socially vulnerable' neighborhoods may be more likely to die
Nov 9, 2021
People hospitalized for COVID-19 who come from the most socially vulnerable neighborhoods are at higher risk for severe heart problems or dying than those from areas with the fewest social challenges, new research shows.
What parents should know about the COVID-19 vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds
Nov 4, 2021
Now that a COVID-19 vaccine is available for younger children, here are answers to common questions on parents' minds.
Pandemic caused massive disruption to scientific research
Nov 1, 2021
Pandemic shutdowns threw a monkey wrench into scientific research around the world, shifting resources to COVID-19 therapies and vaccines. A new report from the American Heart Association highlights the long-term consequences and how to avoid them.
The differences and similarities between the flu and COVID-19
Oct 13, 2021
The flu and COVID-19 are different, but both are dangerous. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself.
Are monolingual Spanish speakers more at risk in the pandemic?
Oct 12, 2021
The pandemic has highlighted societal inequities that leave some communities more at risk, and recent studies suggest the disparities are more severely impacting Hispanic people who only speak Spanish.
What heart and stroke patients should know about COVID-19 vaccine boosters
Sep 28, 2021
A booster dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized for groups that include people with heart disease and stroke, but everyone should start by just getting vaccinated, experts say.
What doctors say about pregnancy, vaccines and COVID-19
Sep 28, 2021
Vaccination rates for pregnant women remain low, especially among Black and Hispanic women, even as doctors emphasize the vaccine's safety and urgency.