Several health experts at Yale have published a signed letter expressing their concern about the advocacy of their colleague, Dr. Harvey Risch, who is promoting hydroxychloroquine as a Covid-19 treatment. They write:
The dentist seems like a particularly tricky medical appointment right now. So far, no cases of Covid-19 have been attributed to any dental practices in the United States, according to Kullar and the American Dental Association (ADA), Keren Landman, MD reports for…
Science writer Ed Yong’s latest cover story for The Atlantic is a must-read. Here’s an excerpt:
Since the pandemic began, I have spoken with more than 100 experts in a variety of fields. I’ve learned that almost everything that went wrong…
Everyday life now feels like a never-ending game of risk. This feature story looks deeply at the science of what’s happening in the brain when people assess risks and make decisions. It’s helpful for building confidence in your own Covid-19…
Depending on who you ask, the Covid-19 test is either a little uncomfortable or very painful. This story looks at what might account for the differences in experiences. Personally, I don’t think the test hurts. It’s uncomfortable, but I wouldn’t…
