By Sunita Sohrabji, Ethnic Media Services Vaccine skepticism, public policy changes, misinformation, and a fear of deportation has created the perfect storm for a severe flu season, say experts. Vaccine skepticism, along with a more virulent strain of the influenza virus, is contributing to an extremely difficult season for the common flu. The Centers […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens As of January 27, 2025, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose significant challenges globally and within the United States. This analysis provides an overview of the current state of the pandemic, the cumulative impact up to the end of 2024, and projections for 2025. Cumulative Impact as of December […]
By Libby Richards, THE CONVERSATION You’ve probably heard “Don’t go outside in the winter with your hair wet or without a coat; you’ll catch a cold.” That’s not exactly true. As with many things, the reality is more complicated. Here’s the distinction: Being cold isn’t why you get a cold. But it is true that […]
By Dr. Marisa Donnelly, Healthbeat New York RSV is on the rise and affecting a lot of young children. The good news is that there are now two keyways to protect babies. This story was originally published by Healthbeat. The respiratory season has continued to pick up in New York and nationally. We now have data […]