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Allison Aubrey

As we dive into another new year of resolutions, managing time is the key to success. And learning to organize our time around our goals may mean saying ‘no’ to activities that don’t align.
The death of children, shot at school, is hard to comprehend. It can be even harder for kids. Counselors say parents should take cues from their kids, listen to their fears and answer their questions.
Health officials argue the protection of the COVID vaccine booster wanes over time and say some people need a second booster. But other infectious disease experts say three shots are enough for now.
A boost in funds and flexibility in how food is prepared and packaged was a lifeline for kids coping with hunger. But these measures, passed in response to COVID-19, expire in June, with no extension.
Intergenerational indoor gatherings, a.k.a, Thanksgiving dinner, still pose a COVID risk to older adults and the immunocompromised. Here’s how to keep everyone safe.
Physicians weigh in on what you need to know about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine, and how to think about the risks and benefits of vaccinating your kid
The FDA has issued new targets to reduce the amount of salt that manufacturers put in their foods. It could prevent thousands of cases of cardiovascular disease.
People with weakened immune systems who already got two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines can now get a third shot. But exactly who is eligible? Here’s what we know so far.
Reversing earlier guidance, the agency is encouraging indoor masking for fully vaccinated people under certain circumstances.
The highly contagious delta variant is causing a surge in new cases. Here’s what you need to know about how to keep yourself and your family safe.
Life expectancy fell by nearly two years between 2018 and 2020, largely due to COVID-19. Declines were most pronounced among minority groups, including Black and Hispanic people.
It’s part of the administration’s push to get 70% of adults in the U.S. vaccinated with at least one dose by July 4.
From sporting arenas to colleges and cruise ships, many businesses are planning to ask customers to prove they’ve had their shots. Smartphone apps may be coming soon.
The CDC still advises against nonessential travel, but many infectious disease experts say a trip to the beach or a family vacation can be done pretty safely if you do it right.
Trump has already received an infusion of Regeneron’s experimental antibody cocktail. Here’s a look at other treatments and tests he’s likely to get as doctors monitor his condition in coming days.
Scientists are racing to develop a vaccine that proves “safe and effective.” It may not prevent infection in everyone who gets it, but it still could eventually stop the pandemic. Here’s how.
As schools weigh the risks of reopening, many are making plans to lower the risks of coronavirus transmission. Here’s how to vet your school’s proposals.
As coronavirus cases surge in many states, a new color-coding tool backed by a coalition of top scientists provides an apples-to-apples way of comparing outbreak severity, down to the county level.