A decade of health disinformation promoted by President Vladimir Putin of Russia has sown wide confusion, hurt major institutions and encouraged the spread of deadly illnesses.
Tag: your-feed-health
Coronavirus vs Flu vs Allergies: Which One is It?
Seasonal allergy symptoms differ from those caused by viral infections like influenza or the coronavirus.
Complacency, Not Panic, Is the Real Danger
Only a small minority of people panic under threat, research shows. Far more don’t take the threat seriously enough.
You Can Help Break the Chain of Transmission
“Every time each of us stops, or even just delays, an infection is a small victory.”
Your Nose Itches. Is It Allergies, Flu or the Coronavirus?
Seasonal allergy symptoms differ from those caused by viral infections like influenza or the coronavirus.
Mapping the Social Network of Coronavirus
To slow the virus, Alessandro Vespignani and other analysts are racing to model the behavior of its human host.
Flattening the Coronavirus Curve
One chart explains why slowing the spread of the infection is nearly as important as stopping it.
Coronavirus Test Kits Sent to States Are Flawed, C.D.C. Says
Some tests distributed by the agency deliver “inconclusive” readings. The C.D.C. will need to ship new ingredients, further delaying results.
Smokers Should Quit at Least 4 Weeks Before Surgery, W.H.O. says
In a new study, the health agency urges hospitals and surgeons to play a bigger role to help the world’s 1 billion smokers kick the habit.
M.R.I.s Can Better Detect Cancer in Women With Dense Breasts, Study Finds
A large study found that M.R.I.s detected tumors missed by mammograms, cutting interval cancers by half or more.