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Americans really are drinking more during the pandemic
By Stephanie Pappas published
Americans really are drinking more during the COVID-19 pandemic. New research suggests alcohol consumption in the U.S. rose 14% during pandemic shutdowns.

1 million people have now died from COVID-19 worldwide
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
The world reaches another grim milestone.

Moderna releases key details on how it's running COVID-19 vaccine trial
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Other vaccine makers have been criticized for giving too little information on their clinical trials.

Viral claim that only 6% of COVID-19 deaths were caused by the virus is flat-out wrong
By Daryl Austin published
COVID-19 is often more severe in people with underlying conditions and it can also cause complications. The 6% stat doesn't include these people.

US faces monkey shortage for COVID-19 research
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Vaccines and treatments typically get tested in monkeys before humans.

Health experts frustrated with new CDC coronavirus testing guidelines
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
In an abrupt switch, the CDC changed its COVID-19 testing guidance.

COVID-19 has fueled more than 2,000 rumors and conspiracy theories
By Rachael Rettner published
Along with the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has faced an "infodemic" of misinformation.

Pandemic childcare is way more stressful for moms than dads
By Stephanie Pappas published
Staying at home has mixed effects on gender equality.
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