Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Study shows parks not only safe, but essential during the pandemic

Parks played an important role for people seeking respite from the toll of social isolation during the pandemic, and according to new research from Drexel University, they did so without increasing the spread of COVID-19. ...

Vaccination

Vaccine confidence grows under new administration

Under the Biden Administration, New Yorkers' acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine has increased significantly. In September, 55% of residents reported they would take the vaccine when it became available and this January, 64% ...

Health

US population growth smallest in at least 120 years

The U.S. population grew by the smallest rate in at least 120 years from 2019 to 2020, according to figures released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau—a trend that demographers say provides a glimpse of the coronavirus ...

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