Katherine Ellen Foley
Quartz
New York, NY, United States
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Covid-19 showed the US how it could make universal healthcare work
The federal response to the pandemic looks an awful lot like coverage for everyone. → Read More
Do I need to worry if I had the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine?
A rare clotting disorder has led regulators pause vaccinations to investigate. → Read More
Does moving somewhere with clean air improve your health?
Undoing damage from air pollution could save thousands of lives in the long run. → Read More
Covid-19 survivors are reporting long-term effects on their brains
In a recent study, 34% of people who recovered from Covid-19 reported lingering problems with their mental health or cognition. → Read More
Scientists have spent nearly 100 years searching for a better way to give vaccines
There are a dozen Covid-19 vaccines that healthcare professionals are administering worldwide, and all of them require needles. That’s not necessarily a bad thing: Shots with modern, single-use needles have worked for inoculations since the 1960s. They’re easy for manufacturers to prepare in standardized vials that any needle can penetrate and deliver into a willing arm. And at this point,… → Read More
Why scientists are developing inhaled Covid-19 vaccines
Scientists are still rushing to make vaccines that can be accessible to everyone. → Read More
Where Covid-19 came from is as much a political question as a scientific one
In order to prevent future pandemics, scientists need to understand where this one came from—but geopolitics play a role in the answer. → Read More
AstraZeneca’s data missteps shows that drug regulation actually works
External groups that flag safety concerns are all part of the process. → Read More
9 of the 10 happiest countries in the world are in Europe
Despite Covid-19, these countries' overall scores in the annual World Happiness Report stayed consistent. → Read More
Europe has never been confident in Covid-19 vaccines
A survey found that people in France, Poland, and Russia were least likely to want a Covid-19 vaccine, even if data proved it to be safe and effective. → Read More
What we know about the safety concerns with AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine
Even more countries have suspended distribution of AstraZeneca's vaccine due to safety precautions, despite the fact there is no concrete evidence the shots cause any harm. → Read More
Who are non-alcoholic drinks really for?
The market hits a distinct niche of users—and potentially opens the door for a new wave of products. → Read More
Three ways Biden can keep the US on track for a new normal by summer
Less than 50 days in office, US president Biden says he's on track to overshooting his initial vaccination goal. → Read More
When we’ll know if Covid-19 vaccines stop transmission, once and for all
Scientists are still learning about Covid-19 vaccines' full potential in stopping the pandemic. → Read More
Everything you can do once you’re vaccinated against Covid-19
The US Centers for Disease Control has issued new guidelines on how vaccinated people can behave safely. → Read More
Access to broadband could affect your healthcare
Patients can't reap all the benefits telehealth has to offer if they don't have access to the internet. → Read More
Your next-wave Covid-19 vaccine questions, answered by an expert
What we know now about vaccine efficacy, safety, side-effects, long-term effects, and post-vaccine Covid transmission. → Read More
Merck will help make Jonson & Johnson’s vaccine in a deal brokered by Biden
This it's an unprecedented collaboration between formerly competing pharmaceutical companies. → Read More
The US’s historic failures to support Latinos have led to low vaccination rates
So far, most of the people who have gotten shots have been White. Public health officials need to reach communities of color. → Read More
Syringe shortages could cause Pfizer vaccine bottlenecks
Low-dead space syringes can ensure every drop of vaccines get used—but they're in short supply. → Read More