Misinformation about Covid-19 spreads as quickly as the virus, through social media and even from government officials. Let's examine some popular myths about Covid-19 and see if there is any truth to these claims. More
Did Trump receive the "best care possible"? Or was he overtreated? More
From drugs to masks to financial assistance, the US government has distributed Covid-19 resources in a way that exacerbates health inequities. How can we make sure that when a vaccine is ready for distribution, that it goes to those who need it most? More
The FDA's about-face on emergency approval of convalescent plasma raises questions about the level of evidence we need for Covid-19 treatments, and the role of politics in these decisions. More
State budgets have been squeezed over the past decade due in large part to the rising cost of health care, and Covid-19 is only making it worse. What can we do about this problem? More
How much should remdesivir cost? This question puts two drug-value organizations at odds. More
Watch the video of Shannon Brownlee and Jeanne Lenzer discussing pandemic misinformation in a Future Tense conversation. More
Even though we have saved lives by locking down, we still have to address the effects of this decision on our country's mental health. More
Visits from pharmaceutical sales reps haven't stopped during the pandemic--they've just moved online... More
Brooke McNaughton shares what she learned as a Lown public health intern during an unprecedented health crisis. More