When the National Institutes of Health (NIH) launched a $1 billion dollar research effort in 2021 focused on long COVID, hopes were high that it would lead to some answers for the mysterious riddle of the complex condition. Now, more than 3 years later and with total funding of about $1.6 billion, critics contend the … Read more
Rural providers can use telehealth to provide basic physical exams and other important healthcare services. getty Over 61 million people live in rural towns across the United States. These communities are characterized by their remoteness and low population density, with less than 500 individuals per square mile and a lack of proximity to nearby cities. … Read more
Topline The federal government is expanding its program through which people can order free Covid-19 tests—allowing for four more tests per household—ahead of a potential increase in cases during the holiday season. If you ordered coronavirus tests when the USPS reupped the program in September, you’re now eligible … [+] to order four more tests. … Read more