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There are alternatives to physical touch. But nothing can really replace human-to-human contact. We explain in this guide to hugging during the time of coronavirus.
You’ve stayed at home long enough and want to socialize with your friends. Here’s how you can gather without putting your health — or theirs — in jeopardy.
You know you need to wash your hands after going to the grocery store what about your favorite hoodie? Here’s what we know so far.
Television viewing time has risen with people staying home because of the coronavirus. How do you know if you or your kids are watching too much?
In ‘Defending Jacob,’ based on the book by William Landay, creator Mark Bomback takes on the ‘murder gene.’ We looked into the science behind it.
You’ve heard the term “herd immunity.” Here’s what it means and why it’s important as we think about returning to something like a normal life.
Contrary to viral videos, the FDA says to not use dish soap to wash fruits and vegetables because soap is not meant for human consumption and could make you sick.
Is it safe to have sex with my partner or with a person I met on Tinder? Can I pick my nose at home? Do I need to disinfect my groceries? A virologist answers.
Social and physical distancing have restricted normal gatherings. But here are a few workarounds.
Times science reporter Deborah Netburn answers kids questions about coronavirus, including whether you can get it twice and which parts of the body it attacks.
Being stuck at home during California’s coronavirus stay-at-home order has been challenging to many. Tell us how it has been for you.
Here’s what you should have on your coronavirus shopping list as you stock up for a possible 14-day self-quarantine or isolation at home.
The mega planet is so hot on the sunny side that iron vaporizes in the atmosphere, then likely condenses on the cooler night side, turning into rain.
Life and death, sickness and health. The human condition is the stuff of poetry, and doctors see it every day. Some feel compelled to document it, in verse.
It’s only natural that you’re obsessing about the coronavirus, but that anxiety is neither healthy nor necessary. Here’s why you should stop, and how to do it.
Calorie counts on food labels seem like an immutable guide to help you track what you eat. But the numbers on nutrition labels may be imprecise.
A coronavirus infection can have common symptoms like a cough or fever. There can also be serious problems, including pneumonia or kidney failure.
A UCLA team is vying for the Carbon XPrize, a competition to see who can recycle the most CO2 by turning it into useful products like concrete.
There are many lessons California can learn from Christchurch.
Novel drugs some old, some new may offer fresh ways to reduce heart risks beyond the usual medicines to lower cholesterol and blood pressure.