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On the COVID ‘off-ramp’: No tests, isolation or masks
By Emily Baumgaertner Jason Moyer was days away from a family road trip to visit his parents when his 10-year-old son woke up with a...

The San Juan Daily Star
Sep 2, 20244 min read


Heat kills thousands in the US every year. Why are the deaths so hard to track?
By Kate Selig After a string of scorching days in June 2023, the body of an 88-year-old man was discovered in his home in Maricopa...

The San Juan Daily Star
Aug 27, 20245 min read


Stranded in space? NASA doesn’t see the Starliner astronauts that way.
By Kenneth Chang If you go somewhere expecting an eight-day trip and end up not being able to leave for eight months, most people would...

The San Juan Daily Star
Aug 21, 20245 min read


WHO declares global emergency over new mpox outbreak
By Apoorva Mandavilli The rapid spread of mpox, formerly called monkeypox, in African countries constitutes a global health emergency,...

The San Juan Daily Star
Aug 16, 20244 min read


Should you get another COVID shot now?
By Dani Blum Patients keep asking Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, an infectious disease specialist at the University of California, San Francisco,...

The San Juan Daily Star
Aug 14, 20243 min read


More evidence links ultraprocessed foods to dementia
By Dana G. Smith and Alice Callahan People who regularly eat processed red meat, like hot dogs, bacon, sausage, salami and bologna, have...

The San Juan Daily Star
Aug 13, 20244 min read


Study puts a $43 billion yearly price tag on cancer screening
By Gina Kolata The United States spent $43 billion annually on screening to prevent five cancers, according to one of the most...

The San Juan Daily Star
Aug 7, 20244 min read


These nutrients can strengthen aging bones
By Nikki Campo As we age, our bodies break down more bone tissue than they build. This can increase the risk of osteoporosis, a condition...

The San Juan Daily Star
Aug 6, 20245 min read


How to optimize your workout to boost your mood
By Danielle Friedman We’ve all encountered that person who comes back from the gym or a run seemingly high on life. In fact, scientists...

The San Juan Daily Star
Aug 2, 20244 min read


What your heart rate can tell you about your fitness
By Talya Minsberg If you wear a smartwatch or fitness tracker, you probably already have access to a steady stream of data about your...

The San Juan Daily Star
Jul 31, 20244 min read
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