How to Vaccinate Homebound Seniors? Take the Shots to Them.

How to Vaccinate Homebound Seniors? Take the Shots to Them.

Millions of older Americans, chronically ill and trapped at home, pose a big challenge to inoculation efforts. Doctors are on it. At least two million Americans are homebound, a population all but invisible. Most suffer from multiple chronic conditions, but cannot get...
Managing Children’s Mental Health During the Pandemic

Managing Children’s Mental Health During the Pandemic

Disruptions to daily routines, stress from remote learning, social isolation and anxiety over illness during the pandemic are taking a toll on children’s mental and behavioral health, leading to physical problems such as weight gain from overeating. Mamilda Robinson,...

Spring is coming — could high pollen counts fuel COVID infection?

Within the next two weeks, spring allergies could begin to take hold in New Jersey, and although we are in a much different place with COVID-19 than we were a year ago, a leading state allergist and immunologist said the 40% of Americans who claim to have pollen...

Princeton Technology Could Help Improve COVID-19 Vaccines

A new technology being developed by Princeton University researchers and alumni could offer a more effective and robust delivery method for COVID-19 vaccines. Compared to current vaccines, the technology, which relies on a new type of nanoparticle, could introduce...