Tonight’s episode of The Big Bang Theory, “The Isolation Permutation,” was bipolar – from hilarious to groan-worthy. I had high hopes when I heard it would be about Bernadette and Howard’s wedding, ...

The omicron variant-driven surge in COVID-19 over the holidays once again landed Americans in calculations about the risks and benefits of gathering with family and friends, weighing the hazard of ...

People who test positive for Covid-19 in California and Oregon are no longer expected to isolate for a set period of time — and those without symptoms don’t have to isolate at all, state policies now ...

We humans are wired to be social, and many of us had difficulties during the lockdowns and seclusion of the pandemic caused by COVID-19. Loneliness, malaise, and feelings of isolation were experienced ...

Each week, we answer frequently asked questions about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future post, email us at goatsandsoda@npr.org with the ...

Both can pose distinct dangers to our mental and physical health. By Kim Tingley How many close friends and relatives do you have with whom you feel at ease and can discuss private matters? How many ...

The newest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance shortening the isolation period for those with COVID-19 from 10 days to five days has led to a growing concern about its impact on ...