Mosquito batch in Chicago tests positive for West Nile virus
Health officials in Chicago have confirmed the city’s first West Nile virus-positive mosquito batch of the year.
Health officials in Chicago have confirmed the city’s first West Nile virus-positive mosquito batch of the year.
Why being prepared for a heart attack is of utmost importance
Fitness trainer Bob Harper talks about his mission to raise awareness about heart attacks.
Fitness trainer Bob Harper talks about his mission to raise awareness about heart attacks.
First COVID-19 vaccine tested in US produced antibodies in all patients during trial
The experimental vaccine, developed by Fauci’s colleagues at the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc., will start its most important step around July 27: A 30,000-person study to prove if the shots really are strong enough to protect against the coronavirus.
The experimental vaccine, developed by Fauci’s colleagues at the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc., will start its most important step around July 27: A 30,000-person study to prove if the shots really are strong enough to protect against the coronavirus.
Officials in multiple states warn hospitals, ICUs could soon reach capacity amid coronavirus surge
Several states are reporting recent spikes in hospitalizations, which is leaving many doctors concerned about the ability to treat enough patients.
Several states are reporting recent spikes in hospitalizations, which is leaving many doctors concerned about the ability to treat enough patients.
More than half of COVID-19 patients scanned in study show heart abnormalities, researchers say
The researchers said they were surprised to see so many COVID-19 patients with damage to their heart, and so many patients with severe dysfunction.
The researchers said they were surprised to see so many COVID-19 patients with damage to their heart, and so many patients with severe dysfunction.
Judge rules women can get abortion pill without doctor visits
A federal judge agreed Monday to suspend a rule that requires women during the COVID-19 pandemic to visit a hospital, clinic or medical office to obtain an abortion pill.
A federal judge agreed Monday to suspend a rule that requires women during the COVID-19 pandemic to visit a hospital, clinic or medical office to obtain an abortion pill.
Squirrel tests positive for bubonic plague in Colorado
According to health officials, the squirrel is the first case of plague in The Town of Morrison, Jefferson County, which is about 17 miles southwest of Denver.
According to health officials, the squirrel is the first case of plague in The Town of Morrison, Jefferson County, which is about 17 miles southwest of Denver.
Losing the dreaded 'quarantine 15'
Wellness coach Ashley Walter dishes out some tips for shedding weight during the confines of quarantine.
Wellness coach Ashley Walter dishes out some tips for shedding weight during the confines of quarantine.
Free fibroid health talk available online this weekend
Dr. Paramjit 'Romi' Chopra of MMIT Health previews this Saturday's virtual fibroid health talk.
Dr. Paramjit 'Romi' Chopra of MMIT Health previews this Saturday's virtual fibroid health talk.
Coronavirus recoveries in the US surpass 1 million as death toll also increases, according to Johns Hopkins
Deaths from the virus have been rising in the U.S., especially in the South and West.
Deaths from the virus have been rising in the U.S., especially in the South and West.
South Korea honors health workers, highlights importance of handwashing in elaborate drone light show
A drone light show was produced in Seoul on July 7 as a gesture of thanks and also to highlight the protective measures needed to combat the virus.
A drone light show was produced in Seoul on July 7 as a gesture of thanks and also to highlight the protective measures needed to combat the virus.
China warns Kazakhstan is facing pneumonia outbreak more deadly than COVID-19
The Chinese embassy warned its citizens about an outbreak of pneumonia with a death rate higher than that of COVID-19. Kazakhstan dismissed the claim.
The Chinese embassy warned its citizens about an outbreak of pneumonia with a death rate higher than that of COVID-19. Kazakhstan dismissed the claim.
Dr. Oz discusses the summer surge in COVID-19 cases
In a Dr. Oz special report on the coronavirus crisis in America, Dr. Oz speaks to leaders in hard-hit areas around the country. Dr. Oz joined Good Day to talk about it.
In a Dr. Oz special report on the coronavirus crisis in America, Dr. Oz speaks to leaders in hard-hit areas around the country. Dr. Oz joined Good Day to talk about it.
Doctors reporting brain, heart, and kidney side effects in some COVID-19 survivors
Doctors and scientists are finding devastating side effects in COVID-19 survivors even after they have recovered from the virus.
Doctors and scientists are finding devastating side effects in COVID-19 survivors even after they have recovered from the virus.
Study suggests fetal coronavirus infection is possible
Researchers from Italy said Thursday that they studied 31 women with COVID-19 who delivered babies in March and April. They found signs of the virus in several samples of umbilical cord blood, the placenta and, in one case, breast milk.
Researchers from Italy said Thursday that they studied 31 women with COVID-19 who delivered babies in March and April. They found signs of the virus in several samples of umbilical cord blood, the placenta and, in one case, breast milk.
White House urges health care workers to reuse PPE amid growing shortages as COVID-19 pandemic worsens
Vice President Mike Pence said the U.S. government will issue guidance encouraging front-line health care workers to reuse personal protective equipment as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens in the country.
Vice President Mike Pence said the U.S. government will issue guidance encouraging front-line health care workers to reuse personal protective equipment as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens in the country.
Supreme Court: Some employers can refuse to offer free birth control
The high court on Wednesday said 7-2 the administration acted properly when it allowed more employers who cite a religious or moral objection to opt out of covering birth control.
The high court on Wednesday said 7-2 the administration acted properly when it allowed more employers who cite a religious or moral objection to opt out of covering birth control.
Scientists warn of potential brain damage linked to COVID-19
COVID-19 may contribute to serious neurological complications such as delirium, brain inflammation, stroke, and nerve damage, a new study found.
COVID-19 may contribute to serious neurological complications such as delirium, brain inflammation, stroke, and nerve damage, a new study found.
Biden wants US to produce more of its own pandemic supplies
Joe Biden is promising to shift production of medical equipment and other key pandemic-fighting products “back to U.S. soil,” creating jobs and bolstering a domestic supply chain he says has been exposed as inadequate and vulnerable by the coronavirus outbreak.
Joe Biden is promising to shift production of medical equipment and other key pandemic-fighting products “back to U.S. soil,” creating jobs and bolstering a domestic supply chain he says has been exposed as inadequate and vulnerable by the coronavirus outbreak.
Doctors say experimental treatment may have rid man of HIV
“I’m very moved because it’s something that millions of people want,” said the 35-year-old man, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition that his name not be published. “It’s a gift of life, a second chance to live.”
“I’m very moved because it’s something that millions of people want,” said the 35-year-old man, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition that his name not be published. “It’s a gift of life, a second chance to live.”