Who would be the first to get a COVID-19 vaccine?
Who would be the first to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Probably people in the country where the first effective vaccine is developed.
Who would be the first to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Probably people in the country where the first effective vaccine is developed.
Summer rays can inactivate coronavirus in 34 minutes, study says
Midday sunlight is capable of inactivating 90 percent or more of the SARS-CoV-2 virus after 34 minutes of exposure, a recent study found.
Midday sunlight is capable of inactivating 90 percent or more of the SARS-CoV-2 virus after 34 minutes of exposure, a recent study found.
Dr. Anthony Fauci hopeful for a vaccine by late 2020, early 2021
The government’s top infectious disease expert said Tuesday he is cautiously optimistic that there will be a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the year or early 2021, and warned that the next few weeks will be critical to tamping down coronavirus hot spots around the country.
The government’s top infectious disease expert said Tuesday he is cautiously optimistic that there will be a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the year or early 2021, and warned that the next few weeks will be critical to tamping down coronavirus hot spots around the country.
Indiana woman marks 100th birthday after surviving COVID-19, beating cancer and living through WWII
Leora Martin has lived through World War II, survived cancer and successfully battled her way back from a bout of pneumonia last year, learned earlier this month that she’s also a survivor of COVID-19.
Leora Martin has lived through World War II, survived cancer and successfully battled her way back from a bout of pneumonia last year, learned earlier this month that she’s also a survivor of COVID-19.
WHO warns of 'new and dangerous' coronavirus pandemic phase as case counts climb globally
The WHO chief also warned against "politicizing" the pandemic.
The WHO chief also warned against "politicizing" the pandemic.
FDA, CDC: Bagged salad possibly linked to intestinal parasite illness, multistate investigation underway
The FDA and CDC are investigating an illness caused by a microscopic intestinal parasite linked to bagged salads sold in several states.
The FDA and CDC are investigating an illness caused by a microscopic intestinal parasite linked to bagged salads sold in several states.
Couple dozen Illinois residents sick with intestinal parasite linked to garden salads
At least 23 people in Illinois have gotten sick with an intestinal parasite called Cyclospora after eating store-brand packaged garden salads from Aldi, Hy-Vee, and Jewel-Osco grocery stores.
At least 23 people in Illinois have gotten sick with an intestinal parasite called Cyclospora after eating store-brand packaged garden salads from Aldi, Hy-Vee, and Jewel-Osco grocery stores.
Trump campaign says 6 staffers setting up for Tulsa rally test positive for coronavirus
The campaign's communications director, Tim Murtaugh, said in a statement that “quarantine procedures” were immediately initiated and no staff member who tested positive would attend the event.
The campaign's communications director, Tim Murtaugh, said in a statement that “quarantine procedures” were immediately initiated and no staff member who tested positive would attend the event.
FDA warns of hand sanitizers containing toxic chemicals
According to the FDA, substantial methanol exposure "can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death."
According to the FDA, substantial methanol exposure "can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death."
Study ties blood type to COVID-19 risk: O may help, A may hurt
A new study suggests that blood type may influence whether someone develops severe COVID-19.
A new study suggests that blood type may influence whether someone develops severe COVID-19.
As US remains stuck in 1st coronavirus wave, Harvard expert says 'it’s probably not even halftime'
Getting tested, wearing a mask and physical distancing remain critical, experts say.
Getting tested, wearing a mask and physical distancing remain critical, experts say.
Children’s Robitussin products recalled over incorrect dosing cups
Check your medicine cabinet: GSK Consumer Healthcare has recalled two lots of Children’s Robitussin.
Check your medicine cabinet: GSK Consumer Healthcare has recalled two lots of Children’s Robitussin.
Combination of healthy lifestyle traits may reduce Alzheimer’s risk by 60%, study finds
The behaviors include physical activity, not smoking, light-to-moderate alcohol consumption, a high-quality diet and cognitive activities.
The behaviors include physical activity, not smoking, light-to-moderate alcohol consumption, a high-quality diet and cognitive activities.
CDC issues recommendations to help protect beachgoers
If you're heading to the beach or a pool this weekend, don't forget to stay six feet apart and wear your face mask! Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine weighs in on these CDC recommendations.
If you're heading to the beach or a pool this weekend, don't forget to stay six feet apart and wear your face mask! Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine weighs in on these CDC recommendations.
Park Ridge sisters promote health awareness
Their father, Lee Moore, passed away from multiple myeloma back in 2018. Since then, his three daughters have brought attention to the health issue in hopes of saving another child's father from suffering the same fate.
Their father, Lee Moore, passed away from multiple myeloma back in 2018. Since then, his three daughters have brought attention to the health issue in hopes of saving another child's father from suffering the same fate.
FDA approves first-ever prescription video game to help kids with ADHD
EndeavorRx is a game aimed at improving attention function and symptoms associated with ADHD in 8 to 12-year-olds.
EndeavorRx is a game aimed at improving attention function and symptoms associated with ADHD in 8 to 12-year-olds.
Poll: Americans are the unhappiest they've been in 50 years
It’s been a rough year for the American psyche. Folks in the U.S. are more unhappy today than they’ve been in nearly 50 years.
It’s been a rough year for the American psyche. Folks in the U.S. are more unhappy today than they’ve been in nearly 50 years.
Study finds that flushing could release virus-laden ‘toilet plumes’ into the air
Need a good reason to close the toilet lid? Here’s one.
Need a good reason to close the toilet lid? Here’s one.
Georgia woman gets new kidney after best friend started transplant chain
A Georgia woman had been waiting 2.5 years for a kidney. Her friend tried to donate, but couldn't. The woman was able to find a match and her friend was able to help a total stranger.
A Georgia woman had been waiting 2.5 years for a kidney. Her friend tried to donate, but couldn't. The woman was able to find a match and her friend was able to help a total stranger.
Beyond fever and shortness of breath, experts say COVID-19 symptoms can appear in unusual ways
Fever, cough and shortness of breath are the hallmark symptoms of COVID-19, but the virus can also present itself in other unexpected ways, experts say.
Fever, cough and shortness of breath are the hallmark symptoms of COVID-19, but the virus can also present itself in other unexpected ways, experts say.