15 states investigating cases of mysterious inflammatory illness in children linked to COVID-19
Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that his state and 14 others are currently investigating cases of a mysterious and rare inflammatory illness found in children that may be linked to the novel coronavirus.
Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that his state and 14 others are currently investigating cases of a mysterious and rare inflammatory illness found in children that may be linked to the novel coronavirus.
Study ties 'Obamacare' to fewer cancer deaths in some states
Cancer deaths have dropped more in states that expanded Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act than in states that did not, new research reveals.
Cancer deaths have dropped more in states that expanded Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act than in states that did not, new research reveals.
Red Cross plans another blood drive at Navy Pier
Chicago’s Navy Pier and the Red Cross are partnering up for a second blood drive this month.
Chicago’s Navy Pier and the Red Cross are partnering up for a second blood drive this month.
Three young people dead, 70 other children diagnosed with mysterious possible COVID-19 complication
Two children and a teenager in New York have died, and dozens of other children are sick with swollen blood vessels and heart problems. The mysterious illnesses are similar to Kawasaki disease and might be caused by COVID-19.
Two children and a teenager in New York have died, and dozens of other children are sick with swollen blood vessels and heart problems. The mysterious illnesses are similar to Kawasaki disease and might be caused by COVID-19.
New rapid result COVID-19 antigen tests get emergency approval from FDA
The FDA has approved a new rapid COVID-19 antigen test that provides results in 15 minutes.
The FDA has approved a new rapid COVID-19 antigen test that provides results in 15 minutes.
Epidemiologists lay out 3 future scenarios for pandemic, warning COVID-19 crisis not over
Authorities around the world are beginning to ease their coronavirus lockdown restrictions despite warnings from medical experts and no concrete date as to when a vaccine will be available.
Authorities around the world are beginning to ease their coronavirus lockdown restrictions despite warnings from medical experts and no concrete date as to when a vaccine will be available.
A majority of vaccine skeptics plan to refuse a COVID-19 vaccine, a study suggests, and that could be a big problem
According to someestimates, 50% to 70% of Americans would need to develop immunity to COVID-19 – either naturally, or via a vaccine – in order to thwart the spread of the virus, Kristin Lunz Trujillo writes for The Conversation.
According to someestimates, 50% to 70% of Americans would need to develop immunity to COVID-19 – either naturally, or via a vaccine – in order to thwart the spread of the virus, Kristin Lunz Trujillo writes for The Conversation.
COVID-19 potentially sexually transmitted after researchers find virus in semen of male patients
The novel coronavirus has been discovered in the semen of infected male individuals, according to Chinese researchers, potentially raising the prospect that the virus could potentially be sexually transmitted.
The novel coronavirus has been discovered in the semen of infected male individuals, according to Chinese researchers, potentially raising the prospect that the virus could potentially be sexually transmitted.
COVID-19 signs and symptoms made simple
Dr. Dominic Gaziano from Body and Mind Medical Center breaks down the common symptoms and signs of COVID-19.
Dr. Dominic Gaziano from Body and Mind Medical Center breaks down the common symptoms and signs of COVID-19.
Digital health platform helps those struggling with sleep during pandemic
Dr. Lisa Medalie, a behavioral sleep medicine specialist, talks about why insomnia is more prevalent than ever and how people can seek help for sleep-related issues.
Dr. Lisa Medalie, a behavioral sleep medicine specialist, talks about why insomnia is more prevalent than ever and how people can seek help for sleep-related issues.
Vitamin D levels may impact COVID-19 mortality rates, study claims
Researchers have discovered a strong correlation between vitamin D deficiency and mortality rates from the novel coronavirus, a new study reveals.
Researchers have discovered a strong correlation between vitamin D deficiency and mortality rates from the novel coronavirus, a new study reveals.
Mysterious COVID-19 linked illness afflicting children in the US
Three pediatric patients at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles who tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies were showing symptoms of a rare autoimmune response doctors are calling Pediatric Inflammatory Multi-System Syndrome or PIMS which is similar to the autoimmune condition known as Kawasaki Disease.
Three pediatric patients at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles who tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies were showing symptoms of a rare autoimmune response doctors are calling Pediatric Inflammatory Multi-System Syndrome or PIMS which is similar to the autoimmune condition known as Kawasaki Disease.
105-year-old cancer survivor, great-grandmother beats COVID-19
She was born Marie Turri in New Jersey six weeks before WWI. She married Anthony Ferise in 1935, owned a hotel in Deerfield Beach until 1976, had two children, five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Her husband died in 1993. She survived cancer 10 years ago.
She was born Marie Turri in New Jersey six weeks before WWI. She married Anthony Ferise in 1935, owned a hotel in Deerfield Beach until 1976, had two children, five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Her husband died in 1993. She survived cancer 10 years ago.
Gas stoves may be harmful to respiratory health, report suggests
The large number of Americans who have been cooking at home because of the coronavirus lockdowns should take note of a new report from the Rocky Mountain Institute which warns of the dangers of cooking with gas stoves, which are reportedly sources of harmful indoor air pollution.
The large number of Americans who have been cooking at home because of the coronavirus lockdowns should take note of a new report from the Rocky Mountain Institute which warns of the dangers of cooking with gas stoves, which are reportedly sources of harmful indoor air pollution.
What you need to know about pregnancy and COVID-19
Dr. Jamil and Dr. Idries Abdur-Rahman discuss what the medical community knows about interactions between pregnant women and the novel coronavirus.
Dr. Jamil and Dr. Idries Abdur-Rahman discuss what the medical community knows about interactions between pregnant women and the novel coronavirus.
The Disque Foundation offers free CPR training online
Mackenzie Thompson, marketing director at The Disque Foundation, talks about the range of services and training they offer completely free of charge.
Mackenzie Thompson, marketing director at The Disque Foundation, talks about the range of services and training they offer completely free of charge.
Scientists say COVID-19 mutation more contagious than original strain is increasing at ‘alarming rate’
Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory say they have identified 14 new mutations of the novel coronavirus that first originated in Wuhan, China in hopes of creating an early warning system to reveal new strains that may render future vaccines ineffective.
Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory say they have identified 14 new mutations of the novel coronavirus that first originated in Wuhan, China in hopes of creating an early warning system to reveal new strains that may render future vaccines ineffective.
Phone app keeps families connected with newborns in NICU as coronavirus forces them apart
For one local family, the phone app meant sleeping a little more soundly at home while their newborn was in the NICU.
For one local family, the phone app meant sleeping a little more soundly at home while their newborn was in the NICU.
Houston man tests positive for COVID-19 three times over two months
A Houston man who has been sick with the coronavirus COVID-19 for more than 50 days, and has tested positive three times.
A Houston man who has been sick with the coronavirus COVID-19 for more than 50 days, and has tested positive three times.
Massachusetts boy, 7, survives coronavirus and cancer: 'It’s been a long road'
A young Dedham, Mass., boy who survived both cancer and a battle with the novel coronavirus received a warm welcome home late last month after he was released from Boston Children's Hospital, according to local reports.
A young Dedham, Mass., boy who survived both cancer and a battle with the novel coronavirus received a warm welcome home late last month after he was released from Boston Children's Hospital, according to local reports.