COVID-19 damages lungs of asymptomatic and most severe patients alike, scientists believe
The medical examiner for Pinellas and Pasco County has a warning for people not taking this pandemic seriously.
The medical examiner for Pinellas and Pasco County has a warning for people not taking this pandemic seriously.
COVID-19 infection triggers growth of arm-like tentacles in cells, microscope images show
New electron microscope images released in a study from a team of researchers led by scientists at the University of California, San Francisco appear to show cells infected with COVID-19 growing arm-like tentacles to infect other cells.
New electron microscope images released in a study from a team of researchers led by scientists at the University of California, San Francisco appear to show cells infected with COVID-19 growing arm-like tentacles to infect other cells.
Coronavirus treatment Remdesivir to cost $3,120 for US patients with private insurance
Gilead Sciences Inc. announced its pricing for the coronavirus drug Remdesivir, stating it will charge hospitals $3,120 for a patient in the U.S. with private insurance.
Gilead Sciences Inc. announced its pricing for the coronavirus drug Remdesivir, stating it will charge hospitals $3,120 for a patient in the U.S. with private insurance.
Red Cross begins testing for coronavirus antibodies
Joy Squier from American Red Cross talks about their new testing capabilities for coronavirus antibodies.
Joy Squier from American Red Cross talks about their new testing capabilities for coronavirus antibodies.
FCC to vote in July to make '988' the suicide hotline number
Federal regulators will vote in July on whether to make “988” the number to reach a suicide prevention hotline.
Federal regulators will vote in July on whether to make “988” the number to reach a suicide prevention hotline.
Worldwide coronavirus deaths top 500,000, with 10 million confirmed cases
On Sunday, the world passed two grim milestones: More than half a million people have now died from coronavirus-related causes, and more than 10 million people have been confirmed to have it.
On Sunday, the world passed two grim milestones: More than half a million people have now died from coronavirus-related causes, and more than 10 million people have been confirmed to have it.
Pregnant women with coronavirus are 5 times more likely to be hospitalized, data from CDC shows
Death rates for pregnant and non-pregnant women were similar, but pregnant women were more likely to be admitted to the ICU and require a ventilator.
Death rates for pregnant and non-pregnant women were similar, but pregnant women were more likely to be admitted to the ICU and require a ventilator.
Model shows that 33,000 American lives could be saved if 95% of people wear masks in public
If almost everyone wears a mask in public over the next few months, tens of thousands of lives could be spared, a widely-cited model shows.
If almost everyone wears a mask in public over the next few months, tens of thousands of lives could be spared, a widely-cited model shows.
Despite pandemic, Trump administration urges end to ACA
The Trump administration is urging the Supreme Court to overturn the Affordable Care Act in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic
The Trump administration is urging the Supreme Court to overturn the Affordable Care Act in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic
Dr. David Zich talks about move to Phase 4 in Illinois
Illinois is now in phase 4 after strict stay-at-home orders left many people sheltered in place for three months. Dr. David Zich with Northwestern Medicine weighs in on this and other issues.
Illinois is now in phase 4 after strict stay-at-home orders left many people sheltered in place for three months. Dr. David Zich with Northwestern Medicine weighs in on this and other issues.
Coronavirus more likely to hospitalize or kill people with these 5 underlying conditions
As the coronavirus resurges in hotspots across the United States, health officials are doing everything they can to safeguard Americans who are most at risk of the disease.
As the coronavirus resurges in hotspots across the United States, health officials are doing everything they can to safeguard Americans who are most at risk of the disease.
Consumer Reports finds ‘potentially harmful levels of arsenic’ in Whole Foods-brand drinking water
A recent Consumer Reports test found that a Whole Foods brand of bottled water sold in U.S. stores as well as on Amazon contains “potentially harmful levels of arsenic.”
A recent Consumer Reports test found that a Whole Foods brand of bottled water sold in U.S. stores as well as on Amazon contains “potentially harmful levels of arsenic.”
US health officials believe 20 million Americans have had COVID-19
The number suggests millions of Americans had the virus and never knew it.
The number suggests millions of Americans had the virus and never knew it.
WHO expects the world will reach 10 million coronavirus cases 'within the next week'
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said countries have an "urgent responsibility" to suppress transmission and save lives.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said countries have an "urgent responsibility" to suppress transmission and save lives.
Part 2: Dr. Allison Arwady discusses move to Phase 4 of reopening
Illinois is less than 24-hours away from entering Phase 4 after strict stay-at-home orders left many people sheltered in place for three months. Chicago's commissioner for the Department of Public Health says Chicago, like most of the rest of the state, has met the metrics and in some cases even exceeded where we want to be.
Illinois is less than 24-hours away from entering Phase 4 after strict stay-at-home orders left many people sheltered in place for three months. Chicago's commissioner for the Department of Public Health says Chicago, like most of the rest of the state, has met the metrics and in some cases even exceeded where we want to be.
Part 1: Dr. Allison Arwady discusses move to Phase 4 of reopening
Illinois is less than 24-hours away from entering Phase 4 after strict stay-at-home orders left many people sheltered in place for three months. Chicago's commissioner for the Department of Public Health says Chicago, like most of the rest of the state, has met the metrics and in some cases even exceeded where we want to be.
Illinois is less than 24-hours away from entering Phase 4 after strict stay-at-home orders left many people sheltered in place for three months. Chicago's commissioner for the Department of Public Health says Chicago, like most of the rest of the state, has met the metrics and in some cases even exceeded where we want to be.
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.