CDC now says coronavirus 'does not spread easily' via contaminated surfaces
The CDC now says the coronavirus “does not spread easily” from "touching surfaces or objects."
The CDC now says the coronavirus “does not spread easily” from "touching surfaces or objects."
Wearing a face mask can reduce coronavirus transmission by up to 75 percent, study says
A study conducted by a team of scientists in Hong Kong, found the rate of non-contact transmission through respiratory droplets or airborne particles dropped by as much as 75 percent when masks were used.
A study conducted by a team of scientists in Hong Kong, found the rate of non-contact transmission through respiratory droplets or airborne particles dropped by as much as 75 percent when masks were used.
Johnson & Johnson to stop selling talc-based baby powder in US, Canada
Johnson & Johnson is ending sales of its iconic talc-based Johnson's Baby Powder in the U.S. and Canada, where demand has dwindled amid thousands of lawsuits claiming it has caused cancer.
Johnson & Johnson is ending sales of its iconic talc-based Johnson's Baby Powder in the U.S. and Canada, where demand has dwindled amid thousands of lawsuits claiming it has caused cancer.
High school senior marries girlfriend after learning he has just months to live
Chase Smith, who was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, recently married his high school girlfriend, Sadie, in Indiana.
Chase Smith, who was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, recently married his high school girlfriend, Sadie, in Indiana.
Six feet may not be far enough to stop coronavirus transmission in windy weather, study suggests
Many different factors influence how saliva droplets move through the air, including their size, how they interact with the surrounding air and the humidity and temperature of the surrounding air.
Many different factors influence how saliva droplets move through the air, including their size, how they interact with the surrounding air and the humidity and temperature of the surrounding air.
'No evidence' COVID-19 can be spread in swimming pools, CDC says
There is no evidence that the virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread to people through the water in pools, hot tubs, spas, or water play areas, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.
There is no evidence that the virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread to people through the water in pools, hot tubs, spas, or water play areas, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.
COVID-19 and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children: What parents need to know
Most affected children have had current or recent coronavirus infections, the CDC said.
Most affected children have had current or recent coronavirus infections, the CDC said.
Trump says he's taking malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in case he gets coronavirus
Trump said his doctor did not recommend the drug to him, but he requested it from the White House physician.
Trump said his doctor did not recommend the drug to him, but he requested it from the White House physician.
The power of meditation during the troubling times of COVID-19
Calvin Williams and Jonathan Kruger from the Science of Spirituality International Meditation Center talk about the positive impact meditation can have in these uncertain times.
Calvin Williams and Jonathan Kruger from the Science of Spirituality International Meditation Center talk about the positive impact meditation can have in these uncertain times.
What's behind the correlation between Vitamin D deficiency and COVID-19?
Dr. Romy Block, co-founder of Vous Vitamin, talks about the strong correlation between Vitamin D deficiency and COVID-19 death rates.
Dr. Romy Block, co-founder of Vous Vitamin, talks about the strong correlation between Vitamin D deficiency and COVID-19 death rates.
Results of more than 35,000 coronavirus tests are unreliable, AdventHealth says
AdventHealth says the results of more than 35,000 coronavirus tests, most of which were done in Florida, are unreliable.
AdventHealth says the results of more than 35,000 coronavirus tests, most of which were done in Florida, are unreliable.
71 more people die of COVID-19 causes in Illinois, first time in almost a week death toll is below 100
For the first time in almost a week, Illinois daily coronavirus death toll is under 100; Saturday, state officials said that 71 people had died.
For the first time in almost a week, Illinois daily coronavirus death toll is under 100; Saturday, state officials said that 71 people had died.
Medal of Honor recipient dies; saved lives in Afghanistan
Former Army Staff Sgt. Ronald Shurer II, who received the Medal of Honor in 2018 for braving heavy gunfire to save lives in Afghanistan, has died of cancer. He was 41.
Former Army Staff Sgt. Ronald Shurer II, who received the Medal of Honor in 2018 for braving heavy gunfire to save lives in Afghanistan, has died of cancer. He was 41.
100 children in NYC with inflammatory illness possibly linked to COVID-19
"We need public awareness to grow rapidly," said Mayor Bill de Blasio Wednesday about an alarming rise in the number of cases of an inflammatory illness in children that may be connected to COVID-19.
"We need public awareness to grow rapidly," said Mayor Bill de Blasio Wednesday about an alarming rise in the number of cases of an inflammatory illness in children that may be connected to COVID-19.
Loneliness a key issue for seniors during quarantine
Katherine Suberlak from Oak Street Health talks about the intense loneliness seniors and others face during this indefinite period of prolonged social isolation.
Katherine Suberlak from Oak Street Health talks about the intense loneliness seniors and others face during this indefinite period of prolonged social isolation.
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.