Trump urges calm as US reports worrisome new coronavirus case

President Trump sought to minimize fears as he insisted the U.S. is “very, very ready” for whatever the COVID-19 outbreak brings.

Florida girl who needed 'extremely rare' blood donations during cancer battle is now in remission

Four-year-old Zainab Mughal made headlines and set off a worldwide search for blood donors with an extremely rare blood type during her battle with an aggressive form of cancer called neuroblastoma.

'Disruption to everyday life might be severe': Americans warned to prepare for coronavirus outbreak

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning that it expects the novel coronavirus to begin spreading in the U.S. at the community level, and that “disruption to everyday life may be severe.”

Spread of coronavirus in US appears inevitable, CDC says

Health officials are warning the spread of the coronavirus in the United States appears inevitable, according to The Washington Post.

US appeals court upholds Trump rules involving abortions

The 7-4 ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned decisions issued by judges in Washington, Oregon and California. The court had already allowed the administration’s changes to start taking effect while the government appealed those rulings.

Philadelphia tattoo studio offers free services to cover self-harm scars

Under "Project Tsukurou," Fishtown's Crown and Feather Tattoo Co. offers free services for self-harm victims who want to turn their scars into art.

Lobster blood could play role in new drugs

Lobster Unlimited of Orono is investigating whether lobster blood can be used as a potential weapon against viruses and cancer.

Poll: More Americans worry about catching flu than COVID-19

People who say they’ve heard a lot about the outbreak are more likely to say they’re very concerned about it, but high levels of concern are still rare.

8-year-old Maryland girl loses life from flu complications

Another local child has died from the flu. This time, an 8-year old from Calvert County, Maryland, who tragically passed on Valentine’s Day.