The general advice regarding suspected SARS-CoV-2 exposure is self-quarantining for two weeks, during which time it is expected that symptoms will appear.
The coronavirus struck the United States earlier this year with devastating force. In April, it killed more than 10,000 people in New York City. By early May, nearly ...
The ambitious drive to produce Covid-19 vaccine at warp speed seems to be running up against reality. We all probably need to reset our expectations about ...
Is now really a good time to buy stocks? The market has been volatile all year, and we are in the middle of the worst recession since The Great Depression.
The White House and many Americans have pinned their hopes for defeating the COVID-19 pandemic on a vaccine being developed at “warp speed.” But some ...
A COVID vaccine could be ready for distribution by as early as Christmas, after reaching its “last mile” of development, reports suggest. The government has ...
The chair of the U.K.'s coronavirus task force has warned that the yet-to-be-approved first generation of coronavirus vaccines are “likely to be imperfect,” and that ...
The White House is reportedly still pushing for a herd immunity police to address the COVID-19 pandemic, despite the denials, The Daily Beast reported.
Scott Atlas, the president's most favored adviser, says it's not true. But others working on the pandemic say it's merely a game of semantics. The policy is ...
Dr. Anthony Fauci has said the controversial approach of letting the coronavirus spread in order to achieve so-called herd immunity is an "unacceptable ...
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Adults infected with COVID-19 are experiencing a serious, sometimes deadly virus complication that was once thought only to affect ...
Washington (AFP). As the United States' Covid-19 infection rate hits an all-time high, calls are growing for a nationwide mask mandate to replace the current ...
The number of New York City adults and kids getting flu shots has skyrocketed this year amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to new data released ...
As several areas of the country struggle to contain surging cases of the novel coronavirus, another infectious disease poses a threat to many: the seasonal flu, ...
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) now recommends that screening for colon cancer start at age 45, not 50. This proposal is not yet finalized, ...
Draft guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommend that screenings for colorectal cancer start at age 45 instead of 50. Dr. Kimmie Ng ...
A panel of U.S. health experts wants adults to start getting colon cancer screenings at 45. That's five years younger than previous guidelines. The change reflects ...
Dr. Patrick Brudin with the Van Andel Institute co-authored an article that suggests people who are infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 may be at a ...
Researchers worldwide have been surprised to see that individuals can be infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus—the virus that produces COVID-19—without ...
Symptomatic children carry more virus than those without symptoms; more evidence on masks; and the WHO warns getting Covid-19 under control may require ...
Researchers worldwide have been surprised to see that individuals can be infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus - the virus that produces COVID-19 - without ...
The higher percentage of vitamin D deficiencies among hospitalized COVID-19 patients suggests an association -- however they did not find a relationship ...
The results of a new study on COVID-19 patients may have you seeking the sun. Researchers in Santander, Spain, examined 197 patients admitted to hospital ...
Researchers in Spain have provided an intriguing coronavirus update, in the form of a study that found a strong likelihood that Vitamin D deficiencies might ...
The questions of whether people have immunity to SARS-CoV-2 after getting it, and if so for how long, have become more acute now that scientists have found a ...
Megan L. Stanifer et al. study the immune response in the human gut upon SARS-CoV-2 infection. The study published as a bioRxiv* preprint reveals a robust ...
Scientists can harvest T-cells from the blood of recovered COVID-19 patients and multiplied in the lab and maintain the ability to target proteins that are key to ...
Like other pathogenic coronaviruses, SARS-CoV-2 crossed the species barrier to cause human disease. This fact motivated the current study, published on the ...
Over 11% of Orange County residents have already had the coronavirus, but it's hit the Latino community and working-class residents especially hard, according ...
A carefully designed study of blood samples from Orange County residents found that 12% had coronavirus antibodies — meaning their immune systems had ...
Irvine, Calif., Oct. 28, 2020 — Testing a representative sample of Orange County residents for a wide range of coronavirus antibodies, University of California, ...
If not brought under control, the spike could jeopardize progress toward reopening schools, strain the health care system and increase risks during the holidays.
OLYMPIA, Wash. – The COVID-19 pandemic is currently intensifying across Washington state and health officials are warning of a dire holiday season ahead if ...
Washington state's top health officials warned that now is the time to take “meaningful steps” to prevent a another surge of COVID-19 as infection rates climb.
As coronavirus resurges in America, a COVID-19 vaccine might offer the best hope for slowing the pandemic but some are wondering if that would mean vaccine ...
A new study suggests a promising effect of this year's flu vaccine, relative to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The study hasn't been peer-reviewed yet, but it ...
Staying at home has never been so vital for older Americans and those with compromised health. After nine months of the coronavirus pandemic, sheltering in ...
Samples of sewage taken from a treatment plant that serves the Boston region reveals a dramatic increase in the presence of COVID-19 in the community over ...
Changing the makeup of a specific protein has the potential to neutralize the virus. A University at Buffalo-led research team has discovered a technique that ...
CT Coronavirus: 17 More Hospitalizations - Across Connecticut, CT - The regional spike in coronavirus cases has added a new wrinkle to the state's ongoing ...
Despite continued increase in Connecticut's COVID-19 numbers, Gov. Ned Lamont said Wednesday it's not time to shut down schools and businesses as the ...
Connecticut's COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths continue to climb amid an uptick in infections seen through October. Of the 14305 coronavirus tests...
Here are the most important things to know about COVID in Connecticut. This story will be updated regularly with the latest on COVID-19 in Connecticut and ...
County health officials are reminding the public that traditional Halloween celebrations are not advised, and large gatherings are not allowed, under the state or ...
SAN DIEGO (CNS) – San Diego County public health officials reported 330 new COVID-19 cases and four additional coronavirus fatalities Wednesday, raising ...
SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – After weeks of following guidelines from the State of California and San Diego County health officials, San Diego County has been unable ...
With coronavirus still spreading inside and outside of San Diego County, Halloween will be scary enough this year without the normal habits and haunts.
"We have to redouble our efforts," County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher warns, referring to the approaching winter and flu season. "This has the potential to take off ...
Doctors say the current coronavirus numbers are troubling, but Gov. Baker says the response to this surge will be different than the one in the spring.
NHPR is continuing to cover the developing story around coronavirus in New Hampshire. Bookmark this page for the latest updates, including case numbers ...
ALBANY — A second wave of coronavirus infections, hospitalizations and deaths is well on its way in the Capital Region. But will it be as bad as the first?
The Alzheimer's Association is hosting a virtual Town Hall for Washington's 1st Congressional District (DelBene, D-WA) on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 from 11 a.m. ...
As coronavirus cases surge in Anchorage, the city health department on Wednesday issued a public health advisory urging residents to avoid gatherings, and to ...
Congratulations and thank you to Acting Mayor Austin Quinn-Davidson for stepping up to lead our great city. Austin is a hardworking, dedicated public servant ...
Some survivors of Covid-19 carry worrying signs that their immune system has turned on the body, reminiscent of potentially debilitating diseases like lupus and ...
(WJW) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting a multi-state outbreak of Listeria infections that they say is traced back to deli meat.
There's an outbreak of listeriosis linked to deli meat, the CDC says. The exact source has not been tracked down, but they say if you are pregnant, over 65, ...
As any non-vegetarian parent knows, deli meats can feel like a lifesaver. They make it easy to whip up a last-minute school lunch. Slather some mustard on ...
The outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes has been reported in three states. All 10 infected people were hospitalized and one death was reported in Florida.
Alabama added another 1,269 COVID-19 cases in the past day. The Alabama Department of Public Health's Oct. 28 10 a.m. numbers show the state's current ...
ALABAMA (WRBL) – As of 3:00/2:00 p.m. CDT, the Alabama Department of Public Health is reporting 160380 confirmed cases of coronavirus statewide, with ...
Birmingham: More people are hospitalized for treatment of COVID-19 in Alabama than any time since August as the coronavirus pandemic worsens across the ...
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff updated the community about the local response to COVID-19 in their daily briefing ...
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – La Crosse County healthcare experts say there is room to take care of people who need it right now. However, they say the county ...
COVID-19 positive case in La Crosse County increased in older individuals and could overwhelm hospitals if people gather with one another outside of their ...
For the first time since its development, all nine of the Coulee COVID-19 Collaborative risk metrics registered red or yellow Wednesday, with hospital capacity ...
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — The Coulee COVID-19 Collaborative Wednesday warned people to stay home except for essential travel due to the growing case ...
China has already injected hundreds of thousands of people with COVID-19 vaccines under an "emergency use" program. Its broad application has raised ...
The oil company worker wondered why he had to keep his vaccination a secret. Questions raced through his head as he read the confidentiality agreement, ...
Artificially sweetened drinks may not be a healthier option after all, with a new study finding an increased risk of heart issues. Results stemmed from the French ...
According to a recent study, people who regularly drink either sugary drinks or artificially sweetened beverages have a higher risk of stroke and heart disease ...
ANKARA. Sugary and artificially sweetened drinks are associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a recent study. Conducted with ...
WASHINGTON — Sugary drinks are a popular target of health experts and even local governments. While many try to curb the public's intake of sugar, a study ...
At least one in every 100 Covid-19 patients admitted to hospital will suffer a stroke, according to *fresh* data. Advertisement. Academics found strokes typically ...
Fourteen out of every 1000 COVID-19 patients admitted to hospital experience a stroke, a rate that is even higher in older patients and those with severe ...
World Stroke Day 2020: A stroke is a medical emergency which requires immediate attention. A healthy diet and lifestyle can help one control the risk of stroke.
TODAY is World Stroke Day. It is marked annually on this day with a mission to reduce the global burden of stroke through prevention, treatment and long-term ...
As many as 62 people diagnosed with COVID-19 suffered a stroke in the city during the infection between June and August. Of these 16% died in hospital, ...
Mice fed diets high in sugar developed worse colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and researchers examining their large intestines found more of ...
A polling site in Rockingham County closed early Wednesday after multiple poll workers tested positive for the coronavirus and other workers are quarantining.
REIDSVILLE — An outbreak of COVID-19 among staff at an early voting site here forced the polling place to close Wednesday, according to the Rockingham ...
A fifth Flathead County business has been sued by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services for allegedly violating COVID-19 mandates ...
Five businesses in Flathead County were recently served temporary restraining orders from state health officials for operating in violation of the state's mask ...
Companies and labs are racing to build next-generation devices that track and translate brain activity to help people immobilized by disease or injury handle ...
A tiny device the size of a small paperclip has been shown to help patients with upper limb paralysis to text, email and even shop online in the first human trial.
A California company has revealed the first human trials of a brain chip designed to help those suffering with upper limb paralysis. The device allowed two men ...
A tiny brain implant is being hailed as a major breakthrough for severely paralysed patients. Researchers at the Royal Melbourne Hospital say the Stentrode de.
Rochester, N. Y. – Monroe County health officials are alerting of a possible COVID-19 exposure in Rochester. Anyone who visited the bar area of the Char Steak ...
Officials say these individuals may have been in contact with a Char employee working at the bar who later tested positive for COVID-19. Patrons who remained ...
Over 80 percent of 200 COVID-19 patients in a hospital in Spain have vitamin D deficiency, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's ...
FAIRFIELD (CBS SF) — Solano County's public health officer warned Tuesday that the county is on track to move into the state's most restrictive coronavirus ...
Glenn County has moved away from the purple tier into the less restrictive red tier. This means that more businesses can reopen indoors with limited capacity.
