Study finds that flushing could release virus-laden ‘toilet plumes’ into the air
Need a good reason to close the toilet lid? Here’s one.
Need a good reason to close the toilet lid? Here’s one.
Two medical students write children's book to explain why we've been staying home
How do you explain to your child why we are staying home during the pandemic and what coronavirus is? A new book written by two medical students could help with that.
How do you explain to your child why we are staying home during the pandemic and what coronavirus is? A new book written by two medical students could help with that.
Georgia woman gets new kidney after best friend started transplant chain
A Georgia woman had been waiting 2.5 years for a kidney. Her friend tried to donate, but couldn't. The woman was able to find a match and her friend was able to help a total stranger.
A Georgia woman had been waiting 2.5 years for a kidney. Her friend tried to donate, but couldn't. The woman was able to find a match and her friend was able to help a total stranger.
First drug proves able to improve survival from COVID-19
The drug was given either orally or through an IV. It reduced deaths by 35% in patients who needed treatment with breathing machines and by 20% in those only needing supplemental oxygen. It did not appear to help less ill patients.
The drug was given either orally or through an IV. It reduced deaths by 35% in patients who needed treatment with breathing machines and by 20% in those only needing supplemental oxygen. It did not appear to help less ill patients.
United says passengers who don't wear masks will be put on 'internal travel restriction list'
United Airlines announced it will strengthen mandatory mask policies to further hinder the spread of COVID-19 and help continue to keep passengers and crew safe.
United Airlines announced it will strengthen mandatory mask policies to further hinder the spread of COVID-19 and help continue to keep passengers and crew safe.
Maskless woman seen on video coughing on customer inside NY bagel store after argument
Video of a woman coughing on another customer inside of a New York bagel store has gone viral after the two women got into an argument over wearing a face mask in public.
Video of a woman coughing on another customer inside of a New York bagel store has gone viral after the two women got into an argument over wearing a face mask in public.
Beyond fever and shortness of breath, experts say COVID-19 symptoms can appear in unusual ways
Fever, cough and shortness of breath are the hallmark symptoms of COVID-19, but the virus can also present itself in other unexpected ways, experts say.
Fever, cough and shortness of breath are the hallmark symptoms of COVID-19, but the virus can also present itself in other unexpected ways, experts say.
Texas coronavirus COVID-19 hospitalizations have increased statewide
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Texas, doctors recommend protesters get tested for the virus.
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Texas, doctors recommend protesters get tested for the virus.
Depression and anxiety rates spiked among black Americans after George Floyd’s death, survey finds
Anxiety and depression among black Americans increased after the death of George Floyd, data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows.
Anxiety and depression among black Americans increased after the death of George Floyd, data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows.
Tick-borne disease with symptoms similar to COVID-19 on the rise in New York state
Some of the symptoms can include fever, headache, chills and muscle aches — which are also similar signs of the novel coronavirus as listed by the CDC.
Some of the symptoms can include fever, headache, chills and muscle aches — which are also similar signs of the novel coronavirus as listed by the CDC.
Tips for staying healthy in the great outdoors
Sally MacDonald talks with Dr. Christine Le from Kelsey Sebold Clinic about staying healthy in the great outdoors. Dr. Le provides tips to recognize heat exhaustion and preventing bug bites in her advice.
Sally MacDonald talks with Dr. Christine Le from Kelsey Sebold Clinic about staying healthy in the great outdoors. Dr. Le provides tips to recognize heat exhaustion and preventing bug bites in her advice.
Woman in her 20s receives double lung transplant after suffering ‘irreversible damage’ from COVID-19
The procedure was the first of its kind in the U.S. since the pandemic began. Doctors said she was otherwise healthy.
The procedure was the first of its kind in the U.S. since the pandemic began. Doctors said she was otherwise healthy.
Twitter testing prompt that asks people to read articles before retweeting them
The feature is being tested on Android "to help promote informed discussion," the company said.
The feature is being tested on Android "to help promote informed discussion," the company said.
Texas sees largest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases
A look at the COVID-19 response on the day Texas reported its largest increase in cases.
A look at the COVID-19 response on the day Texas reported its largest increase in cases.
'Pre-pandemic behavior': Surge of new coronavirus cases reported in 21 states amid push to reopen
Places that were hit hardest earlier, such as New York, have improved — while infections seem to be rising in other areas.
Places that were hit hardest earlier, such as New York, have improved — while infections seem to be rising in other areas.
Estrogen and testosterone therapies may decrease severity of COVID-19
Doctors say a female's immune system typically fights pathogens better than a male's by producing more antibodies. This appears to be the case with this coronavirus, as well.
Doctors say a female's immune system typically fights pathogens better than a male's by producing more antibodies. This appears to be the case with this coronavirus, as well.
Texas has surpassed 2,000 hospitalized coronavirus patients for the first time
Abbott said the state is still trying to determine why the numbers are rising, mentioning the Memorial Day weekend as one potential culprit. Since the May holiday, hospitalizations in Texas have jumped 36%.
Abbott said the state is still trying to determine why the numbers are rising, mentioning the Memorial Day weekend as one potential culprit. Since the May holiday, hospitalizations in Texas have jumped 36%.
MD Anderson Cancer Center says it has a critical need for Type O blood
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a dangerous drop in blood donations, and MD Anderson Cancer Center says it has a 'critical' need for Type O blood.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a dangerous drop in blood donations, and MD Anderson Cancer Center says it has a 'critical' need for Type O blood.
'Creepy' clowns help boy, 4, celebrate end of cancer treatment: 'It was the happiest I have seen him'
Brodie, a lover of scary movies and clowns, in particular, was surprised on June 7, aka National Cancer Survivor Day, by a slew of ghoulish characters from Turlock’s Ranch of Horror — and the 4-year-old loved every second.
Brodie, a lover of scary movies and clowns, in particular, was surprised on June 7, aka National Cancer Survivor Day, by a slew of ghoulish characters from Turlock’s Ranch of Horror — and the 4-year-old loved every second.
COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns prevented over 500 million coronavirus infections, according to researchers
Two recent studies indicate that lockdowns enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic helped to significantly reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Two recent studies indicate that lockdowns enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic helped to significantly reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus.