Scientists say COVID-19 mutation more contagious than original strain is increasing at ‘alarming rate’
Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory say they have identified 14 new mutations of the novel coronavirus that first originated in Wuhan, China in hopes of creating an early warning system to reveal new strains that may render future vaccines ineffective.
Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory say they have identified 14 new mutations of the novel coronavirus that first originated in Wuhan, China in hopes of creating an early warning system to reveal new strains that may render future vaccines ineffective.
World Asthma Day: Research underway on how those with respiratory condition affected by COVID-19
There are more than 24 million people who have asthma in the U.S., according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
There are more than 24 million people who have asthma in the U.S., according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Free film can help your family deal with stress and anxiety
Since this is National Children's Mental Health Awareness Week, The Hackett Center for Mental Health and the organization Okay to Say is rolling out a new tool that is meant to help parents reach out to their children to spark an important conversation.
Since this is National Children's Mental Health Awareness Week, The Hackett Center for Mental Health and the organization Okay to Say is rolling out a new tool that is meant to help parents reach out to their children to spark an important conversation.
People suffering life-long disabilities after not seeking help for heart attack and stroke
Statistics show that someone has a stroke and heart attack every forty seconds.
Statistics show that someone has a stroke and heart attack every forty seconds.
Texas A&M will conduct human clinical trials on existing vaccine to try preventing COVID-19
These human clinical trials are focused on preventing and mitigating coronavirus COVID-19 for people who have never been exposed to the virus.
These human clinical trials are focused on preventing and mitigating coronavirus COVID-19 for people who have never been exposed to the virus.
Houston man tests positive for COVID-19 three times over two months
A Houston man who has been sick with the coronavirus COVID-19 for more than 50 days, and has tested positive three times.
A Houston man who has been sick with the coronavirus COVID-19 for more than 50 days, and has tested positive three times.
Massachusetts boy, 7, survives coronavirus and cancer: 'It’s been a long road'
A young Dedham, Mass., boy who survived both cancer and a battle with the novel coronavirus received a warm welcome home late last month after he was released from Boston Children's Hospital, according to local reports.
A young Dedham, Mass., boy who survived both cancer and a battle with the novel coronavirus received a warm welcome home late last month after he was released from Boston Children's Hospital, according to local reports.
Baby boy gets confetti party from medical staff after final round of chemotherapy
A 10-month-old North Carolina boy gets a confetti party after completing his final round of chemotherapy.
A 10-month-old North Carolina boy gets a confetti party after completing his final round of chemotherapy.
More than 150 cars turn out for parade to celebrate little girl’s last cancer treatment
Some milestones are meant to be celebrated no matter what it takes. Selah Grace Feely's final cancer treatment was one of those events.
Some milestones are meant to be celebrated no matter what it takes. Selah Grace Feely's final cancer treatment was one of those events.
FDA allows emergency use of remdesivir drug for coronavirus
The study of 1,063 patients is the largest and most strict test of the drug and included a comparison group that received just usual care so remdesivir’s effects could be rigorously evaluated, according to AP.
The study of 1,063 patients is the largest and most strict test of the drug and included a comparison group that received just usual care so remdesivir’s effects could be rigorously evaluated, according to AP.
Texas’ COVID-19 deaths hit single-day high day before reopening
Texas’ coronavirus death toll hit a single-day high of 50 on Thursday, just as the state was preparing for a slow reboot of one of the world’s largest economies by reopening retail, restaurants, malls and movies to limited amounts of customers.
Texas’ coronavirus death toll hit a single-day high of 50 on Thursday, just as the state was preparing for a slow reboot of one of the world’s largest economies by reopening retail, restaurants, malls and movies to limited amounts of customers.
Local doctors find new job duties during coronavirus crisis
An anesthesiologist describes how his job duties have temporarily changed during the coronavirus pandemic.
An anesthesiologist describes how his job duties have temporarily changed during the coronavirus pandemic.
Officials: 2 Georgia men drank cleaning products to fight COVID-19
Two Georgia men were hospitalized after drinking cleaning products hoping to prevent a coronavirus infection, officials said.
Two Georgia men were hospitalized after drinking cleaning products hoping to prevent a coronavirus infection, officials said.
Chicago hospital successfully treats struggling COVID-19 patient with plasma from virus survivor
There is a medical breakthrough in the fight against the coronavirus at an Uptown hospital.
There is a medical breakthrough in the fight against the coronavirus at an Uptown hospital.
Doctors warn rare kids' syndrome may have virus tie
Doctors in Britain, Italy, and Spain have been warned to look out for a rare inflammatory condition in children that is possibly linked to the new coronavirus.
Doctors in Britain, Italy, and Spain have been warned to look out for a rare inflammatory condition in children that is possibly linked to the new coronavirus.
Houston nurses describe treating critical COVID-19 patients in New Orleans
A group of Houston nurses traveled to New Orleans to help with the COVID-19 outbreak there, treating some of the most critical patients in ICU during the first two weeks of April
A group of Houston nurses traveled to New Orleans to help with the COVID-19 outbreak there, treating some of the most critical patients in ICU during the first two weeks of April
FOX 26 gets unprecedented access to Texas' 1st nursing home to treat COVID-19 with Hydroxychloroquine
Nursing home officials at The Resort at Texas City discuss administering the experimental COVID-19 treatment.
Nursing home officials at The Resort at Texas City discuss administering the experimental COVID-19 treatment.
Doctors say younger patients experiencing new COVID-19 symptoms
Doctors say there are new symptoms for coronavirus COVID-19. What concerns doctors is these new symptoms seem to be affecting younger patients in their 30s and 40s.
Doctors say there are new symptoms for coronavirus COVID-19. What concerns doctors is these new symptoms seem to be affecting younger patients in their 30s and 40s.
Social distancing will continue ‘through the summer,’ Dr. Deborah Birx says
The White House Coronavirus Task Force response coordinator also addressed Trump's musings about sunlight and disinfectant as a possible COVID-19 treatment.
The White House Coronavirus Task Force response coordinator also addressed Trump's musings about sunlight and disinfectant as a possible COVID-19 treatment.
FDA warns of heart risks with Trump-promoted malaria drug
The warning comes as doctors at a New York hospital published a report that heart rhythm abnormalities developed in most of 84 coronavirus patients treated with hydroxychloroquine and the antibiotic azithromycin, a combo Trump has promoted.
The warning comes as doctors at a New York hospital published a report that heart rhythm abnormalities developed in most of 84 coronavirus patients treated with hydroxychloroquine and the antibiotic azithromycin, a combo Trump has promoted.