Can I use a face shield instead of a mask?
No. Health officials don’t recommend the clear plastic barriers as a substitute for masks because of the lack of research on whether they keep an infected person from spreading viral droplets to others.
No. Health officials don’t recommend the clear plastic barriers as a substitute for masks because of the lack of research on whether they keep an infected person from spreading viral droplets to others.
Local doctors are seeing an increase in colon cancer in younger adults
Colon cancer is being diagnosed more frequently in younger patients.
Colon cancer is being diagnosed more frequently in younger patients.
Child flourishing from teletherapy during the pandemic
Hands-on therapy has gotten challenging during the pandemic, when we're all encouraged to stay feet away from each other, but that's where tele-therapy has come to the rescue.
Hands-on therapy has gotten challenging during the pandemic, when we're all encouraged to stay feet away from each other, but that's where tele-therapy has come to the rescue.
'Scared and confused:' DHS says teachers shouldn't wear N95 masks; scientist says that makes 'no sense'
Since the beginning of the pandemic, Governor Tony Evers and his top state health advisors have repeated the mantra, “We’re going to listen to the science.” But the administration’s current guidance on face masks for teachers has one scientist scratching his head.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, Governor Tony Evers and his top state health advisors have repeated the mantra, “We’re going to listen to the science.” But the administration’s current guidance on face masks for teachers has one scientist scratching his head.
Research suggests coronavirus vaccine will likely require 2 shots to be effective
Evidence and continuing studies are suggesting that people may need two doses, not just one in order for the vaccine to be effective.
Evidence and continuing studies are suggesting that people may need two doses, not just one in order for the vaccine to be effective.
‘His impact lives forever’: MTV honors Chadwick Boseman at VMAs
“Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman, whose death from colon cancer shocked fans, was honored as a real life hero at the MTV Video Music Awards. Host Keke Palmer says Boseman's death at the age of 43 on Friday was “a devastating loss.”
“Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman, whose death from colon cancer shocked fans, was honored as a real life hero at the MTV Video Music Awards. Host Keke Palmer says Boseman's death at the age of 43 on Friday was “a devastating loss.”
Fall allergies or COVID-19? Here's the difference between symptoms
Experts say allergy symptoms can often mimic those of the novel coronavirus, but there are some telltale signs that it’s not allergies.
Experts say allergy symptoms can often mimic those of the novel coronavirus, but there are some telltale signs that it’s not allergies.
Ideas to reduce the mental health crisis in the U.S.
Houston Methodist Hospital is coming up with creative ways to tackle the mental health crisis.
Houston Methodist Hospital is coming up with creative ways to tackle the mental health crisis.
Houston Methodist Hospital doing their best to fight mental health crisis
According to the CDC, 40% of Americans are struggling with mental health during COVID-19. The Houston Methodist Hospital wants to do something about it.
According to the CDC, 40% of Americans are struggling with mental health during COVID-19. The Houston Methodist Hospital wants to do something about it.
Will a face mask protect me, or just the people near me?
Does a face mask protect me, or just the people around me? It likely does both.
Does a face mask protect me, or just the people around me? It likely does both.
CDC changes testing guidance to exclude asymptomatic people exposed to COVID-19, bewildering experts
The CDC previously had advised local health departments to test people who have been within 6 feet of an infected person for more than 15 minutes.
The CDC previously had advised local health departments to test people who have been within 6 feet of an infected person for more than 15 minutes.
Report highlights COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on sleep and mental health around the world
Researchers said the findings suggest people all over the world are consuming too much technology and news, which is generally making them feel more anxious.
Researchers said the findings suggest people all over the world are consuming too much technology and news, which is generally making them feel more anxious.
COVID-19 a common issue for voters nationwide, focus groups show
Voters from Atlanta, Chicago and Los Angeles weighed in on what matters most to them at the polls in November.
Voters from Atlanta, Chicago and Los Angeles weighed in on what matters most to them at the polls in November.
Houston therapist working to erase stigma of mental illness within Asian community
What started as a social media forum on Facebook a year and a half ago, has now grown into a global mission.
What started as a social media forum on Facebook a year and a half ago, has now grown into a global mission.
COVID-19 deaths across world surpass 700,000, according to Johns Hopkins
The milestone comes at a time when children are preparing to return to school and COVID-19 cases are surging across the U.S.
The milestone comes at a time when children are preparing to return to school and COVID-19 cases are surging across the U.S.
Public health responds to letter from 10 superintendents on schools reopening
Harris County public health officials respond to criticism from area superintendents.
Harris County public health officials respond to criticism from area superintendents.
Coffee may protect your liver, new research suggests
"Consuming more than 2 cups of coffee per day may save hundreds of thousands of liver‐related deaths a year," the researchers said.
"Consuming more than 2 cups of coffee per day may save hundreds of thousands of liver‐related deaths a year," the researchers said.
Report: FDA puts hold on emergency authorization of survivors’ plasma as COVID-19 treatment
Health officials, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, have encouraged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to hold off on the emergency authorization of plasma transfusion as a treatment for patients infected with COVID-19.
Health officials, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, have encouraged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to hold off on the emergency authorization of plasma transfusion as a treatment for patients infected with COVID-19.
Pope Francis: Rich can't get priority for vaccine, poor need help
Pope Francis is warning against any prospect that rich people would get priority for a coronavirus vaccine.
Pope Francis is warning against any prospect that rich people would get priority for a coronavirus vaccine.
Study hints, but can't prove, survivor plasma fights COVID-19
Mayo Clinic researchers are reporting a strong hint that blood plasma from COVID-19 survivors helps other patients recover.
Mayo Clinic researchers are reporting a strong hint that blood plasma from COVID-19 survivors helps other patients recover.