FDA authorizes chloroquine for use in treating coronavirus
The FDA issued an emergency authorization of anti-malaria drugs for coronavirus treatment, as a vaccine is at least a year away. Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine were …
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We should all be wearing masks, China CDC director says
The general director of the Chinse CDC said in an interview that the biggest mistake Europe and US are making when dealing with the novel …
Children aren’t immune to coronavirus – everything you need to know
The novel coronavirus is particularly harmful to older patients and those people who suffer from preexisting medical conditions, but children can also get COVID-19, whether …
Very good boys are being trained to sniff out coronavirus cases
Coronavirus testing might look a lot different in crowded areas if this trial project is successful: Scientists from the UK are looking to see if …
This coronavirus test will let us know when we can go back to normal
The novel coronavirus outbreak can be controlled with strict social distancing measures combined with extensive testing that maps out the severity of the outbreak. A …
Scientists identify new coronaviruses in animals smuggled into China
New coronavirus strains have been identified in pangolins smuggled into China, researchers report in Nature. The smuggled animals, called pangolins, may have helped to pass …
Fascinating video shows exactly how the coronavirus kills you
A new video shows exactly how the novel coronavirus attacks the lungs in people infected with COVID-19, and how it can eventually kill the host. …
SpaceX parachute snafu won’t delay Crew Dragon launch
NASA appears to indicate that its planned launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule to the International Space Station is still on track for a …
NASA’s Perseverance rover now has 10.9 million names on it
NASA just added over 10 million names to the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover. The names were collected as part of NASA’s “Send Your Name to …
This coronavirus chat between Steph Curry and Dr. Anthony Fauci was surprisingly insightful
The Golden State Warriors’ Steph Curry interviewed Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, on Instagram for almost …
Doctors finally found an early warning sign of a coronavirus infection
A loss of smell and taste has been noted in coronavirus patients in many areas, and New Jersey doctors are now saying many of their …
Marvel movie actor busted by FBI for selling fake coronavirus medicine
FBI agents busted a man who claimed to be selling coronavirus cures and treatments. The man turned out to be Keith Lawrence Middlebrook, an actor …
Hate running? These ankle exoskeletons could change that
Stanford researchers have developed a wearable exoskeleton that makes it easier to run, reducing the energy cost of the running motion by as much as …
Coronavirus just forced the ESA to power down a bunch of spacecraft
The European Space Agency is putting four of its most high-profile missions on hold as it deals with the coronavirus pandemic. With the health of …
An Uber driver in New York died from coronavirus after picking up a sick passenger
According to Johns Hopkins University, there have been over 80,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the US to-date, as well as more than …
How to avoid coronavirus while ordering food for delivery
Restaurants all around the United States are closed to customers due to the coronavirus pandemic. Many of those restaurants are offering pickup and delivery to …
New AI-powered blood test could reveal lung cancer without a CT scan
A blood test that uses machine learning to hunt for cancer DNA could reveal lung cancer in patients who otherwise would never have been tested. …
Hospitals might have to stop trying to resuscitate coronavirus patients who code
Hospitals are already discussing new resuscitation protocols for critical COVID-19 patients who might experience cardiac arrest as their case worsens. Some healthcare professionals are looking …
Uranus is leaking gas
NASA’s Voyager 2 probe flew through a blob of charged gas called a plasmoid decades ago, and scientists only just now realized it. The blob …
Nurse warns of key coronavirus symptom she’s seen in all patients
Red, puffy eyes may be a warning sign of coronavirus infection, according to a nurse who says she saw the symptom in every one of …
Does Vitamin C shut down the coronavirus?
Vitamin C, given at high doses, is claimed to shorten the length of coronavirus infection, but evidence remains thin. Reports out of China aren’t well-sourced, …
‘NanoVapor’ used by NJ hospital kills coronavirus on surfaces for 70 days
Healthcare workers on the front lines of the novel coronavirus pandemic are at the highest risk of becoming infected, especially in hospitals where the influx …
SpaceX parachute test didn’t go smoothly and may threaten NASA launch
SpaceX attempted to test its Crew Dragon parachute system but the test was cut short after the dummy object with the parachutes installed on it …
‘Coronavirus party’ attendee in Kentucky now has the virus
An individual that attended a “coronavirus party” in Kentucky has now tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The party was held as a way to …
New rapid coronavirus test kit would give an instant diagnosis at home
Researchers from the UK have developed a smartphone-connected coronavirus testing device that can be used at home for a fast diagnosis. The COVID-19 test kit …
What to do if someone in your home has coronavirus
Caring for a coronavirus patient in your own home means adapting to a fast-changing situation. Setting up a sick room, isolating the virus, and ensuring …
Coronavirus vaccine researchers just delivered some great news
Scientists studying the genetics of the novel coronavirus are hopeful that a vaccine can have long-lasting effects, as the virus isn’t mutating as much as …
Why the coronavirus is killing more men than women
The novel coronavirus pandemic leads to severe COVID-19 in some patients, with men being more likely to die than women. Available data suggests that lifestyle …
Spring breaker who boasted ‘if I get corona, I get corona’ realizes he’s an idiot
If there’s one image that sums up the troubling ignorance of a portion of the population in the face of the ongoing pandemic, it’s young …
Florida coronavirus patient thinks last-minute hydroxychloroquine therapy saved his life
A novel coronavirus patient in serious condition thinks a last-minute hydroxychloroquine treatment saved his life. The anti-malarial drug made the news in recent days following …
