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, …
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‘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 …
Bill Gates explains why President Trump’s reaction to the coronavirus is so wrong
President Trump attempted to make his case on Tuesday that the economy needs and ought to be quickly started back up again and businesses reopened …
A tube that did nothing but eat and poop is your oldest ancestor
The ancestor of all animal life, including humans, was discovered in fossils from Australia. The tiny, worm-like creature had an opening in its front and …
Coronavirus hits Kennedy Space Center, further complicating NASA’s plans
Coronavirus confirmed in an employee from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA is trying to keep its various missions on schedule, recently stating that …
Coronavirus shutdowns across the US are saving 600,000 lives, data shows
Coronavirus has forced social distancing and shutdowns of schools and businesses, but these measures are saving hundreds of thousands of lives, researchers say. Reversing course …
Coronavirus pandemic forces SpaceX launch delay
SpaceX, which has proven resilient in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, finally felt the impact after its planned launch of a SAOCOM satellite was …
This is when the first coronavirus drugs might actually be available
Drugs and vaccines for COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, are currently being tested and developed. While some of the drugs being tested …
China’s coronavirus lockdown in Wuhan is finally coming to an end
Coronavirus epicenter Wuhan, China, is slowly lifting restrictions related to the pandemic and subsequent lockdown. Citizens in the Hubei region will be allowed to travel …
Coronavirus vaccine might be ready for healthcare workers this fall
Coronavirus vaccine developer Moderna said the mRNA-1273 drug that’s currently in the clinical trials phase might be ready to be deployed as soon as this …
CDC found coronavirus traces on surfaces that lasted 17 days, but don’t panic
A new coronavirus study from the CDC shows that traces of the novel coronavirus can last on surfaces for even longer periods of time than …
A man just killed himself trying to prevent coronavirus infection
Drugs that treat malaria and other medical conditions, including chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, have seen a surge in popularity after they were described by President Trump …
Coronavirus will delay some NASA projects, agency announces
Coronavirus will likely delay several NASA projects, with the Mars 2020 still on schedule but facing the possibility of a significant delay. The James Webb …
Scientists are testing a modified measles vaccine against coronavirus
A coronavirus vaccine is in development at the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Vaccine Research. The COVID-19 vaccine is based on an existing measles vaccine …
The early coronavirus infection warning sign you should look out for
Coronavirus infection may lead to loss of smell or taste shortly after a person is infected, according to doctors. Differentiating early symptoms of COVID-19 from …
FDA approves rapid coronavirus test that gives results in 45 minutes
It goes without saying that coronavirus testing is one of the key weapons for fighting the COVID-19 outbreak, and the FDA just approved a quick …
Spring breakers who refused to stop partying now have coronavirus
Spring breakers in Florida who ignored advice from health experts and government officials took to party hotspots in the midst of a pandemic. Now, many …
CDC launches ‘Coronavirus Self-Checker’ bot to analyze your symptoms
The CDC’s Coronavirus Self-Checker bot is now live. The bot, which was built with the help of Microsoft, analyzes your symptoms and recommends further measures. …
4 promising coronavirus cures are now part of a massive drug megatrial
The World Health Organization is spearheading a massive COVID-19 drug trial that will include thousands of patients in participating countries. The Solidarity megatrial will focus …
At least 20 coronavirus vaccines are already in development, WHO says
At least 20 coronavirus vaccines are already in development, as the WHO continues to work with scientists to deal with the various problems that may …
How prepared is your hospital for the coronavirus? This tool can tell you
Will your hospital have enough beds for coronavirus patients? A new tool by ProPublica can estimate how prepared your locality is for the pandemic. The …
The vast majority of coronavirus cases are mild and brief, data shows
Reports out of China reveal that a coronavirus infection rarely results in severe symptoms, with the vast majority of patients only experiencing mild symptoms that …
