How to feel human in the middle of a pandemic
Everyone is feeling weird these days, but connecting to each other is a good way to help us stay grounded and manage our feelings. Therapists …
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New type of blood test may help diagnose cancer before symptoms appear
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University helped develop a blood test that can detect cancers before the patient becomes symptomatic. The test, which is still in …
Brain implant breakthrough may reverse paralysis
Researchers developed a system that uses a brain implant and brain-computer interface to translate signals between the brain and limbs of a paralyzed person. Early …
There are probably 20 times more US coronavirus cases than we know about
Former FDA chief says the real number of coronavirus cases in the United States is likely 10 to 20 times higher than reported. Many people …
A scary new coronavirus complication is puzzling doctors
Some coronavirus patients have been shown to have kidney damage, though doctors aren’t sure why. The virus may be directly affecting the kidney’s cells, or …
Idiot doctor with a coronavirus ‘miracle cure’ charged with fraud
California doctor claimed to have a “miracle cure” for COVID-19. Dr. Jennings Ryan Staley is charged with mail fraud after admitting to illegally importing drugs …
A simple new treatment is saving coronavirus patients’ lives
Coronavirus patients with severe respiratory symptoms may benefit from being placed on their stomachs instead of on their backs while being treated. Lying prone on …
Scientists say social distancing could be part of our lives until 2022
Harvard researchers say we could be dealing with social distancing for years depending on how the coronavirus pandemic unfolds. We may be forced to adopt …
Scientists still can’t decide if face masks actually do anything
Science can’t decide how effective surgical masks and homemade alternatives are at preventing the spread of coronavirus. The CDC suggests making your own masks at …
Coronavirus victims are still waiting for smell to return weeks later
Coronavirus patients who lost their sense of smell are waiting weeks for it to return. Loss of smell from respiratory infections is not uncommon, but …
Does coronavirus survive even longer in your fridge or freezer?
Viruses similar to the novel coronavirus have demonstrated an ability to live for extended periods of time in cooler temperatures. Past studies have shown that …
Why coronavirus is so much worse for smokers
Coronavirus attacks vulnerable pathways in the lungs of smokers and patients with COPD, a new study suggests. Those with COPD or who currently smoke have …
Coronavirus spreads through the air outside with shocking ease, study says
Scientists say exercising outdoors in the age of coronavirus comes with many more risks than previously thought. Walkers, runners, and cyclists should maintain large distances …
Scientists actually reversed stroke damage in rodent tests
Doctors successfully repaired stroke-damaged rat brains using human skin cells that had been reprogrammed to act as nerve cells. The new cells made the correct …
Coronavirus expert explains why soap is better than hand sanitizer
Coronavirus expert from Mayo Clinic explains why soap is such a powerful weapon against the spread of the virus. Health experts recommend washing your hands …
We’re all living like astronauts now
NASA’s Jessica Meir reveals what astronauts do to stay healthy and upbeat during long stints of isolation. The coronavirus pandemic has forced all of us …
People from these 15 states are at the highest risk of coronavirus complications
New data shows that residents of 15 states are at the highest risk of serious COVID-19 complications. Data based on age and other health-related risk …
The EPA’s latest coronavirus warning is about flushing the toilet
The Environmental Protection Agency is begging Americans to avoid flushing disinfectant wipes and other types of cleaning materials with pre-applied chemicals and cleaners. Wipes like …
Is coronavirus more dangerous for smokers and vapers?
Smoking has been proven to damage lungs and hinders lung function, making it harder to recover from a coronavirus infection that progresses to the point …
Coronavirus could hit your state harder for a reason you wouldn’t expect
Coronavirus infections are far more serious for individuals with health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and severe obesity, CDC data shows. Some states and communities …
Coronavirus might be able to travel up to 27 feet in the air
Coronavirus can travel up to 27 feet through the air, an MIT researcher warns, basing her new research paper on more up-to-date models of how …
Coronavirus has killed more people in the US than the 9/11 attacks
The coronavirus pandemic has cost more lives in the United States than the events of 9/11, with over 3,000 people now having died from their …
Look at this insane coronavirus helmet cops are wearing to scare quarantine breakers
The coronavirus lockdown in India has forced a police officer to wear a virus-shaped helmet to get his point across. The helmet is shaped like …
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 …
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. …
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 …
‘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 …
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 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 …
New drug combo wiped out coronavirus in patients
A combination of two existing drugs is proving to be effective at eliminating the novel coronavirus in patients confirmed to have the infection. Treatment with …
