A drug called losartan might help us beat coronavirus
Scientists from the University of Minnesota are testing the blood pressure drug losartan to see if it can prevent COVID-19 infection or reduce symptoms. The …
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New coronavirus test can return results in 30 minutes
Oxford scientists have developed a new test for the coronavirus that returns a result in as little as 30 minutes, far faster than any existing …
Here’s what a drive-thru coronavirus test looks like
Drive-thru coronavirus testing locations are being set up across the United States and in several other countries. Testing is fast and just requires a swab …
China says it found a flu drug that can treat coronavirus
Japanese flu drug favipiravir is showing promise in treating symptoms of coronavirus infection and shortening the time the virus remains active in an infected person. …
Is ibuprofen bad for coronavirus? Experts say the evidence is thin
French health officials advised against the use of ibuprofen and other NSAIDs for coronavirus COVID-19 symptoms. Other health officials are now questioning this logic, saying …
This brilliant iPhone trick might help you fight the coronavirus infection
The COVID-19 infection lacks unique symptoms. Fever, coughing, and shortness of breath might apply to the flu and other medical conditions as well. But body …
Coronavirus vaccine trials begin today
The first novel coronavirus vaccine tests will begin Monday in Seattle. The vaccine, produced by Moderna Inc, will be given to 45 volunteers in order …
Flatten the curve: The only way America can handle the coronavirus pandemic
Health officials are begging us to help “flatten the curve” of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. But what does it mean to flatten the curve, and …
How to sanitize your filthy smartphone to kill coronavirus
You can easily clean your phone using common sanitizing products. Use a CDC-approved cleaner, but avoid bleach and heavy-duty chemicals. Clean your phone and phone …
NBA suspends season after idiot player jokes about COVID-19, then tests positive
The NBA suspends its season indefinitely over COVID-19. A player from the Utah Jazz tested positive for the coronavirus infection, and the results came in …
CDC tells high-risk groups to prepare for lockdown
The CDC has told individuals in high-risk groups to prepare for extended stays at home. High-risk groups include individuals over 60 years of age as …
No, cocaine doesn’t cure coronavirus, you big dummy
A bizarre rumor that cocaine can cure or prevent a coronavirus infection began to gain traction online. The false claims were accompanied by fake news …
How to kill coronavirus, according to the EPA
The EPA just released an approved list of products that kill coronavirus. Clorox, Purell, and Lysol products all make the cut. These products are great …
How to protect yourself from coronavirus
You’d have to be living under a rock to have missed the endless cascade of news articles about the coronavirus. This new coronavirus outbreak, called …
Amazon is fighting an unseen war against the coronavirus and ugly sellers
The coronavirus disease COVID-19 has evolved from a regional inconvenience to a worldwide threat in the span of only a couple of months. Lockdowns in …
Another company claims to have a coronavirus vaccine in the works
It was only a few days ago that a US company announced it had developed a coronavirus vaccine candidate and was rapidly approaching the human …
Japan just closed all of its schools to contain coronavirus outbreak
The new coronavirus, also called COVID-19, already has the world on edge. Even as health officials around the globe fight to contain the spread, nobody …
Scientists cured diabetes in mice, but are humans next?
For the vast majority of diabetics, the condition requires daily monitoring and maintenance. A lack of insulin being produced naturally by their bodies means consistent …
Facebook is finally banning ads for coronavirus ‘cures’
Facebook has a massive problem with fake news flooding its platform. It’s an issue that has existed for years — and may have influenced a …
Coronavirus outbreak reaches scary new milestone
If there’s one topic that has the entire world’s attention at the moment it’s the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19. Originating in China in December, …
The first coronavirus vaccine is ready for human testing
Fears over a larger global spread of the coronavirus and its disease COVID-19 show no signs of slowing. Global economies are beginning to feel the …
Coronavirus boom in Italy puts Europe on edge
As the coronavirus disease COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc within China and its neighboring countries, the impact of the outbreak elsewhere on the planet has …
Scientists warn that coronavirus can spread with zero symptoms, which is terrifying
A frightening new chapter was just added to the coronavirus saga, and it could dramatically complicate the fight against the outbreak. A new case study …
Watch a violinist play her instrument while undergoing brain surgery
The brain is a complicated organ, and when surgeons are tasked with removing dangerous brain tumors they have to be incredibly careful not to cause …
New study says poop may be responsible for rapid coronavirus spread
As the medical community continues to focus on the spread of the coronavirus and resulting disease Covid-19, researchers are hunting for clues to explain its …
Scientists solve mystery of space bacteria on the ISS
When you’re living in a remote, isolated environment, things like bacteria and viruses can wreak havoc in a very short period of time. The International …
CDC says new coronavirus is even more dangerous than we thought
The Chinese coronavirus that has been spreading like wildlife in parts of the country and popping up elsewhere around the globe may be even more …
Oh good, there’s a new virus in Brazil that scientists can’t even recognize
Researchers in Brazil have discovered an entirely new kind of virus that is so foreign to science that not even its genes have been previously …
WHO gives coronavirus a new name
You’ve been seeing the word “coronavirus” all over the news lately, and for good reason. The new strain of the virus that was traced to …
Error leads to coronavirus patient leaving hospital early
With the coronavirus scare still sweeping the globe, we’re putting a lot of faith in our health care systems and medical establishments to keep a …
