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Battle Rages Inside Hospitals Over How COVID Strikes and Kills
Front-line health care workers are locked in a heated dispute with many infection control specialists and hospital administrators over how the novel coronavirus is spread ? and therefore, what level of protective gear is appropriate.
'Unfathomable': Coronavirus US Death Toll Tops 200K
The number of dead is equivalent to a 9/11 attack every day for 67 days. It is roughly equal to the population of Salt Lake City or Huntsville, Alabama.
Late-Stage Study of First Single-Shot Vaccine Begins in US
The study starting Wednesday will be one of the world's largest coronavirus vaccine studies so far, testing the shot in 60,000 volunteers in the U.S., South Africa, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru.
UK's Johnson Slams Brakes on Reopening as COVID Cases Surge
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has slammed the brakes on the country's return to offices, saying people should work from home if possible, to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Without RBG, Judicial Threats to the ACA, Reproductive Rights Heighten
"He doesn't want to crush the virus. He wants to crush the Affordable Care Act," says House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of President Trump. Will his wish come true with a shift in the Supreme Court?
CDC Changes, Then Retracts, Web Posting on How Virus Spreads
The top U.S. public health agency stirred confusion by posting — and then taking down — an apparent change in its position on how easily the coronavirus can spread from person to person through the air.
Biden to Focus on Health Care in Supreme Court Debate
Joe Biden on Sunday used the sudden Supreme Court vacancy to reinforce his argument that the upcoming election should be a referendum on President Donald Trump's handling of health care and the coronavirus.
Europe Scrambles to Contain Rise in Coronavirus Cases
Political pressure grew Monday in Europe for governments to tackle the rising number of coronavirus case without resorting to a spring-style lockdown that would hit the continent's struggling economies.
Why Australia Needs a National Ban on Conversion Therapy
In recent weeks, Queensland and the ACT became the first Australian jurisdictions to ban conversion therapy but a national approach is needed.
Sweden Spared Surge of Virus Cases but Many Questions Remain
When most of Europe locked down their populations early in the pandemic by closing schools, restaurants, gyms and even borders, Swedes kept enjoying many freedoms.
Analysis: US to Hit 200k Dead; Trump Sees No Need for Regret
As the coronavirus pandemic began bearing down on the United States in March, President Donald Trump set out his expectations.
Making Gyms Safer: Why the Virus Is Less Likely to Spread There Than in a Bar
The fitness industry has begun to push back at the pandemic-driven perceptions and prohibitions. "We should not be lumped with bars and restaurants," says an executive from the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association.
CDC Drops Controversial Testing Advice that Caused Backlash
U.S. health officials on Friday dropped a controversial piece of coronavirus guidance and said anyone who has been in close contact with an infected person should get tested.
'This is a Big Moment': UK Virus Restrictions Escalating
Fresh nationwide lockdown restrictions in England appear to be on the cards soon as the British government targeted more areas Friday in an attempt to suppress a sharp spike in new coronavirus infections.
Wildfires' Toxic Air Leaves Damage Long After the Smoke Clears
While it's long been known that smoke can be dangerous when in the thick of it, research confirmed what public health experts feared: Wildfire haze can have consequences long after it's gone.
Solace: The App That Supports Transitioning, One Step at a Time
A support system, advocacy portal and resource guide, Solace empowers transgender individuals through their transition through a tech-savvy and easy-to-use app.
Cholesterol: The Good, the Bad and the Dietary
Cholesterol can be confusing. But understanding it could help you live a longer, healthier life.
Lack of Antigen Test Reporting Leaves Country 'Blind to the Pandemic'
The lapses leave officials and the public in the dark about the true scope of the pandemic as untold numbers of cases go uncounted.
The Impact of Stigmatizing Bisexuality on Mental Health
Studies around bisexuality have found several factors that impact the mental health of bi-identifying men and women.
Study Hints Antibody Drug May Cut COVID-19 Hospitalizations
A drug company says that partial results from a study testing an antibody drug give hints that it may help keep mild to moderately ill COVID-19 patients from needing to be hospitalized, a goal no current coronavirus medicine has been able to meet.