Health

More Than 1 Million American Children Diagnosed With COVID-19

More than one million children in the United States had been diagnosed with COVID-19, according to an American Academy of Pediatrics report released Monday.
Humans Can Be Infected With Deadly Ticks if Temperature Rises, Report Says

Humans Can Be Infected With Deadly Ticks if Temperature Rises, Report Says

A deadly tick that causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever has been found to change its feeding from dogs to humans especially when temperatures rise, a new study found.
Arthritis Drug Decreases COVID-19 Deaths Among Elderly, Says New Study

Arthritis Drug Decreases COVID-19 Deaths Among Elderly, Says New Study

An arthritis drug was significantly found to cut deaths in elderly patients admitted to the hospital with COVID-19.

J&J Subsidiary Launches Major New COVID-19 Vaccine Trial

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) pharmaceutical company subsidiary Janssen launched its new late-stage trial for its experimental COVID-19 vaccine on Monday.
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San Francisco Considers $1,000 Fine for People Smoking in Private Apartments

San Francisco is considering a ban on smoking in private apartments, on top of their existing public smoking ban.
Dr. Anthony Fauci Testifies Before Senate On Federal Response To Pandemic

Fauci: US to Return to 'Gradual Normalcy' Amid Coronavirus Pandemic by 2021

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top infectious disease expert in the U.S., said Sunday that the country may return to a relative sense of normalcy from the coronavirus pandemic by 2021.
Stronger Mental Health Associates With Less Screen Time and Adequate Sleep

Stronger Mental Health Linked With Less Screen Time and Adequate Sleep

Researchers concluded that having adequate sleep and spending less time on screen could improve mental health.
5 Essential Things to Do When Staying in a Hotel Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

5 Essential Things to Do When Staying in a Hotel Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Here are some tips for staying safe when you are in a hotel amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The surge of COVID-19 cases in many countries continues, but restrictions are now being lifted in some areas.
US Hits 11 Million COVID-19 Cases as States Enact More Restrictions

US Hits 11 Million COVID-19 Cases as States Enact More Restrictions

More than 11 million COVID-19 cases have now been reported in the United States, and many states across the country have enacted restrictions to slow the spread.
Vaccination

COVID-19 Vaccine Might be Coming Soon, But US Faces Problems in Distribution

The distribution of COVID-19 vaccines across the country might face different problems. Different state officials are now planning how to deal with these issues.

Almost 2 in 5 Americans Wants Thanksgiving Dinner with 10 or More Guests, Ignoring COVID-19 Rules

About 40% of Americans said they are looking forward to a thanksgiving dinner with 10 or more people this holiday season, said a recent survey from Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
US Reports Over 184,000 New COVID-19 Cases, Another Record-Breaking Number

US Reports Over 184,000 New Daily COVID-19 Cases, Another Record-Breaking Number

The United States recorded over 184,000 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, a fourth straight record for new infections.
Health Care Workers Overwhelmed by Rapid Rise in COVID-19 Hospitalizations

Health Care Workers Overwhelmed by Rapid Rise in COVID-19 Hospitalizations

As COVID-19 cases rise rapidly across the United States, health care workers say they are overwhelmed and even the resources of medical facilities.
COVID-19 Safety Protocols May Delay Future Outbreaks of Flu and Other Respiratory Illnesses, Study Shows

COVID-19 Safety Protocols May Delay Future Outbreaks of Flu and Other Respiratory Illnesses, Study Shows

A new study by Princeton University researchers showed that safety measures for COVID-19 may delay future outbreaks of flu and other respiratory illnesses.
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Christopher Senekki: The Man Behind the Changing Norms of Men’s Mental Health

Mental health seems like a ravaging problem in this decade, and the sad reality is not many people are aware of that. If sources are to be believed, then there is 1 in every 6 people who struggle with mental health issues. While suicide rates all across the globe seem to be climbing rapidly, Christopher Senekki gives a new direction to the problem. He believes that the gamut of all mental health issues lies in the often-overlooked solution, i.e., self-perception.

20 Million Americans Could Receive COVID-19 Vaccine Next Month

A total of 20 million Americans could be vaccinated with Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine before the end of the year, according to a top official involved in the government's vaccine initiative.
COVID-19: California Reaches 1 Million Cases

COVID-19: California Reaches 1 Million Cases

Data from the Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center showed Thursday that California's COVID-19 cases have already reached one million.

Moderna Cancer Vaccine Shows Promising Results in Early Clinical Trial

Moderna announced on Wednesday the promising results of its experimental cancer vaccine during an early-stage clinical trial.

Melatonin May Be Viable Option for Treating COVID-19, New Study Suggests

Melatonin could be a possible treatment option for COVID-19, a new study from the Cleveland Clinic said.
Recovered COVID-19 Patients Donate Plasma For Experimental Antibodies Treatment

1 in 5 COVID-19 Patients at Risk of Developing Mental Illness, Study Suggests

One in five COVID-19 survivors is likely to develop mental illness within three months of infection, a study suggested.