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COVID-19 Patients: 80% of Them Are Vitamin D Deficient, Study Claims

COVID-19 Patients: 80% of Them Are Vitamin D Deficient, Study Claims

New research discovered a correlation between a higher risk of COVID-19 and being vitamin d deficient.
Israeli Company Successfully ‘Freezes’ Breast Cancer Tumors

Israeli Company Introduces New Technology That 'Freezes' Breast Cancer Tumors

By Paola Hernández
An Israeli company, IceCube Medical, was successful in "freezing" breast cancer tumors. An Israeli company, IceCube Medical, was successful in "freezing" breast cancer tumors.
Some Virus Antibodies Attack the Body, Some COVID-19 Survivors Say

Some COVID-19 Survivors Develop Autoantibodies That Attack Their Own Body

By Paola Hernández
Some COVID-19 survivors' body's defense system has shifted into attacking itself rather than the virus, a new study suggests.
COVID-19 Study: Immunity From Antibodies Could Wear off Over Time

COVID-19 Study: Immunity From Antibodies Could Wear off Over Time

By Paola Hernández
Immunity from COVID-19 can wear off over time as protective antibodies in people wane "quite rapidly," research found.
Coronavirus Pandemic Causes Climate Of Anxiety And Changing Routines In America

Heart Damage Among COVID-19 Patients Lead to Higher Risk for Death, Study Finds

By Paola Hernández
COVID-19 patients who experience heart damage are more likely to die from the disease, a new study found Monday.
It is Possible - Comfortable traveling for people with HGHD

It Is Possible - Comfortable Traveling for People With HGHD

By Paola Hernández
Patients who receive hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with human growth hormone (HGH or GH) must take their injection equipment with them when they travel.

GlaxoSmithKline Partners With Rivals for Covid-19 Vaccine Development

By Paola Hernández
Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline PLC will be teaming up with rivals for the development of a potential COVID-19 vaccine.

Universal Mask Wearing Could Save 130,000 Lives by February

By Paola Hernández
Universal mask wearing could prevent 130,000 deaths from the coronavirus by the end of February 2021, a new study said Friday.
Multi-State Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meats Hospitalize 10, One Dead

Multi-State Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meats Hospitalize 10, One Dead

By Paola Hernández
Listeria contamination in a multi-state outbreak linked to deli meats leave ten people hospitalized and one person killed.

AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson to Resume Testing of COVID-19 Vaccines in US

By Paola Hernández
COVID-19 vaccine makers AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson have announced that they will resume their paused coronavirus vaccine trials in the United States.
Hispanic Women More Vulnerable to COVID-19 During Pregnancy, Study Finds

Hispanic Women More Vulnerable to COVID-19 During Pregnancy, Study Finds

By Paola Hernández
A new study finds that Hispanic pregnant women in the Southern United States are twice likely to have coronavirus than non-Hispanic women.

Mental Health Services During COVID-19 on High Demand Among Latinos, but Supply Runs Low

By Paola Hernández
Many Latinos are suffering from the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, but services to help them psychologically are running low.
Maker Of Coronavirus Trial Drug Remdesivir, Gilead Sciences. Inc., Reports Positive Data Coming From Trials

Remdesivir Becomes First Coronavirus Treatment to Receive FDA Approval

By Paola Hernández
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved remdesivir as a coronavirus treatment, Gilead Sciences said Thursday.

Scientists Accidentally Discover New, Mysterious Organ in Center of Head

By Paola Hernández
Scientists discovered a new and mysterious organ in the center of the head while doctors examine patients with prostate tumor.
COVID-19 Vaccine Likely to Reach Vulnerable Americans by End of Year

COVID-19 Vaccine Likely to Reach Vulnerable Americans by End of Year

By Paola Hernández
Most vulnerable Americans can be given a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the year, said Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar Wednesday.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Committee: Here's How the US FDA Chooses a Vaccine

By Paola Hernández
A vaccine goes to three different stages of human clinical trials to test its safety and effectiveness. Here are some important facts that you should know about how the vaccine is approved.
FILE PHOTO: A test tube labelled with the vaccine is seen in front of AstraZeneca logo in this illustration taken

Brazil to Continue COVID Vaccine Trial After Volunteer Dies

By Paola Hernández
A COVID-19 vaccine trial in Brazil will push through even after the death of one of its volunteers. A COVID-19 vaccine trial in Brazil will push through even after the death of one of its volunteers.
CDC Adds New Definition of COVID-19 Close Contact

CDC Expands COVID-19 'Close Contact' Definition

By Paola Hernández
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its definition of close contact of an individual with COVID-19.
Mouthwash Could Inactivate Spread of Human Coronavirus, Study Says

Mouthwash Could Inactivate Spread of Human Coronavirus, Study Says

By Paola Hernández
Using mouthwash can help lower the spread and transmission of the coronavirus, as per a new study. Using mouthwash can help lower the spread and transmission of the coronavirus, as per a new study.
Venezuelan Migrants Stranded in Bogota as Maduro Restricts Returns During Coronavirus Pandemic

Venezuela to Use Russian, Chinese Coronavirus Vaccines

By Paola Hernández
Venezuela is planning to use Russian and Chinese vaccines for its citizens, said President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday.
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