Health

UNICEF Stockpiles Syringes in Preparation for COVID-19 Vaccine

UNICEF, the United Nations' children's agency, announced Monday that it is stockpiling hundreds of millions of syringes as part of their preparation for a COVID-19 vaccine.
Trump Admin: COVID-19 Tests Taking Longer Than Two Days to Be Completed Will See Pay Cuts

Trump Admin: COVID-19 Test Results Taking Longer Than 2 Days Will See Pay Cuts

Labs that take longer than two days to deliver COVID-19 test results will see pay cuts on Jan. 1. Labs that take longer than two days to deliver COVID-19 test results will see pay cuts on Jan.
Dia De Los Muertos

Día de los Muertos Should be Celebrated at Home Due to Coronavirus, Officials Say

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, will have to be a more subdued celebration this year due to the coronavirus.
Governor Gavin Newsom Announces He Will Sign Moratorium On Executions In California

Newsom Says California Will Review FDA-Approved Coronavirus Vaccines

California Governor Gavin Newsom said Monday that the state will independently review coronavirus vaccines before distributing.
COVID-19 Patient

Expert Warns US Will Enter Darkest Part of the Pandemic Until a Vaccine in 2021 is Available

An infectious disease expert warned that the U.S. will enter the darkest part of the global pandemic while waiting for a safe and effective vaccine.
Vitamin Supplements

Do You Really Need Supplements to Fight COVID-19? Here's What We Know

COVID-19 has made many consumers fall victim to supplements advertising themselves as protection against the disease, but can supplements really do that?
FILE PHOTO: Fauci, Redfield testify at U.S. Senate hearing on coronavirus response in Washington

COVID-19 Crisis: Fauci Does Not Support Temporary National Lockdown

Dr. Anthony Fauci said he is not ready to push for a national lockdown in the U.S. despite the country's growing number of COVID-19 cases and deaths.
Trump Bans US Investments in Companies Linked to Chinese Military

Trump Signs Law Making 988 National Suicide Hotline Starting 2022

President Donald trump signed a bill that designated 988 as the universal phone number for the national suicide prevention hotline starting 2022.
Barcelona's Health Workers Mobilized Amid Covid-19 Surge

Why Halting COVID Vaccine Trials is No Reason to Worry

COVID vaccine trials have been halted lately, but experts say these pauses are good signs and no reason to worry.
FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: A sign is pictured outside Pfizer Headquarters in the Manhattan borough of New York City

Pfizer to Seek FDA Approval for COVID-19 Vaccine After Election

Pfizer said their company will not ask for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for their COVID-19 vaccine candidate until after the election.

Texas Teen Wins $25,000 for Creating Potential COVID-19 Treatment

A 14-year-old Texas girl won $25,000 for developing a potential treatment for COVID-19. A 14-year-old Texas girl won $25,000 for developing a potential treatment for COVID-19.
How to Get Your Grandparents to Exercise the Fun Way

How to Get Your Grandparents to Exercise the Fun Way

With the Corona Pandemic limiting the ways most people got their exercise in, it has become increasingly more difficult for families to get the older members of their households to get the requisite exercise they need. Physical activity is especially essential for people who are past a certain age to keep their health intact.
Us Covid-19 Cases to Approach Third Peak with More Deaths in Winter

US COVID-19 Cases Surpass 8 Million Mark

The COVID-19 cases in the United States have surpassed the eight million mark on Friday as health officials struggle to battle the rising rate of infections.

Why You Should Include Kojic Acid to Your Skincare Routine

Acids have officially become one of the modern magic of the skincare industry. Acids have officially become one of the modern magics of the skincare industry.
Fauci Says Herd Immunity for COVID-19  Is 'Dangerous’ and ‘Nonsense’

Fauci Warns Herd Immunity for COVID-19 is 'Dangerous' and 'Nonsense'

Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, said that letting the COVID-19 spread to have herd immunity is nonsense and dangerous.
CDC Says COVID-19 Vaccine May Not Be Given to Children at First

CDC Says COVID-19 Vaccine May Not Be Given to Children and Pregnant Women at First

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that COVID-19 vaccines may not be recommended for children at first when they are already available.
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Global Study on Remdesivir Finally Released!

The World Health Organization (WHO) has finally released the data on a global study conducted over the use of antiviral drug Remdesivir as a treatment for COVID-19 patients.

Latino, Black COVID-19 Death Rates Fall in LA County Due to Workplace Crackdowns

The decline in COVID-19 cases and deaths among Latino and Black people was caused by aggressive workplace health enforcement, said Los Angeles County officials.

Chicago's South Side Leaders Seek to Change Healthcare Model in Latino Community

Distinct leaders in the South Side of Chicago are eyeing to create a new health care model to address chronic illness and the COVID-19 pandemic that widely affects the Latino community, as well as Blacks.
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FDA Approves World's First Successful Ebola Treatment

An Ebola virus treatment received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday.