Health

Is Herd Immunity Reliable? Scientists Say It Will Just Kill People

Over 80 researchers said that the idea of herd immunity is a dangerous notion unsupported by the scientific evidence.
Colombian Scientists Research Advancements On Convalescent Plasma For COVID-19 Treatment

Blood Type May Affect Risk for Severe COVID-19, Studies Suggest

Blood type may play a role in the risk of becoming infected with COVID-19 or developing severe complications, suggested two studies published Wednesday.
COVID-19: This Face Mask Mistake Can Make You Sick Instead, Study Claims

COVID-19: This Face Mask Mistake Can Make You Even Sick, Study Claims

A new study claims that a face mask mistake can make a person more likely to get infected with COVID-19.

Immunity May Not Be Possible: COVID-19 Reinfections Cause Severe Symptoms

Reports are showing that immunity might not be possible with COVID-19 since there were already documented cases of reinfection.
Mexico Pollution

Specks of Air Pollution Particles In Young Mexican Brains Linked To Alzheimer’s Disease

Scientists found particles in the brain stems which come from air pollution. They also discovered signs of molecular damage which is similar to that which leads to Alzheimer's Disease.
Eli Lilly Pauses COVID-19 Antiviral Drug Study, Saying Safety Is Top Concern

Eli Lilly Pauses COVID-19 Antiviral Drug Study, Saying Safety Is Top Concern

Eli Lilly confirmed on Tuesday that it is halting its COVID-19 antiviral drug remdesivir, as well as an experimental antibody being developed by the company.
FDA Clears Way for Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine, Millions of Doses To Be Shipped Right Away

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Will Include Children as Young as 12 to Bring the Shot to More People

Pfizer plans to make its COVID-19 vaccine available to more groups of people, including children as young as 12.
Daily Life In San Francisco Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

California Eases COVID-19 Restrictions, Allows 3 Households to Socialize

California has eased its COVID-19 restrictions Friday, now allowing at most three households to gather outdoors.
FACT CHECK: Will A COVID-19 Vaccination Be Mandatory Under Federal Law?

Johnson & Johnson Halts COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Due to 'Unexplained Illness'

Johnson & Johnson paused its advanced COVID-19 vaccine trial because of an unexplained illness in one of its volunteers.

COVID-19 Pandemic Death Toll Actually Higher Than What's Reported, New Research Says

COVID-19 pandemic deaths appear to be higher than what is counted and reported, says new research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Migrant Laborers Help New Orleans Re-Build

Latino Immigrant Workers Continue to Die on the Job, Study Says

The rise in Latino fatalities is especially seen among immigrant workers in three states. The same states noted a disproportionate share of Covid-19 cases and deaths among them.
Maker Of Coronavirus Trial Drug Remdesivir, Gilead Sciences. Inc., Reports Positive Data Coming From Trials

Most Promising COVID-19 Treatments So Far: Will There be a Vaccine Soon?

COVID-19 treatments are being studied all over the world, but not all show promise. (Photo : Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) A sign is posted in front of the Gilead Sciences headquarters on April 29, 2020 in Foster City, California.
Diabetes Drug Metformin Hydrochloride Recalls over Possible Cancer-Causing Ingredient

Diabetes Drug Metformin Hydrochloride Recalled Over Possible Cancer-Causing Ingredient

Metformin Hydrochloride, a drug prescribed to diabetic patients, has been recalled over the concerns that it might contain a large amount of cancer-causing ingredients.
Regeneron CEO Says US Gov’t Secured 300k Doses With $450 Million Contract

Regeneron CEO Says US Gov't Secured 300k Doses With $450 Million Contract

Regeneron CEO Leonard Schleifer said that US government has managed to secure around 300,000 doses of the antibody cocktail through a $450 million contract.
World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board session on the COVID-19 response in Geneva

WHO Warns Against Lockdowns to Combat COVID-19 Outbreaks

The World Health Organization (WHO) urged world leaders not to rely on lockdowns to combat COVID-19 outbreaks.
COVID-19 Patient Suffers Brain Damage Following Infection, Makes Scientists Concerned

COVID-19 Patient Suffers Brain Damage Following Infection, Makes Scientists Concerned

A COVID-19 patient with no respiratory symptoms for the virus suffered brain damage that caused concern for some scientists.
Vaccine

Homemade COVID-19 Vaccine: Does it Work and is it Safe?

An effective COVID-19 vaccine is a concern of most people all over the world, and now, some wonder if having it homemade is the way to go.
Pure Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Obvious Signs for People with No Visible Compulsions

Pure Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: How to Recognize the Symptoms

Here are the things to know about pure obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and its difference from the traditional OCD.
Lip inflammation

7 Subtle Symptoms of COVID-19 That You Should Watch Out For

The majority already knew the common COVID-19 symptoms such as fever, shortness of breathing, and dry cough but here are 7 lesser-known symptoms of this highly-communicable virus.
Fact Check: Did Experts Say Asymptomatic Patients Can’t Spread COVID-19?

Vitamin D May Help Treat COVID-19, New Research Shows

New research shows that vitamin D might help treat COVID-19 by reducing the severity of the infection.