Health

Experts Unravel Four Medical Queries on COVID-19

Experts unraveled the four critical medical questions on COVID-19 that continue to devastate lives and economies around the globe for over half a year now.

More Latinos in California are Dying of COVID-19

Latinos are dying of COVID-19 in California at higher rates than other groups, and there are many factors that come into play.
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Government Wants COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Ready by November

The country's COVID-19 task force, Operation Warp Speed, is urging its partners to be ready to start distributing the COVID-19 vaccine by Nov. 1.
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Trump Grants Emergency Authorization of Convalescent Plasma Treatment for COVID-19

President Donald Trump has approved an emergency authorization of convalescent plasma treatment for COVID-19 patients, calling it a "major breakthrough."
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These Small Everyday Activities Put You at COVID-19 Risk

Everyday activities are a thing of routine. They're also the kinds of things that you had to think through when COVID-19 risks became a concern for many.
COVID-19 Disease is in Your Blood if the Body Manifests these Scary Signs

COVID-19 May Be in Your Blood If Body Exhibits These Scary Signs

Here are some of the warning signs that COVID-19 may be in your bloodstream. One of the most common effects of COVID-19, a respiratory illness, is severe damage to the lungs that makes it difficult for a person to breath or even impossible to breath, especially to those who are severely affected by the virus.
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FDA: Utraviolet UVC Sanitizer Against Covid-19 Is Not Always Safe

The Food and Drug Administration has warned that ultraviolet UVC sanitizers used against COVID-19 have limited use and are dangerous to a person's health.

COVID-19: Singing Not Riskier Than Talking, New Study Suggests

Singing is not riskier than talking when it comes to risk of spreading the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), but volume matters.
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Peaches May Be Linked to Salmonella Outbreak that Sickened 68 People

Peaches are being studied for a potential link to the salmonella outbreak that affected 68 people in nine different states, said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

LA Sees Decline in Latino Coronavirus Deaths

Los Angeles County health officials found promising numbers in their fights against the novel coronavirus on Wednesday, especially in deaths among Latinos.

CDC Wants Sewage Systems Across the Country Tested for COVID-19

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention, together with the nation's Department of Health and Human Services, will start working with state, local, and tribal health departments to test sewage systems for COVID-19.
Convalescent plasma from a recovered coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patient at Bloodworks Northwest

FDA Puts Emergency Approval for Blood Plasma as COVID-19 Treatment on Hold

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) put the emergency use authorization for blood plasma as a COVID-19 Treatment on hold, reported The New York Times.
Nursing Home COVID-19 Cases Increase by Nearly 80% Earlier in Summer

COVID-19 Cases in US Nursing Homes Increase by Nearly 80% Earlier This Summer

COVID-19 cases at nursing homes in the United States increased by almost 80 percent this summer because of the rampant spread of the coronavirus across the South and West coast areas.

Trump Eyes Unproven Plant Extract for COVID-19 Treatment

President Donald Trump said he is open to looking at a toxic botanical plant extract as a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) treatment.

COVID-19 Latino Patient Recovery: A Miracle After Beating the Virus, Two Blood Clots, and a Stroke

A COVID-19 Latino patient endured coronavirus, two blood clots, and a stroke. Tito Velasquez, who courageously conquered the disease, finally returns to his family after 111 days in four different facilities.
Coronavirus Pandemic Causes Climate Of Anxiety And Changing Routines In America

COVID-19 Now Third Leading Cause of Death in US

COVID-19 is now the third leading cause of death in the United States, said former Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director Dr. Thomas Frieden.
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Counseling in the New Normal World for Students

School Guidance Counselor and facilitator play a very important role for students most especially in this time of global pandemic where students are psychologically affected.
Hollywood High School Students And Teachers Prepare For Coming School Year

L.A. Schools Begin Ambitious COVID-19 Initiative for Students, Staffs

The Los Angeles Unified School District announced Sunday that they will launch an ambitious COVID-19 initiative for all students, staffs, and their families.
Florida Volunteers Take Part In COVID-19 Vaccine Trials

Coronavirus Vaccine Trials Have Been Slow to Recruit Latino People

Coronavirus vaccine trials have become multi-billion dollar efforts, but they haven't recruited enough minorities like Latinos.

Fighting COVID-19: Groom Marries Fiancée from Hospital Bed

A groom who contracted COVID-19 managed to marry his fiancée from a hospital bed. A groom who contracted COVID-19 managed to marry his fiancée from a hospital bed.