Health

New Study Suggests Younger Kids Might Be Greater COVID-19 Carriers

Parents and teachers alike are worrying over school reopening plans in fall. Many parents have resorted to providing solutions in giving their children the education they need.
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Brazil's First Lady Tests Positive for COVID-19

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro's wife has tested positive for COVID-19, according to an official statement on Thursday.

Are There Medications to Treat COVID-19? Here's What We Know

Pharmaceutical giants are still in the race of finding the vaccine that could prevent the further spread of COVID-19. Fortunately, there are drugs that had reportedly shown efficacy in treating the disease.
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Phoenix Sued Over Immigrants Not Receiving COVID-19 Relief Funds

Two nonprofit groups in Arizona have sued the city of Phoenix in the federal court for not including some immigrants in the recent COVID-19 relief aid.
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New Studies Suggest COVID-19 Patients Suffer Temporary Brain Dysfunction

Several studies and reports suggest that COVID-19 patients suffer neurological complications or temporary brain dysfunction ranging from loss of smell to stroke.
Study Claims Being Tall Raises the Risk of Getting COVID-19

New Study Claims The Taller You Are, The Higher Risk of Getting COVID-19

Long, tall Sally would not be happy with this new study. Why? Because in this time of pandemic, to be tall may not be an advantage as a study claims that taller people have a higher risk of acquiring COVID-19.

New Study Links Spring School Closures to Decline in COVID-19 Cases and Deaths

School closures in spring resulted to reductions in COVID-19 cases and deaths by up to 60 percent in some areas of the country, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) on Wednesday.published in the medical journal JAMA on Wednesday.

COVID-19 Cases in Texas Nursing Homes More Than Double in a Month

The number of COVID-19 cases in Texas nursing homes has significantly increased this month, with 8,291 confirmed cases on Monday.
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Hundreds of Bayside High Grads to Quarantine, COVID-19 Case Linked to Graduation Rites

Around 300 Bayside High School graduates and their guests have been asked to quarantine after state health officials said one attendee at Saturday's ceremony was positive of COVID-19.

COVID-19 Survivor Loses Most of His Fingers Due to Complications

Gregg Garfield managed to win the battle against COVID-19, but lost almost all of his fingers. Here is why it happened.

New Survey Shows Latinos Worry More Than Other Californians on COVID-19 Effects

The current health crisis has no doubt brought new worries to people's minds. A lot of information circulating on social media about the COVID-19 can trigger anxiety and stress.
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Why is Disney World Banning Valved Masks?

Disney World changed its park rules Monday with a ban on valved masks. A ban was also put in place for masks made of mesh material and those will holes in them.

California Gov. Newsom Eyes $52 Million Funding for Central Valley Coronavirus Response

California Governor Gavin Newsom said a $52 million funding is eyed for Latinos in the Central Valley area as they have been disproportionately harmed by the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Jair Bolsonaro

Bolsonaro Proudly Announces New Negative COVID-19 Test Result

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) thrice, announced on Saturday that he already tested negative for the virus.
COVID-19 Study

New Study Shows Other Strategies to Combat COVID-19 and Reduce its Symptoms

A new study found out other ways on how to combat COVID-19 and mitigate or reduce its symptoms while waiting for the vaccine.
Covid-19 Famous Victims

Coronavirus Spares No One: Famous Personalities Who Are COVID-19 Positive

People, who are older than 60 years old and some who have pre-existing health conditions such as lungs or heart disease and diabetes, are more vulnerable to COVID-19.
Coronavirus Pneumonia Outbreaks In China

COVID-19 Explained: Why Do Asymptomatic Cases Happen?

Aysmptomatic and pre-symptomatic individuals are said to cause over 40 percent of the coronavirus infections.
Health Professionals At Work During their Shift at the ICU of Mater Dei Hospital in Belo Horizonte Amidst the Coronavirus (COVID 19) Pandemic

Fact Check: Can COVID-19 Vaccine Alter Your DNA?

A US-based osteopath recently posted a video claiming the vaccine could genetically modify humans. Is there any truth to her claims?
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People With Disabilities Continue to Face Problems Over Voting Rights

Persons with disabilities still continue to face discrimination in their right to vote even after the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law 30 years ago.
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New Study Shows Homemade Face Masks Can Be Most Effective

A new study shows the right and effective homemade face masks that can help stop the spread and transmission of coronavirus.