Blood Test May Help Identify Severity Of COVID-19 Cases, Says Study
A study revealed that a simple blood test can determine coronavirus patients’ severity of illness, risk of death.
Drug Company Faces Charges After Claiming Its Vitamin D Product Can Lower COVID-19 Risk
Prosecutors accuse a company in Georgia of falsely claiming the product they sell lowers the risk of contracting COVID-19.
Antibiotic-Resistant Meningitis Found In Baby, Highlights Need For More Study Into Such Infections
Doctors discovered there was an enzyme in the baby's meningitis which made the bacteria resistant to certain antibiotics.
Cancer And Coronavirus: Study Suggests Chemotherapy Not Risky For Patients With COVID-19
Cancer treatments like chemotherapy and immunotherapy do not pose a risk to the survival of COVID-19 patients.
Researchers Test Face Masks, Reveal Least Effective Type Against Coronavirus
Researchers tested different types of masks to determine which are the least effective.
Georgia High School Moves To Online Learning After 6 Students Test Positive For COVID-19
Paulding County School District superintendent said the school will be cleaned thoroughly and disinfected.
Bluegrass Sausages Might Be Contaminated With Listeria, USDA Warns
The agency clarified they did not issue a recall because they believe the sausages are not on the market anymore and are past their freeze-by dates. But, they expressed concern these contaminated sausages may have found their way to consumers' freezers.
11 Children Hospitalized With Rare Coronavirus-Related Inflammatory Syndrome In Washington State
Eleven children in Washington state ended up hospitalized due to a rare condition related to coronavirus.
Three Types Of Nasal Sprays Recalled Over High Levels Of Desmopressin
It was found that the nasal sprays contain excessive amounts of desmopressin, a man-made hormone used to treat conditions like diabetes.
Doctors Studying Multiple Sclerosis Drug For COVID-19 Treatment
They are planning to combine the drug interferon beta-1a, marketed under the brand name Rebif, with remdesivir in ongoing clinical trials.
Georgia School Opening: Class Quarantines After Second Grader Tests Positive For COVID-19
Cherokee County, where the school is located, recommends children should wear face coverings in case social distancing is not possible.
Moderna’s Experimental Coronavirus Vaccine Could Cost Far More Than Other Treatments
The initial dose of Moderna's experimental vaccine will cost between $32 and $37.
91 Infected With Coronavirus After COVID-19 Positive Man Attends Ohio Church Service
Nearly 100 people in Ohio got infected by the coronavirus after a COVID-positive man attended church service.
4 Adults Die After Drinking Hand Sanitizer, CDC Issues Warning
Four die and 11 are hospitalized in the coronavirus-plagued Southwest after ingesting methanol-based gels.
Vitamin D Supplements Do Not Improve Mood Nor Alleviate Depression: Study
Vitamin D is popular due to its benefits to bone and metabolic health. However, randomized trials did not support other perceived extraneous benefits of the vitamin.
CDC Warns Of Possible Outbreak Of Acute Flaccid Myelitis Among Children In 2020
Acute flaccid myelitis causes paralysis and usually peaks every two years from August to November.
Using Hand Sanitizer To Clean Dog's Paws May Cause More Harm Than Good
Experts suggest using hand sanitizers to clean dog's paws is potentially dangerous due to its drying effects.
COVID-19 Treatment: Many Patients Received 'Useless' Antibiotics, New Study Says
More than 70% of coronavirus patients received antibiotics during the early days of the pandemic, a new study reveals.
Rare But Possible: Taking Diabetes, Cholesterol Drugs Together May Cause Toxicity
Taking diabetes drug canagliflozin with cholesterol-lowering medicine Crestor may trigger statin toxicity.
Experts See Nothing Wrong With Breastfeeding After Anesthesia
Newly published medical guidelines say moms who received anesthesia can continue breastfeeding.
Frontline Medical Workers With PPE Still At Risk Of Contracting COVID-19
Paramedics, who are typically the first to see ailing patients, are at a higher risk of contracting COVID-19 when compared to other health workers.
CDC Warns Against Using 3 Types Of Onions Following Salmonella Outbreak In 34 States
CDC officials identified red onion, which originated from Thomas International in Bakersfield, California, as the likely source of the salmonella infection.
College Students May Need COVID-19 Testing Every 2-3 Days To Ensure Campus Safety, Study Says
Researchers say testing is necessary to prevent outbreaks that endanger vulnerable people within campuses as well as the surrounding community.
Coronavirus Update: Some Recovered Patients Suffer From Hearing Problems, Study Finds
Researchers conducted a phone survey of 120 patients in the United Kingdom who were hospitalized due to COVID-19.
Georgia Camp Shuts After Coronavirus Outbreak, Campers Were Not Required To Wear Masks
The campers were between six and 19 and the staffers were mostly teens.
Syphilis Cases In Alaska Surge, Health Officials Getting Anxious Amid Pandemic
Alaska health officials observe an increase of over 100% in syphilis cases as coronavirus further complicates the medical response.
First Human Infection Of West Nile Virus Seen In Los Angeles County
Amid the pandemic, San Fernando Valley region faces the first two cases of West Nile Virus infection.
Heavy Drinkers More At Risk For Dementia According To New Study
Experts classify brain injury, air pollution and heavy drinking as dementia risk factors.
Coronavirus Infection: Kids Can Spread Virus As Much As Adults Can, Recent Study Finds
[HOLD] A recent study casts doubt on the idea that COVID-19 positive kids cannot spread infection.
Coronavirus Update: CDC Issues New Guidance, Shortens Isolation Period Of COVID-19 Patients
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says most coronavirus-positive individuals are no longer infectious after having symptoms for 10 days.