HEALTH

The worst appears to be far from over as the COVID-19 death toll in New York City reached more than 1,500 on Thursday, with over 10,000 patients hospitalized.

Doctors have observed that a tiny percentage of coronavirus patients showing neurological symptoms such as seizures and stroke.

University of Pittsburgh scientists are saying they may have found a potential vaccine for the coronavirus disease.

It has been several days when the sight of the 1,000-bed Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort brought much hope and cheer as it sailed into the New York Harbor. Expectations were dashed when the ship has only taken in 20 patients so far.

As COVID-19 death toll in the US reaches 6,088, attention has turned to a ventilator shortage even though there are studies that show it might not even be the total solution.

A woman from Ohio laments how coronavirus has destroyed her family by killing her brother and parents while her husband is on life support fighting to live, according to reports.

The case increase is feared to be related to adult entertainment and nightlife.

Smoking during the COVID-19 increases your risk of developing lung damage, which can impact your response to the infection.

Coronavirus cases continue to increase on a global scale but health experts say it may take time for those infected to begin showing symptoms. What is the period of incubation of the deadly disease?

A man in Thailand who was posthumously confirmed positive for COVID-19 was seen on a surveillance footage spitting on an unidentified train passenger. He was then seen vomiting and coughing before he dropped dead in front of a toilet. Authorities are looking for the unidentified passenger who was exposed to the patient.

Here's why you can and what you should remember if you want to wear a face mask.

The bottom line is that we just don't know anything yet!

Iceland's comprehensive testing has confirmed how people have been transmitting the deadly new coronavirus.

Ventilators are vital in helping COVID-19 patients who have breathing difficulties, but hospitals across the nation are faced with a serious shortage of this life-saving device.

The coronavirus pandemic has led to a lot of people staying indoors and going out only for essentials. If you have a dental emergency, however, what should you do?

U.S. COVID-19 medicos face mental illnesses.

Coronavirus continues to lay desolation in New York City on Wednesday as it added 278 more in the list of fatalities due to the deadly COVID-19.

As COVID-19 continues to spread, more patients are starting report having symptoms not included in the list provided by the health bodies, and one of these is popping ear pain.

A CDC report has warned people suffering from chronic conditions like heart and lung diseases, as well as diabetes, are at a higher risk of being hospitalized due to COVID-19.

The neurological complications of the deadly novel coronavirus remain unclear.

The captain of USS Theodore Roosevelt, a US nuclear aircraft carrier, is asking the Navy to help contain what appears to be an onboard outbreak. Reports say that the captain has issued a rare SOS message to the Navy brass, asking for his entire crew to be quarantined to contain the virus’ spread.

The White House has just issued a grim projection. Officials say that the death toll in the United States could reach from 100,000 to 240,000 Americans even if social distancing measures are observed. This developed as President Trump warned of rough times ahead.

The nurse told investigators that he killed her because she gave him the coronavirus.

Patients could still be engaging in normal activities at the time when they are most contagious.

A group of students from the University of Texas at Austin was found to be infected with COVID-19 after their spring break trip to Mexico. Health officials said that the 28 were among the 70 students who went to Cabo San Lucas aboard a chartered plane more than a week ago.

America’s top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, debunked a recently published study saying the coronavirus can travel up to 27 feet in the air. The research also claimed that it can linger airborne for several hours, which Dr. Fauci called “terribly misleading.”

The rapid spread of coronavirus has caused health experts and government officials to call on the public to observe good hygiene practices. The measure hiked the popularity of the hand wash, making it one of the most saleable products in the market. A doctor, however, is asking people to be cautious when choosing what hand washes to buy because there are some with ingredients known to weaken your body's natural defenses.

Elective surgeries, including cancer biopsies, are being canceled at many hospitals in the U.S. amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

When taken alongside lifestyle therapies, liraglutide, the FDA approved drug, can be very effective in managing weight among obese adolescents.