Why is COVID-19 Deadlier for Men?
When it comes to surviving critical cases of COVID-19, it appears that men draw the short straw.
Pandemic Presents New Hurdles, And Hope, For People Struggling With Addiction
The coronavirus pandemic has largely eclipsed the conversation around the opioid crisis. But the crisis still rages on despite business closures, the cancellation of in-person treatment appointments and the strain on many addiction resources.
Could Antibody Injections Fight COVID-19?
To stop the spread of COVID-19, billions of people will need to have antibodies to protect against the new coronavirus. How can we isolate and produce neutralizing antibodies in large enough quantities to serve everyone who needs them?
Antibody Tests Were Hailed As Way To End Lockdowns. Instead, They Cause Confusion.
Researchers tested twelve different antibody tests and found all but one turned up false positives — implying that someone had antibodies when they didn't ? with false-positive rates reaching as high as 16%.
How to Stay Safe While Eating Out: Advice From an Infectious Disease Expert
What should you look out for, and how can you and the restaurant reduce the risk? Here are answers to a few common questions.
How Should I Clean and Store My Face Mask?
Cloth face masks worn during the coronavirus pandemic should be washed regularly, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Nurse Shares Story, Body Transformation After Fighting COVID-19
A healthcare worker known on social media as The Bearded Nurse is sharing his story and his body transformation after spending six weeks in a hospital, battling COVID-19.
How to Safely Buy Groceries in a Pandemic
Wear a mask, but skip the gloves. Don't sanitize the apples. And if you are older than 65, it's probably best to still order your groceries online.
Heading Back to Work? 4 Ways to Protect Your Immune System
As businesses begin to open back up and people prepare to re-enter the workplace, they should not let their guard down. This is especially important for the most vulnerable, including those with autoimmunity (AI).
Tourists, Beware: Foreign Visitors' Travel Health Insurance Might Exclude Pandemics
Many plans offer health care coverage in case a person needs medical attention during a trip. But policies vary tremendously by company -containing limits on payouts, copayments and circumstances, such as whether they cover an evacuation.
NIH Director: Large-Scale Vaccine Testing Expected by July
Having a COVID-19 vaccine by January is "a stretch goal," but the head of the National Institutes of Health is gearing up for a master experiment to rapidly tell if any really work.
Coronavirus Binging: What's Behind the Urge to Eat Like a Kid?
Sales of frozen pizza have almost doubled. Sales of frozen appetizers and snacks — think Bagel Bites — are over a third, while ice cream sales have increased 36%.
How Long Before We Know if Re-openings Cause Virus Spikes?
Getting the timing right is complicated. Disease trackers note the impossibility of seeing clearly what's happening without widespread testing.
Survey Released to Understand Black LGBTQ COVID-19 Experience
A new survey, "COVID While Black and Queer," will find crucial data on how Black LGBTQ people are weathering the pandemic at a time when data shows Black communities comprise 60% of COVID-19 deaths in the U.S.
Fauci Warns of 'Suffering and Death' if U.S. Opens Too Soon
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, is warning Congress that reopening the economy too soon during the coronavirus pandemic will result in "needless suffering and death."
Homophobia Threatens to Hamper South Korea's Virus Campaign
As South Korea faces a new spike in coronavirus infections thought to be linked to nightspots in Seoul, including several popular with gay men, it's also seeing rising homophobia that's making it hard for sexual minorities to come forward to be tested.
How COVID Colors The Salon Experience
As salons reopen in much of the country, they must navigate new government guidelines designed to balance a restart of the economy against the possibility of reigniting the pandemic.
What Needs to Go Right to Get a Coronavirus Vaccine in 12-18 Months?
Researchers around the world are innovating the process of vaccine development in real time to develop a vaccine as fast as possible. So how close are we to a vaccine?
Exercise May Help Reduce Risk of Deadly COVID-19 Complication: ARDS
One researcher explains the science behind his theory that the protective role of exercise-induced antioxidant enzymes may be beneficial in the fight against COVID-19.
Watch: Barbra Streisand Shares Emotional Music Vid for Frontline COVID-19 Workers
Barbra Streisand is sharing a music video to celebrate those fighting on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic and honor first responders.