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Making Money Off Masks, COVID-Spawned Chain Store Aims to Become Obsolete
The store is called COVID-19 Essentials. And it may well be the country's first retail chain dedicated solely to an infectious disease.
Possible Safety Issues Pause COVID-19 Antibody Study
Independent monitors have paused enrollment in a study testing the COVID-19 antiviral drug remdesivir plus an experimental antibody therapy being developed by Eli Lilly that's similar to a treatment President Donald Trump recently received.
SCOTUS Declines to Review Court Ruling Ordering Medically Necessary Care for Transgender Prisoner
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review a federal court decision ordering the Idaho Department of Corrections (IDOC) to provide medically necessary gender confirmation surgery to Adree Edmo, a transgender woman.
Black Doctors Work to Make Coronavirus Testing More Equitable
Black Philadelphians contract the coronavirus at a rate nearly twice that of their white counterparts. They also are more likely to have severe cases of the virus. One doctor is determined to make a difference.
New Angst for Caregivers in Time of COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has thrust many Americans into the role of caring for an older or disabled loved one for the first time, a new poll finds.
How Long Can You Expect a COVID-19 Illness to Last?
How long can you expect a COVID-19 illness to last? Short answer: It depends. But there are a number of factors to consider.
Anderson Cooper Slams Trump, Comparing Him Those with HIV Who Can Be Arrested
After the vice presidential debate Wednesday, Anderson Cooper slammed President Donald Trump for his "reckless behavior since his diagnosis with Covid-19."
Trump Claims He's Free of Virus, Ready for Campaign Trail
President Donald Trump on Sunday declared he was ready to return to the campaign trail despite unanswered questions about his health on the eve of a Florida rally meant to kick off the stretch run before Election Day.
Stigma Against D.O.s Had Been Dissipating Until Trump's Doctor Took the Spotlight
Do you know if your primary care doctor is a D.O. or M.D.? President Trump's physician, Dr. Sean Conley, is shining a spotlight on an age-old debate.
Doctor Says Trump Won't Transmit Virus, Stays Mum on Tests
The White House doctor said that President Trump was no longer at risk of transmitting the coronavirus but did not say explicitly whether Trump had tested negative for it.
Heart Health Report Aims to Bolster Research, Boost Care for LGBTQ Patients
LGBTQ adults face distinct threats to their heart health — and health care providers can do more to identify and thwart those risks, says a new report that aims to point the way toward better research and care.
5 Health Tips for National Coming Out Day
While many people consider how expressing their authentic sexual orientation and/or gender identity may affect their relationships when coming out, it's equally important to take ownership of your medical needs.
Lesson Not Learned: Europe Unprepared as 2nd Virus Wave Hits
Europe's second wave of coronavirus infections has struck well before flu season even started, with intensive care wards filling up again and bars shutting down. Making matters worse, authorities say, is a widespread case of "COVID-fatigue."
Moved by Plight of Young Heart Patient, Stranger Pays His Hospital Bill
"The system still failed me," says heart patient Matthew Fentress, 31. "It was humanity that stepped up."
Why Won't White House Say When Trump Last Tested Negative?
It is a basic, crucial question and one the White House refuses to answer: When was President Donald Trump's last negative test for the coronavirus before he tested positive last week?
Trump Official Says Vaccine Expected Starting in January
A Trump administration official leading the response to the coronavirus pandemic says the U.S. can expect delivery of a vaccine starting in January 2021.
HHS Awards $2.4 Billion in HIV/AIDS Grants
The funding supports a comprehensive system of HIV primary medical care, medication and essential support services vital to improving the health quality of more than half a million people with HIV in the United States.
CAN Community Health Opens New HIV Clinic in Tarrant County
CAN Community Health (CAN) has announced that it is adding a new health clinic in Arlington, Texas, delivering HIV medical care and services to patients regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.
Being Outside Doesn't Mean You're Safe From COVID-19
If you think you're safe from the coronavirus just because you're outdoors, think again. While the wind and the large volume of air make the outdoors less risky than being indoors, circumstances matter.
Hard Lives Made Harder by COVID: Homeless Endure a 'Slow-Moving Train Wreck'
"It's a disgrace that the richest state in the richest nation — succeeding across so many sectors — is falling so far behind to properly house, heal and humanely treat so many of its own people," says California governor Gavin Newsom.