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Does the Federal Health Information Privacy Law Protect President Trump?
Experts agree that Trump is protected by HIPAA, but several noted there are exceptions to its protections — stirring debate over the airwaves and on Twitter regarding what information about the president's health should be released.
'An Embarrasment': Trump Tweet Angers Pandemic Survivors
"I'm so glad that he appears to be doing well, that he has doctors who can give him experimental drugs that aren't available to the masses," says one survivor. "For the rest of us, who are trying to protect ourselves, that behavior is an embarrassment."
New York to Impose New Shutdowns in Coronavirus Hotspots
New York state will reinstate restrictions on businesses, houses of worship and schools in and near areas where coronavirus cases are spiking, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday, saying the severity of shutdowns would vary by proximity to the hot spots.
Ethicists Say Trump Special Treatment Raises Fairness Issues
The special treatment President Trump received to access an experimental COVID-19 drug raises fairness issues that start with the flawed health care system many Americans endure and end with the public's right to know more about his condition, experts say
Coronavirus Saliva Tests Start to Catch On
Eight months into the pandemic, the move toward saliva screening is gaining traction, with tens of thousands of people across the country undergoing such testing daily.
New Poll: COVID Hitting LGBTQ Youth Harder
A new poll shows that while the COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on everyone, it's been worse for LGBTQ youth.
How Do You Politely Ask Someone to Wear a Mask?
"Someone feels less threatened when you say, 'Here's what the experts say'," says one behavioral scientist.
White House Nixes Updated FDA Guidelines on Vaccine Approval
At issue was the FDA's planned instruction that vaccine developers follow patients enrolled in their trials for at least two months to rule out safety issues
How Long Could I be Contagious Before a Positive Virus Test?
Studies have shown that people may be contagious for about two days before developing COVID-19 symptoms.
5 Things to Know About a COVID Vaccine: It Won't Be a 'Magic Wand'
Dozens of vaccine candidates are in various testing stages around the world, with 11 in the last stage of preapproval clinical trials. One or more may prove safe and effective and enter the market in the coming months. What then?
Terminally Ill Transgender Woman Helps Launch World's Largest Book Exchange
An unlikely partnership between a terminally ill transgender woman and a young documentary filmmaker has led to the world's largest book exchange.
Sexual Minorities More Likely to Suffer From Migraines Study Finds
A new study found that sexual minorities are more likely than heterosexuals to regularly experience migraines.
Trump's Diagnosis Shows U.S. Vulnerability to the Coronavirus
President Donald Trump's startling COVID-19 diagnosis serves as a cruel reminder of the pervasive spread of the coronavirus and shows how tenuous of a grip the nation has on the crisis, health experts said.
Old Drug Turned 'Cash Cow' as Company Pumped Price to $40K a Vial
The seizure drug Acthar was a "premium-priced product" with a "robust cash flow profile" that would help the company "achieve aspirational goals with a single transaction," according to the company's internal discussions.
To Free Doctors From Computers, Far-Flung Scribes Are Now Taking Notes For Them
Augmedix, a startup with 1,000 medical scribes in South Asia and the U.S., is part of a growing industry that profits from a confluence of health care trends — including, now, the pandemic — that are dispersing patient care around the globe.
Top Trump Aide Hope Hicks Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Hope Hicks, one of President Donald Trump's closest aides, has tested positive for the coronavirus after spending time in close proximity to the president this week.
The Mask Hypocrisy: How COVID Memos Contradict the White House's Public Face
The mixed messages and ensuing confusion leave governors, and often state and local health officials, holding the bag of political consequences.
We Freely Wear Seat Belts. Why Can't We Learn to Wear Masks?
A big part of the reason adherence has been so variable is that governors generally declare the mandates, and local and city officials are left to decide how to enforce them.
Push to Bring Coronavirus Vaccines to the Poor Faces Trouble
An ambitious humanitarian project to deliver coronavirus vaccines to the world's poorest people is facing potential shortages of money, cargo planes, refrigeration and vaccines themselves.
Post-COVID Clinics Get Jump-Start From Patients With Lingering Illness
A small but growing number of clinics are emerging to treat and study those who have had the unpredictable coronavirus.