Health Highlights: April 2, 2020
2020-04-02
U.S. Federal Inmates Confined to Cells Due to Coronavirus
Seemingly Healthy People Can Spread Coronavirus, Study Confirms
Dr. Anthony Fauci Threatened, Receives Security Boost
Health Highlights: April 1, 2020
2020-04-01
Imported Masks, Other Medical Supplies Arriving in U.S.
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Health Highlights: March 31, 2020
2020-03-31
Eilish, Carey, Other Stars Perform From Home in Coronavirus Benefit Concert
U.S. Army Opens Field Hospital in New York City
66 Coronavirus Cases in Maryland Nursing Home
Researchers Find Way to Clean N95 Masks for Re-Use
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Health Highlights: March 30, 2020
2020-03-30
66 Coronavirus Cases in Maryland Nursing Home
Researchers Find Way to Clean N95 Masks for Re-Use
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Legal Pot Products Too Potent for Chronic Pain
2020-03-27
FRIDAY, March 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Most legal medical marijuana — more than 90% — is stronger than what doctors recommend for chronic pain relief, a new study finds. “We know that high-potency products should not have a place in the medical realm because of the high risk ofContinue Reading
Health Highlights: March 27, 2020
2020-03-27
U.S. Autism Diagnoses Rise, Racial Gap Closes
Ethanol Producers Want FDA Permission to Make Alcohol for Hand Sanitizer
VA Health System Swamped by Coronavirus Patients
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An Expert’s Guide to Fact-Checking Coronavirus Info Online
2020-03-26
THURSDAY, March 26, 2020 (HealthDay News) — With bogus information about the new coronavirus spreading fast online, how can you separate fact from fiction? A communications expert at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg said identifying reliable and useful sources of information is key. Here’s her advice: “Be skeptical of social mediaContinue Reading
Livestock, Poultry Safe From Coronavirus: Expert
2020-03-26
THURSDAY, March 26, 2020 (HealthDay News) — In a bit of good news about the novel coronavirus, one expert says it looks like livestock and poultry don’t appear to be at risk from COVID-19. The coronavirus most likely jumped from an animal species into humans and mutated into a virusContinue Reading
Health Highlights: March 26, 2020
2020-03-26
Gilead Backs Off Special Designation for Possible Coronavirus Drug
Coronavirus Similar to Pandemic Coronavirus Found in Pangolins
U.S. Social Distancing Efforts May Be Working, Fever Study Hints
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Cooking Up a Storm During Coronavirus Crisis? Store Leftovers Safely
2020-03-25
WEDNESDAY, March 25, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Social distancing measures have many Americans cooking at home during the coronavirus pandemic, so one food safety expert has tips for storing and preparing leftovers properly. One of the most important safety measures is to place perishable foods — those that require coldContinue Reading
Health Highlights: March 25, 2020
2020-03-25
Nearly 4,000 Amazon Accounts Suspended for Price Gouging
Malaysian Medical Glove Makers Operating With Half of Normal Workforce
FDA Eases Access to Blood Plasma Treatment for Coronavirus Patients
China to Lift Lockdown on Wuhan, Origin of COVID-19 Pandemic
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Health Highlights: March 24, 2020
2020-03-24
Shortages Seen of Drugs That Show Promise Against Coronavirus
University Students in Florida Test Positive for Coronavirus After Spring Break
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Health Highlights: March 23, 2020
2020-03-23
Kenny Rogers Dead at Age 81
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Placido Domingo Has Coronavirus
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Health Highlights: March 20, 2020
2020-03-20
Hong Kong Has Spike in Coronavirus Cases
Blood Type May Affect COVID-19 Risk: Study
E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Clover Sprouts Rises to 39 Cases in Six States
Antiviral Drug Combo Ineffective Against Coronavirus
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