Deadliest malaria strain protects itself from the immune system
The parasite causing the most severe form of human malaria uses proteins to make red…
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Best Canned Goods To Stock Up On During The Coronavirus Outbreak
Here are a few canned food items to add to your pantry that provide the…
U.S. is ‘less safe’ from coronavirus when CDC goes quiet, former director says
The United States is “less safe” from the coronavirus when the Centers for Disease Control…
STAT Plus: Zai Lab targets blood cancers in deal with Regeneron
Shanghai’s Zai Lab (ZLAB) is adding a blood cancer drug to its pipeline through a…
Brazilian lawmakers propose compulsory licensing for Covid-19 products
As concerns mount over access to Covid-19 medical products, Brazil has become the latest country…
Detained children at ‘grave risk’ of contracting COVID-19 – UNICEF chief
Hundreds of thousands of children in detention around the world are at “grave risk” of…
Carbon nanostructure created that is stronger than diamonds
Researchers have closed-cell plate-nanolattices that are stronger than diamonds in terms of a ratio of…
Plants control microbiome diversity inside leaves to promote health
Scientists show how plant genes select which microbes get to live inside their leaves in…
Time on screens has little impact on kids’ social skills
Despite the time spent with smartphones and social media, young people today are just as…
STAT Plus: Biotech in the time of coronavirus: The return of mergers, acquisitions, and deals
Seeing the Easter Bunny wear a mask was weird. Greetings and welcome to another semi-regular…
Researchers describe possible mechanism for link between obesity and breast cancer
It is widely accepted that higher levels of body fat increase the risk of developing…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Gilead Covid-19 drug shows early promise; AstraZeneca halts trial due to ‘overwhelming’ benefit
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Opinion: To restart the economy, employers need to lead the way on Covid-19 testing, vaccination
The precise, nationally coordinated campaigns of Covid-19 testing and contact isolation that helped South Korea…
How The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Affecting Life Insurance Markets
There is no “pandemic” exclusion in life insurance, death by coronavirus is covered for existing…
Researchers Unveil Top Drug Candidates For COVID-19 Treatment
Researchers that analyzed more than 10,000 compounds and drugs discovered six candidates that could be…
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Trump Administration Almost Ended Federal Support For Coronavirus Testing Sites
The White House decided to cancel a plan to end federal support for coronavirus testing…
Opinion: Lost opportunities from FDA, NIH inaction when sponsors fail to report clinical trial results
Americans are learning a thing or two about clinical trials as they watch the tense,…
Opinion: Professionalism drives health care workers to treat patients with Covid-19. We mustn’t jeopardize it
Why would a slight, 79-year-old physician-scientist stand up to a volatile, combative President Trump on…
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Opinion: Faces of health care workers on the frontlines of the Covid-19 fight
Health care workers are responding to the onslaught of the Covid-19 pandemic with professionalism and…
Coronavirus pandemic fuels a boom in demand for virtual mental health care
With the coronavirus pandemic causing unprecedented levels of stress and grief, companies offering virtual mental…
Help wanted: Health agencies will need an army of coronavirus trackers
K.J. Seung is surprised to be hiring and training new workers in Boston. His public…
Experts Say Warmer Weather May Not Work Against Coronavirus
A new report warns that there is no strong evidence of how warmer temperatures could…
Coronavirus Patient Spits On Nurse, Security Officer On Purpose To Spread Disease
A man with COVID-19 allegedly intentionally exposed employees to the coronavirus at a Michigan hospital…
Healthy Staples You Should Store In Your Pantry During Coronavirus Lockdown
Store in your pantry these healthy, long-lasting staples while on home lockdown. Read Original Article:…
IVF Treatments Put On Hold Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Women fear that as the COVID-19 pandemic continues they might be losing their chances of…
ER Doctor Loses Custody Over Daughter While Helping Fight Coronavirus
An emergency room doctor finds herself not only battling the COVID-19 virus but custody for…
Why We Should Wear Face Masks Amid Coronavirus Crisis
An expert said recommendations to wear face masks come after researchers discovered COVID-19 can be…
Recovered COVID-19 Patients Are Testing Positive For Coronavirus Again
The World Health Organization (WHO) is investigating reports that the COVID-19 virus is reinfecting people…
Texas Coronavirus Update: New Cases, Deaths Reported In Dallas County
The numbers of COVID-19 cases in Dallas County continues to surge but officials remain positive…
Companies That Are Giving Back When You Buy Their Face Masks Amid Pandemic
When you buy face masks from any of these companies, all sales of these will…
I’m Pregnant During a Pandemic, and My Skincare Routine is Helping Me Cope – Allure Magazine
I’m Pregnant During a Pandemic, and My Skincare Routine is Helping Me Cope Allure Magazine UCSF…
Medical Medium Diet: What You Need To Know
Here’s what you need know about Medical Medium diet. Read Original Article: Medical Medium Diet:…
Common Plant-Based Diet Myths Debunked
Here are some misconceptions about the plant-based diet that worry dieters. Read Original Article: Common…
Moving closer to producing heparin in the lab
Researchers moved one step closer to the ability to make heparin in cultured cells. Heparin…
PARP inhibitor drugs can be ‘tuned’ for better killing of tumor cells
A prospective ‘PARP inhibitor’ drug that has struggled to show effectiveness in clinical trials against…
New protocol identifies fascinating quantum states
Topological materials attract great interest and may provide the basis for a new era in…
Opinion: I’m studying in the U.S., my family is in Italy. Every day is filled with mutual, gut-wrenching worry
WASHINGTON — I was supposed to be home in Italy for my spring break. Instead, as…
US Now Has Highest COVID-19 Death Toll In The World, Tops Italy
The nation has shocked the globe, with 1,920 deaths being reported only in the past…
Coronavirus USA: 71 Elderly, 18 Employees At Augusta Nursing Home Tests Positive For COVID-19
Mayor Hardie Davis Jr. confirmed the news, stating that the people affected are those who…
Coronavirus Warning: Smoking Marijuana Increases Risk Of COVID-19 Severity
According to the recent study, smoking marijuana, be it frequent or infrequent, is likely to…
Depression is Not a Normal Part of Growing Older
Source: Centers for Disease Control and PreventionRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Depression Read Original Article: Depression is…
Preventing Suicide in Older Adults
Source: Mental Health AmericaRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Suicide Read Original Article: Preventing Suicide in Older Adults…
Alternative health care sites could take pressure off Perham, Fergus Falls facilities – Perham Focus
Alternative health care sites could take pressure off Perham, Fergus Falls facilities Perham Focus Read Original…
Flex Tests: How Flexible Are You?
Before you begin a flexibility program, it is a good idea to gauge your current…
UN Middle East envoys urge greater action on COVID-19 ceasefire appeal
In a joint appeal issued on Saturday, the five UN envoys to the Middle East…
As Covid-19 surges among San Francisco’s homeless, doctors face difficult choices
SAN FRANCISCO — As a doctor at San Francisco’s safety net hospital, Katie Brooks takes…
UN chief calls on religious leaders to unite in the fight against COVID-19
Religious leaders of all faiths are being urged by the UN Secretary-General to join forces…
Orangutan Project Highlights Connection Between Wildlife Trade, Wild Animal Markets And COVID-19
The Orangutan Project is calling for an immediate end to the wildlife trade and the…
Opinion: With only ‘shaky data’ to go on, it’s tough to practice evidence-based medicine during the Covid-19 pandemic
Part of my job as an obstetrician is to keep up with the latest evidence…
Ebola Case Confirmed In Congo Amid Coronavirus Outbreak In The World
Eastern Congo witnessed yet another case of Ebola, the World Health Organization confirmed on Friday….