Listen: Privacy in a pandemic, biopharma’s big opportunity, and Shkreli’s plea for a break
Can the drug industry win over Americans? Will the pandemic put an end to privacy?…
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Data for Regeneron arthritis drug in coronavirus could come in weeks
Regeneron could release data within weeks about how well its arthritis drug Kevzara is battling…
New Study: Surgical Masks Stop Transmission Of COVID-19 From Symptomatic People
Surgical masks, when worn by infected people, may prevent COVID-19 from spreading through respiratory droplets…
Social distancing is controlling Covid-19; now scientists need to figure out which measures are most effective
Banning gatherings, having people stay at home, closing schools, and other measures to reduce the…
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National Minority Health Awareness Month: Registered Dietitian Tips For Simple Food Swaps
High cholesterol and diabetes are common in Latino communities; Therefore, to celebrate National Minority Health…
Methadone clinic lines and packed waiting rooms leave clients vulnerable to the coronavirus
One photo shows a long line of people standing close together while waiting for methadone…
When Will Coronavirus Epidemic End? Dr. Fauci Says Summer Vacations May Be Possible
It might be possible to take summer vacations, but Americans will have to work hard…
It’s difficult to grasp the projected deaths from Covid-19. Here’s how they compare to other causes of death
The numbers seem catastrophic, overwhelming, beyond a magnitude that the human mind or heart can…
How To Keep Your Kids Healthy Amid The Coronavirus Lockdown
While schools remain shut during the national social-distancing agenda, parents can help children better themselves…
Who gets hospitalized for Covid-19? Report shows differences by race and sex
The first federal report on who requires hospital care for Covid-19 in the U.S. has…
International trial uses AI to rapidly identify optimal Covid-19 treatments
Treating patients with the never-before-seen Covid-19 is forcing doctors to choose between two equally unpalatable…
STAT Plus: Video Chat: How the coronavirus pandemic is testing health tech
Editor’s note: The live stream will be embedded below at 1 p.m EST. The health…
World’s First Two-Stage Coronavirus Test Is Available To US Frontline Workers
Helping to relieve pressure on over-stretched hospital screening services, a global at-home health testing, and…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: More clinical trials derailed by Covid-19; Pfizer jumpstarts tests on a drug to fight the pandemic
Rise and shine, everyone, another challenging day is on the way. And while it will…
Will Video Game Addiction Become A Problem During This Coronavirus Pandemic?
Find out if video game addiction could become a problem amid coronavirus pandemic. Read Original…
Pfizer says coronavirus drug could enter testing by fall
Pfizer said Thursday it now intends to start human tests on a potential drug to…
SpaceX’s GPS Satellite Launch Delayed Due To Coronavirus
According to a latest update from Space Force officials, the planned launch for SpaceX’s new…
Scientists Discover Ancient Underwater Forest, Believe Its Trees Can Be Used In Medicine
In a new exciting find reported just this week, scientists were able to uncover an…
For The First Time Ever, Every Single Animal Has Been Adopted From Chicago Animal Control
There’s good news to be had even amid the coronavirus pandemic: For the first time…
New Research Aims To Stop Cancer Tumor Growth Via Protein Power
Per a new release, a team of scientists recently managed to create a new therapy…
Recommended 2-Meter Social Distance May Be Too Short To Avoid Coronavirus
A new report states that the current social distancing recommendations from WHO and other health…
Scientists Record Great Barrier Reef’s Worst Bleaching Period To Date
As per a new report, the famous Great Barrier Reef of Australia is currently experiencing…
Walmart Shopper Charged With Reckless Endangerment After Coughing On Others Amid Pandemic
According to a recent release from a Tennessee official, a man reportedly decided to cough…
Coronavirus vs. Hay Fever Symptoms: How To Tell The Difference
Here’s how to distinguish the symptoms of hay fever from coronavirus. Read Original Article: Coronavirus…
Man Spreads Coronavirus At Birthday Party, Funeral: 15 Infected, 3 Dead
Back in February, a man who later tested positive for coronavirus reportedly interacted and hugged…
STAT Plus: Biotech venture capital had a record-breaking quarter, but isn’t out of the woods yet
A version of this story also appeared in STAT’s daily biotech newsletter, The Readout. Subscribe…
Opinion: Learning about epidemic response from sub-Saharan African countries
In 2014, as one of us (A.T.D.) lay dying in an Ebola treatment center in…
Opinion: A proper tribute to health care workers on the Covid-19 front lines: forgive their student loan debt
Covid-19 has been likened to a stealth enemy attacking the fabric and well-being of our…
You need a special lab to study the coronavirus. Here’s what it takes to get one up and running
Before the pandemic, there was only a small group of researchers dedicated to studying coronaviruses….
Opinion: I am far more than ‘just a nurse’
I inspect my patient from head to toe and then left to right across her…
With diving gear and plumbing supplies, California labs fashion Covid-19 masks and ventilators
LOS ANGELES — In early March, Stanford bioengineer Manu Prakash was attending a conference in…
‘We’re being put at risk unnecessarily’: Doctors fume at government response to coronavirus pandemic
LOS ANGELES — Even before the pandemic, burnout, anxiety, and disillusionment were already endemic in…
Study Finds Some Mouthwash Products Could Cause More Cavities
A new study shows some mouthwash products may be doing more harm than good since…
When Is The Right Time To End Self-Isolation, Home Quarantine?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued its guidelines to help people…
Keto Diet Benefits: High-Fat Diet May Help Manage Asthma
Researchers have found that keto diet could help prevent asthma attacks by using fats as…
Secrets To Effectively Lose Weight Without Counting Calories
Here are the secrets to effective weight loss without the need to count calories. Read…
Vets Advise Cat Owners To Keep Their Pets Indoors Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called on pet owners, especially those with cats, in…
Pregnant Women With Coronavirus Do Not Seem To Pass Infection To Babies
Researchers have found that pregnant women with COVID-19 are unlikely to pass the virus to…
Coronavirus Patient Asks Amazon’s ‘Alexa’ For Help Before Death
Penny Dagen shares a gut-wrenching remembrance of her sister Lou Ann with recordings of her…
California Nursing Home Staff Stopped Showing Up Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Patients Evacuated
Patients at a nursing home in Riverside County in California were evacuated after a number…
Coronavirus Vaccine: Novavax To Commence Human Trial For Potential Candidate
A potential vaccine against the coronavirus will undergo human trial next month, according to biotech…
7 Superfoods To Enhance Your Immunity Amid Coronavirus Crisis
The following expert-recommended superfoods are guaranteed to enhance your immunity amid the coronavirus crisis. Read…
Chicago Firefighter Dies Of Coronavirus Complications
A firefighter with the Chicago Fire Department has died because of COVID-19, while health authorities…
Trump faulted the WHO’s coronavirus response. But it’s guided by rules the U.S. helped write
Once again, the World Health Organization finds itself in the crosshairs — the target of…
WHO: Face Masks Are Not Effective In Preventing COVID-19 Spread In Asymptomatic People
Contradictory to the recent guidelines issued by the CDC, the WHO does not advise people…
STAT Plus: Opioid-overdose prescriptions may go unfilled due to the cost
Although naloxone is widely regarded as an effective antidote for reversing opioid overdoses, a new…
New York MTA Hit Especially Hard By Coronavirus
The New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority has seen an increasingly high number of casualties…
With the pandemic sidelining routine care, a trade group urges the government to pay for digital therapeutics
A prominent trade group is calling on the federal government to cover digital health tools…
How To Stay Motivated To Exercise Amid The Coronavirus Pandemic
The bad news concerning the pandemic might be nerve-racking, demotivating you from exercising and staying…
‘Smart toilet’ could monitor for signs of illness in urine and stool, study finds
Analyzing urine and stool to get a picture of health has traditionally been the work…