WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2020 (HealthDay News) — For the first time in nearly two months the daily U.S. coronavirus death toll topped 1,000 on Tuesday, with President Donald Trump acknowledging that the country’s outbreak will likely “get worse before it gets better.” Trump’s comments came during the first coronavirus taskContinue Reading
Company That Received Federal Funding to Develop Coronavirus Vaccine Plans to Profit From It
No Spike in Cases of Polio-Like Condition in Children: CDC
Salmonella Outbreak in 15 States Being Investigated by CDC
German Researchers Plan Concert Study to Track Spread of Viruses
Planned Parenthood Co-Founder’s Name Removed From NYC Clinic
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TUESDAY, July 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — As the debate over face masks continues, few may realize how the coverings make it hard for the 48 million Americans with hearing loss to communicate with others. Masks can muffle sound, making it more difficult to understand speech and higher-pitched voices; preventContinue Reading
TUESDAY, July 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Scientists who have identified the early smallpox strains used to create vaccines against the disease say this type of genetic research could help efforts to develop a vaccine against the new coronavirus. Smallpox was among the most dangerous viral diseases in human history,Continue Reading
TUESDAY, July 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — With U.S. coronavirus cases surging past 3.8 million on Tuesday, Congress is negotiating yet another pandemic relief package for cash-strapped Americans. The package is likely to include a payroll tax cut, along with funding that would be tied to whether schools fully reopen,Continue Reading
Trump to Resume Daily Pandemic Briefings
Medical Screening Required for Passengers to Fly Without Mask: Delta
FDA Sends Warning Letters to 10 Companies for Illegal Sales of Vape Products
Older Children Spread New Coronavirus as Easily as Adults: Study
Pooled Sampling Approved for COVID-19 Test
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MONDAY, July 20, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Is male bisexuality real? According to a new review, the answer is a definitive “yes.” “The current study found very strong and consistent evidence that bisexual men do in fact tend to have bisexual arousal patterns,” noted study author J. Michael Bailey. “ThereContinue Reading
MONDAY, July 20, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Ten risk factors may affect your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a new Chinese study suggests. Focusing on these factors could help doctors develop guidelines for preventing Alzheimer’s, researchers say. The risk factors include mental activity, obesity in late life, depression, diabetes andContinue Reading
MONDAY, July 20, 2020 (HealthDay News) — U.S. air quality improved after businesses closed to reduce the spread of the new coronavirus, researchers say. For their new study, they compared air pollution data for 122 U.S. counties between March 13 and April 21, to the same dates and locations goingContinue Reading
MONDAY, July 20, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Want to boost colon cancer screening rates? Mail testing kits to patients’ homes, a new study says. Colon cancer is easily diagnosed by routine screening, such as colonoscopies and at-home stool testing. But despite recommendations that adults get screened from ages 50 toContinue Reading