Health Highlights: Oct. 21, 2020
2020-10-21
COVID-Related Deaths Hit 300,000: CDC
Scientists to Infect Volunteers With Coronavirus in Challenge Trial
No COVID Vaccines in California Without State Approval
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Health Highlights: Oct. 20, 2020
2020-10-20
Scientists to Infect Volunteers With Coronavirus in Challenge Trial
No COVID Vaccines in California Without State Approval
Secret New Organs in the Center of Your Head?
Trump’s Promised Prescription Drug Card Program Stalled
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Health Highlights: Oct. 19, 2020
2020-10-19
Trump’s Promised Prescription Drug Card Program Stalled
No Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine Before Election
Remdesivir Doesn’t Reduce COVID-19 Patients’ Risk of Death: Study
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Health Highlights: Oct. 16, 2020
2020-10-16
Preterm Births Decreased During Pandemic Lockdowns
Kamala Harris’ Travel Paused Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Most Americans Critical of Trump’s Handling of Pandemic: Survey
Concept of COVID Herd Immunity rescuing Americans is ‘Nonsense,’ Fauci SaysContinue Reading
Health Highlights: Oct. 15, 2020
2020-10-15
Ebola Drug Approved by FDA
Trump’s Teen Son Had Coronavirus Infection
Women Dies After COVID-19 Reinfection
FDA Warns Companies About Illegal Sales of Dietary Supplements
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Pandemic Precautions: The TV News You Watch Might Matter
2020-10-15
THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Masks or no masks? Social distancing or not? New research suggests that the media Americans consume matters when these decisions are made. The study found that folks drawn to conservative-leaning TV news were much less likely to follow COVID prevention guidelines. Researchers analyzedContinue Reading
Health Highlights: Oct. 14, 2020
2020-10-14
FDA Warns Companies About Illegal Sales of Dietary Supplements
COVID-19 Antibody Treatment Study Paused
Cottonelle Flushable Wipes Recalled
Coronavirus Pandemic Will Cost U.S. $16 Trillion
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Losing Some TV Ads Might Reduce Childhood Obesity
2020-10-14
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Limiting TV ads for sugary, salty and high-fat foods and drinks might help reduce childhood obesity, British researchers suggest. They looked at advertising of these products between 5:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. If all such ads were withdrawn during those hours, the numberContinue Reading
Health Highlights: Oct. 13, 2020
2020-10-13
Second Wave of Mental Health Fallout From Pandemic “Imminent,” Experts Say
New Coronavirus Can Survive on Some Surfaces Up to 28 Days
First Confirmed U.S. Case of COVID-19 Reinfection
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Health Highlights: Oct. 9, 2020
2020-10-09
U.S. COVID-19 Deaths Could Reach 233,000 by End of October: CDC
Americans Washing Hands More Often
Dual Coronavirus-Flu Vaccine to Start Human Trials
Mask Mandates, Business Closures Led to 75% Drop in Coronavirus Infections in Arizona
Women More Likely to Take Coronavirus Precautions Than Men
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