MEDICINE & HEALTHGenes that play an important role in SARS-CoV-2 invading heart cells reportedly grow more active as people age older, new research reveals.
From a racehorse named Wearamask to people named "Covid" and "Corona," the scientific community has come up with its own nod to the global coronavirus pandemic - naming two new species of fungi after the disease.
Shortly after the re-emergence of COVID-19 in New Zealand, local health authorities reported 13 new cases of the highly contagious disease - 12 also in the town of Auckland and a returning traveler now in quarantine.
The coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, might actually be older - with the disease originating not at a Wuhan wet market last year, but from a mine shaft back in 2012 - according to a new study.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced on Tuesday, August 11, that authorities have found four new coronavirus cases, ending the country's 102-day streak of stamping the virus out.
The United States continues to struggle with handling the pandemic due to a 'diversity of response' to regulations. However, Dr. Fauci and other experts remain hopeful yet realistic about vaccine developments and drug treatments.
Do you have plans for this summer? Make sure they are in line with the precautionary measures for COVID-19. Check out these tips to ensure your safety this summer amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Students can be under a lot of stress now that the pandemic has taken a grip on their lives. Here are some tips to manage stress during the COVID-19 crisis.
The next school year is fast approaching and parents and educators are worried about their kids entering classrooms and blending with kids coming from different homes. Here are some points to keep in mind about the probable new look of schooling amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Being pregnant during the coronavirus could seem like a nightmare. Check out these tips to ensure that mom and baby are safe from COVID-19 during these trying times.
NIH director, Dr. Francis Collins, discusses issues on why masks are important and why America is facing such problems with surges in COVID-19 cases. Find out why he says masks are not optional by clicking the link above.
The use of face masks will now be compulsory in shops across England starting Friday, July 24. Citizens will be fined approximately $125 for non-compliance.
Quest Diagnostics, one of the U.S.'s top coronavirus test providers, announced on Monday that the turnaround time for results is now seven days or more for regular patients. The delay is due to the surge in coronavirus cases the country is experiencing over the past few weeks.
Finding love during the coronavirus pandemic is a thing. Discover how some people find it easier to meet their soulmates during this time rather than any other time.
An increase of young adult smokers has made 30% of people between 18 and 25 years old vulnerable to coronavirus. Smoking remains a significant risk factor for coronavirus cases and deaths.