Athlete Shares What It’s Like to Be Sick With COVID-19 for Three Months

MEDICINE & HEALTH 07.13.2020 04:45 AM

Previously healthy individuals with no medical history are currently suffering long-term effects of coronavirus. Some of these long-haulers are currently under monitory programs as scientists are still figuring out why some patients have lasting symptoms months after getting ill.

[PHOTOS] Gorilla in Miami Zoo Gets Coronavirus Nasal Swab Test

07.13.2020 03:25 AM

Shango, the 433 lb. lowland gorilla is immobilized so that doctors can treat his wounds after a brawl with his brother. Additionally, he also received tests for COVID-19 which came out to be negative.

US Surgeon General: Coronavirus Surge Is Reversible if People Just Do Their Part

07.13.2020 03:22 AM

U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams said that the country could reverse the course of coronavirus surges in just two to three weeks if people would do their part. He refers to wearing face masks, practicing good hand hygiene, and observing proper social distancing.

Some COVID-19 Patients Without Diabetes Have Symptoms of High Blood Sugar

07.13.2020 02:24 AM

Chinese scientists look into patients without diabetes developing high blood sugar levels which often result in severe complications. Their advice is for doctors to include blood sugar testing which could help diagnose pre-diabetic individuals and other complications associated with hyperglycemia.

Scientists Confirm that Pregnant Women Can Transmit Coronavirus in The Womb

07.13.2020 00:59 AM

Medical experts have substantial evidence that coronavirus transmission can occur in utero where the mother's placenta is infected. This explains why there are rare cases of newborns testing positive for COVID-19.

Man Dies From Coronavirus After Claiming It Was Just 'Hype' and Refusing to Wear Face Masks

07.13.2020 00:04 AM

Richard Rose, 37, claimed on his Facebook post that he was not buying into the hype of coronavirus. But ironically, he died four days after testing positive for COVID-19.

New York City Preparing for Second Coronavirus Wave, Warns Other States to be Ready as Well

07.12.2020 23:07 PM

New York City, once the world's epicenter for the coronavirus, is currently preparing for the anticipated second wave of infections. Moreover, they are taking what they've learned and are sharing it with other states going through the same thing, namely Florida, California, and Texas.

Russia Completes Human Trials on Coronavirus Vaccine, First In History

07.12.2020 22:23 PM

Scientists from Sechenov University said they have already finished human trials for a coronavirus vaccine and results have proven the medication's effectiveness. But there are no reports yet on its commercial reproduction.

Tuberculosis Vaccines May Reduce Vulnerability to COVID-19

07.11.2020 05:20 AM

Tuberculosis vaccines may help reduce vulnerability to coronavirus and decrease mortality rates as well. Scientists are working on establishing a link between the Bacille Calmette-Guérin vaccine and Covid-19.

New York Lends a Helping Hand to Florida As Gov. Cuomo Sends Remdesivir to Coronavirus-Stricken State

07.11.2020 01:07 AM

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is sending Florida a shipment of remdesivir to help its COVID-19 patients recover while the state waits on supplies from the federal government. The state has experienced a recent surge in cases, but its Governor, Ron DeSantis, denies help from other states.

Is Kazakhstan's 'Mysterious' Pneumonia Outbreak Related to Coronavirus? Officials Deny It

07.10.2020 21:54 PM

Kazakhstan denies allegations by the Chinese embassy saying the nation is experiencing outbreaks of 'unknown pneumonia.' Some say officials might be misdiagnosing COVID-19 with pneumonia to lower its tally of cases.

Stop the Coal, Clean Energy Is Vital for Post-COVID Recovery: UN Chief

07.10.2020 04:27 AM

The United Nations Secretary-General calls for the use of clean energy, particularly as the world recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. He urges nations to stop using coal and cutting funds for providing for the operation of coal plants.

More Cases of 'Broken Heart Syndrome' Recorded During Coronavirus Pandemic

07.10.2020 03:09 AM

Doctors at an Ohio hospital have reported that incidents of 'broken heart syndrome,' or the stress cardiomyopathy, have increased during the pandemic. Doctors believe that it reflects a temporary weakness in the heart due to the surge of stress hormones.

[COVID-19 Update] WHO Counters Initial Claim: Coronavirus Can Be Spread Airborne Indoors

07.09.2020 22:15 PM

The World Health Organization now recognizes that the coronavirus can be transmitted through airborne transmission. It has updated its recommendations by advising people to avoid crowded places and to make sure buildings have proper ventilation systems.

Asymptomatic and Presymptomatic People Cause the Most Coronavirus Infections

07.09.2020 08:48 AM

A study concluded that a majority of coronavirus infections are silent transmissions from asymptomatic/presymptomatic individuals. The WHO are being asked to update their coronavirus guidelines for airborne transmissions.

Guillain-Barre Syndrome and COVID-19: What Connects Them Together?

07.09.2020 06:37 AM

Scientists are looking at the connection between COVID-19 and a neurological condition called Guillain-Barre Syndrome. This hasn't been the first time the syndrome has been linked to pandemics, and experts are trying to find out why.

Horseshoe Crabs and Their Blue Blood: The Role They Play in Developing the Coronavirus Vaccine

07.09.2020 04:11 AM

For years, a horseshoe crab's blood has been used for developing new vaccines and medications. Experts are worried that the crab's population might be at risk due to numerous testings, particularly now with the coronavirus pandemic.

New Way to Resolve Inflammation on Severe Coronavirus Cases; Will This Be Effective?

07.09.2020 02:09 AM

COVID-19 patients with severe cases often suffer from organ damage and sometimes death. But a team of scientists has proposed a novel way of limiting organ damage to improve outcomes for severe cases of the disease.

Is Coronavirus Airborne? Hamsters on a Plane Can Prove The Theory

07.09.2020 01:47 AM

An epidemiologist claims that hamsters can help us determine whether the coronavirus can be transmitted through particles suspended in the air. His claims come after the World Health Organisation said they are considering the possible airborne transmission of COVID-19.

US Preps For Coronavirus Vaccine, Invests $42M in Syringe and Needle Production

07.08.2020 23:25 PM

The United States has invested $42 million into producing syringes and needles in anticipation of the future coronavirus vaccine. The US President is hopeful that a vaccine could be ready by the end of the year or early next year.

CDC Director Claims Children with Coronavirus Not Contagious, Schools Can Open

07.08.2020 23:19 PM

CDC director Dr. Robert Redfield claimed that children are not contagious enough for schools to remain closed. However, other medical experts disagree and opt for mass testing for children.