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High blood pressure medication is safe for COVID-19 patients

In fact, some hypertension medication might actually improve outcomes in COVID-19 patients.

More than a billion people could live in Sahara-like unbearable heat within 50 years

The hardest hit regions are in Asia and Africa.

What are the symptoms of COVID-19? Here's what the studies say so far

Sometimes COVID-19 symptoms can overlap with those for the cold or allergies.

Scientists experiment with gene therapy for completely color-blind patients

Although the therapy didn't cure the patients, it was deemed safe.

Microorganisms can thrive in a 100% hydrogen atmosphere

The extraordinary findings have important implications for alien life.

Antibody blocks coronavirus infection in cultured cells

The findings lay the foundation for novel treatments that prevent the coronavirus from spreading.

Blood clotting linked to death in COVID-19 patients

In addition to pneumonia, patients with severe forms of COVID-19 may also experience blood clots in the lungs.

As many as 1 in 5 COVID-19 patients experience life-threatening heart complications. Here's why

A new study explores why the virus attacks the heart.

Cytokine storm and T cells might be important targets for COVID-19 antiviral treatments

An overreaction of the immune system can trigger severe COVID-19 outcomes.

Paleontologists uncover 66-million-year-old bizarre mammal that shouldn't exist

The ancient mammal "bends and even breaks a lot of rules," said researchers.

Deforestation and fires in the Amazon rainforest could bring about the next pandemic

Scientists make a dire warning. Again.

Scientists confirm Spinosaurus was the only swimming dinosaur in history

This important discovery changes the narrative around what dinosaurs could and couldn't do.

Scientists link vitamin D deficiencies to higher COVID-19 mortality rates

The role of Vitamin D in coronavirus infections seems to be more important by the day.

Growth hormones have their use, but they're no 'fountain of youth'

HGH therapy should only be reserved with real medical conditions.

The largest ozone hole over the Arctic ever recorded is now plugged

This is good news and it has nothing to do with COVID-19 or human activity for that matter.

Scientists unravel how the coronavirus replicates its genetic material -- open door to antiviral treatment

By revealing the atomic structure of a key enzyme involved in RNA replication, scientists could develop drugs that prevent the coronavirus from replicating.

Scientists uncover how soil closes deadly wounds

But don'tr try this at home.

New Zealand eliminates coronavirus community transmission

The news follows New Zealand's decision to ease restrictions from Tuesday onward.

Scientists identify specific cell types targeted by the coronavirus

Cells in the intestines, nose, and lungs have active genes that allow the coronavirus infect cells.

NASA developed a new ventilator for COVID-19 patients in just 37 days

The ventilator has fewer parts than traditional machines and can be manufactured faster and in larger quantities.

All job gains since the Great Recession have been erased after 26 million Americans filed for unemployment

As much as 16% of the American workforce may be unemployed in April.

Coronavirus is not an STD: Semen from COVID-19 positive men doesn't contain the virus

The coronavirus spreads through direct contact between people so it's better forgoing sex entirely if you have concerns a partner might be infected.

Scientists find the first animal that doesn't breathe oxygen

Scientists always thought animals need oxygen to survive. That's now a myth.

Many more men are dying from COVID-19 than women. Why is that?

In some countries, as many as 80% of COVID-19 deaths are among men.

Half of the world's schoolchildren lack a computer under lockdown

Disparities are particularly acute in low-income countries.

The tragic story of the doctor who first endorsed hand washing

Ignaz Semmelweis, a Hungarian doctor, saved countless lives by being the first to introduce mandatory hand washing for physicians.

How to care for someone with COVID-19 while living in the same household

It's not inevitable for all family members to get sick.

Poisoning-related calls surge due to cleaning product misuse since coronavirus pandemic

State poison control centers have been flooded with calls of self-poisoning related to cleaning products.

Asthma is surprisingly uncommon among COVID-19 patients who died in New York

Asthma wasn't even on the top 10 list of COVID-19 comorbidities, which was toped by obesity, diabetes, and heart disease instead.

'Brain fossil' suggests origin of human language may be 25-million-years old

The seeds for the development of speech and language may have been sown many millions years earlier than scientists previously thought.

Still think it's just like the flu? COVID-19 now officially killed more Americans than the entire 2019 flu season -- and it's just started

And it did so in less than month.

Coronavirus lockdown in California saves taxpayers $1 billion in avoided car crashes

Quarantine has kept people at home, resulting in 60% fewer car crashes.

As many as 3.3 million people may die in Africa this year from the coronavirus

Many African countries have no intensive care beds to speak of, besides many other shortages.

CRISPR coronavirus test can diagnose COVID-19 in 40 minutes rather than hours

An inexpensive new diagnosis tool for COVID-19 might be a game changer.

African Americans get infected with COVID-19 at higher rates and it's more likely to be fatal

People from black communities had 3 times and 6 times the number of infections and deaths, respectively, compared to predominantly white communities.

Coronavirus damages the lungs in severe cases, as well as the heart and kidneys

Preliminary data suggests COVID-19 ICU patients are suffering from multiple organ damage.

COVID-19 may be the most contagious before infected people show any symptoms

The findings highlight the importance of wearing masks and social distancing for all people, even for those that look healthy.

Spire-like 150-ft-long deep-sea predator is the world's longest creature

The expedition also collected a number of other deep-sea animals that may be new to science.

Facebook connections can predict how COVID-19 spreads

The coronavirus mainly spreads through direct person-to-person contact and it does a very good job at it, too, being roughly twice as contagious as the flu. So, this is a virus that is highly adapted to human nature, exploiting our propensity to engage in social activities. Due to the way it is designed by its […]

Social distancing will have to be turned on and off like a light switch until 2022 to keep coronavirus at bay

Brace yourself for the ride. This will take a while...

As much as a third of medical staff suffers from insomnia due to COVID-19

The horrors of COVID-19 in emergency rooms is keeping medical staff awake at night.

More than 3,600 deaths among U.S. nursing homes in just two weeks

Around 2,400 deaths were reported in New York nursing homes alone.

Almost half of coronavirus deaths in 5 EU countries are from care homes

With many elderly people living in close proximity with little to no social distancing, care homes are easy pickings for the coronavirus.

Almost 200 doctors have died from COVID-19 around the world so far

The actual number of fatalities among healthcare workers is likely much higher than that.

A negative COVID-19 test doesn't necessarily mean you're safe. As many as 30% might be false negatives

If your COVID-19 test turns out negative but you have symptoms, you shouldn't trust it.

Current coronavirus economic crisis mirrors 1930s Great Depression, says the manager of the world's largest hedge fund

"From 1929 to 1932 there was a fall in the economy, double-digit unemployment rates, and magnitude of fall in the economy of about 10%. Do I think we're in that? Yes."

Coronavirus in South Dakota — live updates, cases, and news

Updates on the coronavirus situation in South Carolina.

Coronavirus in Rhode Island — live updates, cases, and news

Updates on the coronavirus situation in Rhode Island.

Coronavirus in Oregon — live updates, cases, and news

Updates on the coronavirus situation in Oregon.

Coronavirus in Ohio — live updates, cases, and news

Updates on the coronavirus situation in Ohio.

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