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Yoga can supercharge medication treatment for migraines

Practicing yoga in conjuction to prescription medication reduces both the frequency of headaches and pill usage for managing migraines.

Should we be wearing face shields instead of face masks?

It's hard to imagine a responsible reopening of society without the widespread use of protective equipment.

The pandemic is hitting lower-income American workers the most

Half of the low-income respondents said they feared they would lose their jobs, compared to less than 20% of higher-income Americans.

Apple and Google ban GPS tracking in contact-tracing apps

The Bizzaro World: Are big tech companies now protecting our privacy from the government?

How memes, bleach, and a President can turn into a public health issue

The things we say can shape the lives of others. Especially if you're a leader.

Spraying the streets with disinfectant is useless and needs to stop now

Seriously, it's one of the stupidest ways to waste taxpayers' money.

Scientists investigate cannabis terpenes as possible COVID-19 treatment

Aromatic oils that give cannabis its signature taste and smell might have a role to play in fighting the coronavirus.

How AI and data analytics do their part in the COVID-19 crisis

Healthcare analytics could become an indispensable weapon in scientists' warchest against pandemics in the future.

Chaos theory might show the best strategies for slowing coronavirus spread

In addition to social distancing and testing, identifying and isolating infected individuals seems to pay dividends.

The US government just canceled a research project on bat coronaviruses

The U.S. government has suddenly terminated funding for a years-long research project in China.

Was the coronavirus in France already in December? French doctors think so

Researchers claimed a French patient already had the virus in late December.

A newly-found microbe could stop mosquitoes from spreading malaria

Researchers found a microbe in Kenya that protects mosquitoes against malaria.

High blood pressure medication is safe for COVID-19 patients

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

Americans want to keep on working from home after coronavirus epidemic

Survey shows adults want to work from home after the epidemic

Can sewage water help us understand the true extent of the coronavirus?

Whether it's understanding the spread of the contagion or understanding when it's time to relax lockdown, sewage water might hold answers.

Scientists experiment with gene therapy for completely color-blind patients

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

As Bolsonaro scoffs, coronavirus expands in Brazil with over 100,000 confirmed cases

As the president ignores the problem, mass graves are being dug across the country.

A potential treatment against COVID-19 developed from llama antibodies against SARS

The antibodies were isolated a few years ago, but there was "no need for such a treatment" at the time.

With vaccination suspended, Niger gets hit with a new polio outbreak

Vaccination campaigns have stopped due to the coronavirus epidemic, and polio might be resurging as a result.

New York unveils first results of antibody tests, with some positive news

Tests showed 12.3% of those tested were positive for antibodies -- which means a significantly part of the population might be immunized. But how reliable are the tests?

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.

Thousands of coronavirus infections traced to meat processing plants

Around 1% of all meat industry workers in the US have been diagnosed with coronavirus.

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.

Is the coronavirus crisis accelerating the shift to renewables?

Solar and wind are now the cheapest energy sources in two-thirds of the world.

Is this what airline cabin crew suits might look like from now on?

The coronavirus pandemic is changing many things, and flying is chief among them.

A moment to remember our coronavirus heroes

As any crisis, as any war, the COVID-19 pandemic also has it's heroes.

Fruit and nectar eaters are nature's most resilient alcohol drinkers

"Being able to eat a lot of fruit or nectar without [getting drunk] would certainly open up an important food resource," explains lead author Mareike Janiak

South Korea reports no new domestic coronavirus cases

This marks the first day without new cases since the outbreak began two months ago. Congratulations!

Hong Kong researchers say they've developed an antiviral coating that lasts for 90 days

The antiviral coating can protect against pathogens such as the one that causes COVID-19.

Social touching can "synchronize" our brain activity, a study on couples suggests

Ahh, social contact. I can almost remember what it feels like.

Amid lockdown, Pakistan hires workers to plant trees across the country

It helps people and the planet too -- win!

UK readies major testing program for coronavirus

Testing capacity has so far not met the goal the UK government set for itself.

Researchers identify which cells are vulnerable to infection from the coronavirus

Gene expression patters suggest these are the cells that the virus can infect first.

As meat shortages loom, Trump signs executive order to keep meat plants open

President Trump signed an executive order requiring meat processing plants to stay open during the coronavirus pandemic.

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.

Coronavirus targets homeless shelters in the US

Cases on the rise in homeless shelters across the country.

Amid coronavirus outbreak, pet adoption and fostering is soaring

It's the one shortage we don't mind seeing: shelters are running out of pets.

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

HGH therapy should only be reserved with real medical conditions.

Germany starts coronavirus vaccine trials in humans

While testing is underway, its unlikely the vaccine will be ready for use in 2020.

COVID-19 and prisons in the US -- a recipe for disaster

Prisons are an excellent environment for COVID-19 to thrive.

Japan unveils stimulus package for businesses hit by the coronavirus epidemic

Small and medium-sized businesses will receive a wide array of benefits to keep them afloat.

Scientists uncover how soil closes deadly wounds

But don'tr try this at home.

Siemens touts new, accurate antibody test, plans to produce 25 million kits/month

The results come in after 14 minutes, Siemens says.

Illinois asks residents to wear face masks -- seven other states have similar rules

From May 1, all residents will have to wear a face mask when in public

WHO starts global response project for COVID-19. But the US doesn't want to participate

Trump administration won't get involved in the new initiative

First remdesivir results aren't too promising, but things are far from clear

Antiviral drug touted as potential COVID-19 treatment is not doing too well, according to inadvertently released results.

Sew face masks out of cotton and chiffon or natural silk to protect against COVID-19

Material matters.

US scientists say light can kill coronavirus, but no paper published just yet

Shining a light on viral particles makes them go away faster. But the evidence has not been presented yet.

Coronavirus may reactivate in cured patients, says Korean CDC -- but it's probably not reinfection

This means that COVID-19 can make a comeback even if antybodies are formed.

If you think the coronavirus crisis will be over by summertime, you're wrong

The lockdown is lulling us into a false sense of security. If we fall into the drap, we will pay a dire price.

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