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Coronavirus has a 5.1 days incubation period, study shows

This suggests the 14-day quarantine period is reasonable.

Talkative robots make humans chat too -- especially robots that show 'vulnerability'

Robots admitting to making a mistake can improve communication between humans -- at least during games.

A compound against SARS shows promise against the COVID-19 virus

"Striking similarities" between the two viruses make them vulnerable to the same compounds.

Looking for disinfectants against coronavirus? Here's a list approved by the EPA

Washing your hands still remains the main way of prevention.

Real-time maps of coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading around the world

These maps and statistics follow the most recent developments of the COVID-19 epidemic around the world.

Italy essentially shuts down Lombardy, quarantining 16 million people

Northern Italy is increasingly looking like Wuhan.

"This is not a drill" -- it's time to pull all the stops on the coronavirus, World Health Organization urges

Last call for containment.

The weird World of Warcraft pandemic of 2005

As the world battles the Covid-19 pandemic, there are lessons to be learned from the popular computer game.

How Taiwan managed to avoid a coronavirus outbreak

Important lessons on how to tackle an epidemic.

Student and stressed? Take 10 minutes and go to the park, a study suggests

Are you a student struggling with unbearable amounts of stress? Nature can help.

Washington might already have hundreds of undetected coronavirus cases

Washington could see dramatic increase in the number of Covid-19 cases.

Coronavirus lingers in rooms and toilets -- but disinfectants kill it

The virus can be killed by cleanliness.

CRISPR gene-editing therapy inserted in the human body for the first time

The technology aims to treat a rare genetic disorder that causes blindness.

Grafted mini muscles enable amputees to control robot hand with their minds

A novel way of controlling prosthetic robotic hands may change people's lives for the better.

Vaccines without needles – new shelf-stable film could revolutionize how medicines are distributed worldwide

The film-based vaccine requires no refrigeration, dissolves in the mouth, delivers the dose as effectively as a shot, and remained effective after 3 years.

Dogs can't pass the coronavirus to humans, even if they test positive for it

Finally, some good news.

Are Americans fed up with DNA testing?

Ancestry and 23andMe, the largest DNA testing companies, have laid off staff this year after bad sales in the previous year.

There might be two Covid-19 strains, new study claims

It's still a preliminary study.

Bill Gates funds study to find what kills Covid-19

The search for a cure is in full swing,

A December 2019 study described the best way to fight a pandemic: wash your hands

You've probably heart it before, but here we go again: wash your hands, often and thoroughly.

How to boost the immune system against coronavirus

Self-care is more important than ever during the COVID-19 outbreak.

The coronavirus fatality rate might be around 3.4%, World Health Organization warns

The spread can still be contained, but we need sustained action.

Ship quarantine resulted in more coronavirus cases

To make matters even worse, the CDC wanted to drop passengers at a mall after a quarantine.

Drug prices in the US rose three times faster than inflation over the last decade

Drug prices have gone up a lot in the last decade, many times faster than inflation, despite the products having stayed the same.

Researchers dive deep into the genetic legacy of the transatlantic slave trade

The transatlantic slave trade was at its height between 1750 and 1850. Now, a new study analyzing the genomes of people with African ancestry has confirmed this and provides more insight.

Want to have a healthy weight? Eat breakfast, not late-night snacks

Your mom was right -- you should eat your breakfast.

Coronavirus updates: Italy spreads, South Korea surges, untraced case in the US

The outbreak is as threatening as ever.

Trump says coronavirus is 'new hoax', links it to immigration

Trump falsely claimed that an open border policy is threatening Americans' health.

This woman urinates alcohol -- it's a never-before-seen condition

It's a startling condition that's difficult to detect.

Excitement, not profit, drives young burglars to crime

Kids.... aren't the smartest.

China has already published a propaganda book about how it defeated the coronavirus

How do you control the narrative in an unpredictable, ongoing situation? You write it yourself.

Coronavirus woes: Hokkaido declares state of emergency, Switzerland bans large-scale events

Hopes that COVID-19 wouldn't spread outside of China seem frail at this point.

Trump tries to downplay coronavirus risks -- but his scientists aren't having it

The President's response has been misleading and "incoherent".

Coronavirus action: Japan closes schools, talks about canceling Olympics

Olympic games could be canceled if coronavirus isn't controlled by May

Experiencing wilderness keeps us happy, so we should protect it even in cities

"We're trying to show that if you're going to develop an area, you at least need to understand the human costs."

A startling number of coronavirus patients get reinfected

Patients in the Guangdong province were tested positive again with the virus.

Italy reports surge in coronavirus cases -- officials fear all of Europe is at risk

In a single day, Italy 45% more coronavirus cases, reaching up to 11 fatalities.

Coronavirus case fatality rate remains high, despite effective containment efforts

That theory that there are a lot of mild cases not being counted? It's probably not true.

The COVID-19 outbreak in Italy: why we can’t contain it

As the novel coronavirus hits Italy, the chances of containment take a serious blow.

Recovering from a torn meniscus? Here's five things you should know

Having and maintaining an active lifestyle is one of the joys of life. It’s both a necessary part of our physical health and a great stress reliever to help with the darker, gloomier days. When we work out and get those reps in, there is always a risk of some kind of mechanical mishap with […]

Coronavirus expands around the globe, with over 79,000 cases in 31 countries

Italy suspends Venice Carnival, while China calls off its parliament.

Removing dental plaque also seems to help against stroke, heart disease

Plaque removal could lower the risk of heart attack or stroke, a new study suggests. The study focused on Plaque HD, a type of toothpaste that highlights dental plaque for easier removal with a brush. A new study showed that improved oral hygiene can help lower the risk of diseases such as stroke or heart […]

Want to reduce your diet's carbon footprint? Focus on what you eat, not on buying local

Local meats are much worse than exotic fruits and vegetables.

AI-designed drug will be used on humans for the first time

By the end of the decade, most new drugs could be discovered by AIs.

This 'EpiPen' for spinal injuries could prevent paralysis

Nanoparticles injected in the site of injury prevents immune cells from scaring the spinal the cord and damaging nerve cells.

Digital healthcare is booming -- but who will come out on top?

Despite billions of dollars worth of capital flowing into digital healthcare startups, many are vulnerable to imminent collapse.

Predators can learn what food to avoid from watching TV

Seems you can learn some useful tips from watching TV after all.

Western junk-food diet can slow down your brain and make you eat even more junk

Just one week of switching to a diet of burgers, waffles, milkshakes, and sugary cereals can be enough to trigger significant memory and learning impairements.

Scientists jump-start consciousness in brains of monkeys

Electrically stimulating a region of the brain woke macaques even when they were under deep anesthesia.

Alibaba designs new AI tool to diagnose coronavirus; it's 96% accurate

The tool has already been introduced in the Qiboshan Hospital in Zhengzhou, Henan, and plans are underway to expand it to a further 100 sites.

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