• Antibodies Fade a Few Weeks After Mild COVID-19, Study Finds

    Hopes for robust, long-term antibody protection after a bout of COVID-19 have been dampened by a new study that finds the protection may only last a few months. Still, experts noted that the body’s immune system has...

    • Posted July 22, 2020
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  • Pandemic Has Half of U.S. Hospitals Operating at a Loss: Report

    The COVID-19 pandemic has America’s hospitals on the fiscal ropes, with many facing financial ruin without continued aid from the federal government, a new report predicts. Average hospital margins across the nation could sink to −7% in...

    • Posted July 22, 2020
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  • Gene Could Explain Why Some Women Don’t Need Pain Relief in Childbirth

    A genetic variant that acts as a natural pain reliever may explain why some women don’t require pain relief during childbirth, researchers say. The level of pain and discomfort experienced during childbirth varies widely, so researchers at...

    • Posted July 22, 2020
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  • Coronavirus Death Toll Tops 1,000 as Trump Warns the Worst is Still to Come

    For the first time in nearly two months the daily U.S. coronavirus death toll topped 1,000 on Tuesday, with President Donald Trump acknowledging that the country’s outbreak will likely “get worse before it gets better.” Trump’s comments...

    • Posted July 22, 2020
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  • Health Highlights: July 22, 2020

    Company That Received Federal Funding to Develop Coronavirus Vaccine Plans to Profit From It No Spike in Cases of Polio-Like Condition in Children: CDC Salmonella Outbreak in 15 States Being Investigated by CDC German Researchers Plan Concert Study to Track...

    • Posted July 22, 2020
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  • Face Masks Making Things Tough for the Deaf

    As the debate over face masks continues, few may realize how the coverings make it hard for the 48 million Americans with hearing loss to communicate with others. Masks can muffle sound, making it more difficult to...

    • Posted July 21, 2020
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  • Success of Smallpox Vaccine Bears Lessons for Coronavirus Vaccine

    Scientists who have identified the early smallpox strains used to create vaccines against the disease say this type of genetic research could help efforts to develop a vaccine against the new coronavirus. Smallpox was among the most...

    • Posted July 21, 2020
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  • Congress Begins Talks on Coronavirus Aid Package as Cases Pass 3.8 million

    With U.S. coronavirus cases surging past 3.8 million on Tuesday, Congress is negotiating yet another pandemic relief package for cash-strapped Americans. The package is likely to include a payroll tax cut, along with funding that would be...

    • Posted July 21, 2020
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  • Health Highlights: July 21, 2020

    Trump to Resume Daily Pandemic Briefings Medical Screening Required for Passengers to Fly Without Mask: Delta FDA Sends Warning Letters to 10 Companies for Illegal Sales of Vape Products Older Children Spread New Coronavirus as Easily as Adults: Study Pooled Sampling...

    • Posted July 21, 2020
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  • Researchers Zero in on Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Factors

    Ten risk factors may affect your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a new Chinese study suggests. Focusing on these factors could help doctors develop guidelines for preventing Alzheimer’s, researchers say. The risk factors include mental activity, obesity...

    • Posted July 21, 2020
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