Health

Coronavirus Antibodies Don't Last Long In The Body, Study Suggests

Vianne Burog | Jul 10 2020, 01:05AM EDT

Research suggests that coronavirus antibodies may last only two to three months.

US Breaches Grim 3-Million Mark In COVID-19 Infections, Death Toll Predicted To Reach 208,000 By November

Annabelle Alonzo | Jul 09 2020, 11:07PM EDT

A tally from Johns Hopkins Univerity has indicated that the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. has breached the 3-million mark in new infections with hospitals reporting an impending shortage of...

European Union Inks Deals With Roche And Merck To Supply COVID-19 Treatments To Member States

Vianne Burog | Jul 09 2020, 04:55AM EDT

The European Commission is securing potential treatments for COVID-19 from drug makers Roche and Merck

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Fauci Warns of 'False Complacency,' Urges Americans Not To Take Comfort In Currently Falling COVID-19 Death Rate

Annabelle Alonzo | Jul 08 2020, 10:43PM EDT

On Tuesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci has warned that Americans should not be taking comfort in the country's currently falling COVID-19 death rate even as President Donald Trump has touted the drop as a...

WHO Says Coronavirus Transmission Can Be Airborne

Vianne Burog | Jul 08 2020, 03:47AM EDT

New evidence suggests that the airborne transmission of coronavirus is possible.

Study Shows No Evidence Of Herd Immunity To Coronavirus Yet

Vianne Burog | Jul 08 2020, 03:22AM EDT

A major Spanish study has found that antibodies to the coronavirus disappear after just a few weeks in some patients, suggesting that herd immunity to the virus could be unfeasible.

Lack Of Access To HIV Drugs Due To COVID-19 Revealed In WHO Survey

Vianne Burog | Jul 07 2020, 06:26AM EDT

A survey conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that 70 countries around the world are at risk of running out of HIV drugs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus Vaccine May Not Offer Lifelong Protection Against Infection

Vianne Burog | Jul 07 2020, 04:11AM EDT

Any potential coronavirus vaccine may not offer lifelong protection against the virus.

Inner Mongolian City Is Taking Precautions Against Suspected Case Of Bubonic Plague

Annabelle Alonzo | Jul 06 2020, 12:30PM EDT

In a city of China's Inner Mongolian region, authorities have placed control measures after a hospital reported a suspected case of bubonic plague in a local herdsman.

Wonder Woman Wants You To Donate Blood And Help Patients In Need

Shirley Gómez | Jul 06 2020, 11:57AM EDT

Give blood July 1-31 and earn a chance to win an epic prop replica giveaway from the new Warner Bros. Pictures film, in theaters October 2.

THC In Cannabis Found To Have Anti-Inflammatory Benefits

Vianne Burog | Jul 06 2020, 01:04AM EDT

A new study has found that cannabis can help prevent the lethal symptoms of lung disorder associated with respiratory diseases such as COVID-19.

Research Shows Why Even Healthy COVID-19 Patients Develop Heart Complications

Vianne Burog | Jul 03 2020, 12:55AM EDT

A new study has shown that the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 has the ability to directly infect the heart.

Moderna, Pfizer, AstraZeneca Are Frontrunners In Race To Develop Coronavirus Vaccine

Vianne Burog | Jul 02 2020, 11:56AM EDT

Pharmaceutical giants like Pfizer and AstraZeneca are threatening Moderna’s lead in the race to develop a coronavirus vaccine.

Over 90% Of Remdesivir World Supply Bought By US, Little Left To Other Countries

Annabelle Alonzo | Jul 01 2020, 10:23AM EDT

The United States has finalized a purchasing deal with Gilead Sciences to acquire more than 90% of the global stock of Remdesivir which is the only proven treatment for COVID-19.

US 'Not In Total Control' Of Pandemic, Cases Could Soar to 100,000 A Day: Fauci

Annabelle Alonzo | Jul 01 2020, 10:14AM EDT

In a senate hearing held on Tuesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci shared an inkling that the U.S.could see 100,000 new coronavirus cases in a day as not all Americans are consistently practicing preventive...

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