Health

'No Silver Bullet' For COVID-19, Says WHO Chief

Vianne Burog | Aug 04 2020, 04:08AM EDT

The World Health Organization (WHO) has said there might be no simple solution to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Manufactured Antibodies Seen To Alter Course Of COVID-19

Vianne Burog | Aug 04 2020, 01:13AM EDT

Leading scientists are advocating the use of manufactured antibodies to fight COVID-19.

RLF-100 Therapy Helps Speed Up Recovery Of COVID-19 Patients With Respiratory Failure

Vianne Burog | Aug 03 2020, 05:07AM EDT

A synthetic form of a natural peptide called aviptadil or RLF-100 has been found to help COVID-19 patients recover more quickly from the disease.

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Health Department Official Squashes Hydroxychloroquine Claims Anew

Vianne Burog | Aug 03 2020, 01:44AM EDT

A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services official has said it is time to move on from considering hydroxychloroquine as a potential COVID-19 treatment.

Pig parasite may help treat autoimmune disorders

WHO Caps 3-Week Mission in China, Readies Full-Scale Investigation On Virus Origins

Annabelle Alonzo | Aug 03 2020, 12:33AM EDT

A two-person team from the World Health Organization has completed the foundation for an investigation into the animal origins of the novel coronavirus.

COVID-19 Fears Delay Hong Kong's Legislative Council Elections By A Year

Annabelle Alonzo | Aug 02 2020, 01:17PM EDT

Hong Kong's government has postponed the city's legislative elections previously slated in September by one year in view of the coronavirus pandemic that has become more menacing in the recent weeks.

Brazil's Quilombos Test For COVID-19 After Several Of Its Members Contracted The Disease

Annabelle Alonzo | Jul 31 2020, 11:41AM EDT

One-hundred twenty members of a quilombo community in Peropava, Sao Paolo lined up for mass testing for the novel coronavirus after it was confirmed that several of its members had contracted the...

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AstraZeneca Chief Says Annual Shots Of Coronavirus Vaccine May Be Needed For Better Immunity

Vianne Burog | Jul 31 2020, 02:50AM EDT

AstraZeneca has revealed that annual coronavirus vaccinations might be needed due to the unpredictability of COVID-19.

Healthier Lifestyle: 5 Tips To Get Your COVID-19 Diet Back On Track

Shirley Gómez | Jul 30 2020, 11:49AM EDT

Registered dietitian nutritionist Amy Gorin, explains how to get your diet back on track during the pandemic and enjoy a healthier lifestyle.

Coronavirus: EU Closes $74-Million Deal With Gilead To Acquire Anti-Viral Drug Remdesivir

Annabelle Alonzo | Jul 30 2020, 08:24AM EDT

On Wednesday, an executive from the European Union confirmed that it had closed a deal with U.S. drugmaker Gilead Sciences to buy $74 Million Worth of COVID-19 medicine, Remdesivir.

Brazilian Health Workers Urge ICC To Investigate Bolsonaro's Government For Failed COVID-19 Response

Annabelle Alonzo | Jul 29 2020, 04:25PM EDT

A group of unions representing Brazil's healthcare workers and professionals has lodged a complaint to the International Criminal Court (ICC) seeking that a probe must be conducted against...

Hydroxychloroquine Claimed As Effective COVID-19 Treatment In Viral Video

Vianne Burog | Jul 29 2020, 10:57AM EDT

On Tuesday, a video of Houston-based primary care physician Dr. Stella Immanuel making bold claims about hydroxychloroquine went viral.

Coronavirus Vaccine Estimated To Cost $40 In High-Income Countries

Vianne Burog | Jul 29 2020, 10:50AM EDT

Members of the global coronavirus vaccine alliance are eyeing a range of potential prices for the COVID-19 shots.

US Records Biggest One-Day Rise In COVID-19 Deaths Since May

Annabelle Alonzo | Jul 29 2020, 01:49AM EDT

A Reuters tally made on Tuesday detailed that the United States registered at least 1,292 COVID-19 deaths nationwide. This is said to be the country's biggest one-day increase since May.

FDA approves Linzess to Treat Constipation

FDA Expands List Of Toxic Hand Sanitizers, Reiterates Warning On The Dangers Of Methanol Exposure

Annabelle Alonzo | Jul 28 2020, 11:20PM EDT

The Food and Drug Administration in the United States has expanded its already-existing list of potentially toxic hand sanitizers and has reiterated its warning about store-bought hand sanitizers...

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