Remdesivir Inhibits Coronavirus That Causes COVID-19, New Study Shows

Vianne Burog | Sunday, July 12, 2020 - 10:33

A new study has confirmed preliminary reports suggesting that remdesivir could treat COVID-19.

COVID-19 Survivor From Chicago Receives Double-Lung Transplant

Vianne Burog | Friday, July 10, 2020 - 01:06

A COVID-19 survivor from Chicago becomes the second to get a rare double-lung transplant after recovering from the disease.

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

Vianne Burog | Friday, July 10, 2020 - 01:05

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

'Glee' Star Naya Rivera Goes Missing After Boating With Son

Vianne Burog | Thursday, July 9, 2020 - 22:29

“Glee” star Naya Rivera went missing after going on a boat trip with her four-year-old son on Wednesday.

Donald Trump's Rally Linked To Surge In Coronavirus Cases In Tulsa

Vianne Burog | Thursday, July 9, 2020 - 04:57

Local health officials believe that Donald Trump’s rally at BOK Center on June 20 may have contributed to the recent surge in coronavirus cases in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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

Vianne Burog | Thursday, July 9, 2020 - 04:55

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

Facebook 'Unwilling' To Combat Hate Speech, Civil Rights Groups Say

Vianne Burog | Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 07:19

Facebook is allegedly unwilling to combat hate speech on its platform, according to civil rights groups. On Tuesday, Facebook’s top executives met with civil rights groups to address concerns about...

WHO Says Coronavirus Transmission Can Be Airborne

Vianne Burog | Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 03:47

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

Study Shows No Evidence Of Herd Immunity To Coronavirus Yet

Vianne Burog | Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 03:22

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 | Tuesday, July 7, 2020 - 06:26

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.

Coronavirus Vaccine May Not Offer Lifelong Protection Against Infection

Vianne Burog | Tuesday, July 7, 2020 - 04:11

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

China Forms New Political Taskforce To Safeguard National Security

Vianne Burog | Tuesday, July 7, 2020 - 01:09

China has launched a special task force to safeguard its political system amid the backlash over Beijing’s poor handling of the pandemic and the violent protests in Hong Kong.

iPhone 12 Series To Include Four Handsets; Likely To Launch In September

Vianne Burog | Monday, July 6, 2020 - 12:31

With the launch of the new iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro likely just a few months away, rumors about the possible features and release date of Apple’s upcoming handsets are already making the rounds...

THC In Cannabis Found To Have Anti-Inflammatory Benefits

Vianne Burog | Monday, July 6, 2020 - 01:04

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

Stop Hate For Profit Campaign May Hit YouTube Next, But Here's The Catch

Vianne Burog | Friday, July 3, 2020 - 05:42

YouTube could be the next to get swept up in the massive advertising boycott that started earlier this month.

Philippines' Anti-Terror Bill Set To Lapse Into Law Next Week

Vianne Burog | Friday, July 3, 2020 - 05:37

An anti-terror bill as problematic as Beijing’s national security law for Hong Kong is set to lapse into law in the Philippines next week.

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

Vianne Burog | Friday, July 3, 2020 - 00:55

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 | Thursday, July 2, 2020 - 11:56

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

COVID-19 May Indirectly Kill 250,000 Babies Over The Next Six Months

Vianne Burog | Wednesday, July 1, 2020 - 05:34

A new study has revealed that 250,000 babies and young children may die indirectly due to COVID-19.

National Security Law Gives Chinese Authorities Power To Try Hong Kong Citizens In Beijing

Vianne Burog | Wednesday, July 1, 2020 - 05:14

A senior Chinese official has revealed that Hong Kong’s legal system cannot implement the laws of the mainland under the highly controversial national security law.