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A Texas scientist says the state is facing a 'humanitarian catastrophe,' which will worsen without immediate and aggressive social distancing
Houston, where intensive care units reached maximum capacity on Thursday, is in a "dire health cris…
Rhea Mahbubani
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Trump pulled support for testing sites in 5 states as he's trying to push coronavirus test numbers downward. Health officials say the move could have 'catastrophic cascading consequences.'
The Trump administration's decision to defund comes amid record-high numbers of new coronavirus cas…
Rhea Mahbubani
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'The effect is greatest when 100% of the public wear face masks': Growing body of research shows the role of face coverings in curbing the spread of the coronavirus
Researchers underscore the need for preventative measures like social distancing, personal protecti…
Rhea Mahbubani
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The FDA is recommending pet owners practice social distancing with their cats and dogs, too
Cats should be kept indoors during the coronavirus pandemic, the FDA said, and pet owners should av…
Sarah Kramer
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7 people in Sweden told us why they think their government made the right call in having no coronavirus lockdown
Sweden avoided a lockdown and only has some rules, and locals say trust in authorities has left peo…
Sinéad Baker
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Should you turn off your air-conditioning if someone in your home has the coronavirus? Here's what you need to know.
As the summer gets closer, some experts are sounding the alarm about air conditioning, and encourag…
Shira Feder
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Coronavirus could kill more than 300,000 people if US restrictions are lifted prematurely, federal documents show. Experts say even that's optimistic.
Florida, where some beaches already reopened and drew crowds, would be hardest hit with over 23,000…
Rhea Mahbubani
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The UK government is set to tell people to wear face masks to stop the spread of the coronavirus
Boris Johnson's government is reportedly preparing to advise people to wear masks at work and on pu…
Adam Payne
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Coronavirus social bubbles might pop this winter. Here's why small gatherings aren't as safe as you may think.
The combination of cold weather, holiday cheer, and pandemic fatigue can spell trouble for even the…
Andrea Michelson
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Facebook removed more than a dozen closed groups promoting unlicensed medicines after a Business Insider investigation
Several of the groups were promoting GcMAF, a type of protein, as a cure for illnesses including ca…
Tom Porter,Tom Porter
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Eco chambers on social media spread vaccine misinformation: Study
"Where vaccine supporters often refer to news media and science sites when sharing knowledge about…
PTI
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Could treatments for Alzheimer's disease and concussions be hanging out unused in your medicine cabinet? This think tank thinks so - and wants to put them to work.
Drugs can be used to treat more than one disease, and generic drugs - already available at typicall…
Emma Court
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Bill Gates is fascinated by Theranos. Now he's recommending everyone read a book about the 'money, medicine, and mystery' of blood.
Though Gates said that Theranos represented "the worst-case scenario of what happens when a CEO pri…
Aria Bendix
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Exercise may protect against a deadly coronavirus complication. One expert thinks it should be recommended just like social distancing.
New research suggests that exercise can promote the production of an antioxidant that lowers the ri…
Anna Medaris Miller
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A US tourist in Malta has been refused a life-saving abortion, and is struggling to get permission to fly
Maltese doctors told Andrea Prudente that, due to the country's strict abortion ban, they won't int…
Anna Medaris
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Even if there's a coronavirus vaccine next year, don't expect to throw away your mask and stop social distancing, a top vaccine developer says
"The moment you get a vaccine doesn't mean you're going to put your mask in the trash," Baylor vacc…
Andrew Dunn
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Ignore advice about the Mediterranean diet on TikTok — researchers say it's usually inaccurate
The Mediterranean diet is a TikTok trend, but many posts are misleading about what you should eat a…
Gabby Landsverk
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CULTIVATED: Canndescent lands new funding, social justice activists versus corporate cannabis, and more.
New York State Sen. Liz Krueger outlined the social justice case for legalizing cannabis in New Yor…
Jeremy Berke
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Some Republicans want Gen Z to retire later to avoid outright cuts to Social Security: 'Does it really make sense to allow someone who's in their 20s today to retire at 62?'
Top Republicans remain firm that they're not cutting Social Security, but many in the GOP are start…
Jason Lalljee
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13 science-backed tips to stay focused and avoid distractions
To stay focused, practice healthy habits, like exercising and getting enough sleep. Here's what els…