COVID-19: What you should and shouldn’t do now
Avoiding panic, steering clear of sick people, and washing your hands are the most important things to do in preparation for COVID-19, experts say.
The...
US Federal Reserve’s rate cut leaves little ammunition to fight a potential recession
Lowering interest rates won’t lower transmission rates of COVID-19.
But could the Federal Reserve’s emergency decision to cut rates by a half percentage point on...
Pot use among U.S. older people nearly doubled in 3 years
In a new study, researchers found that more U.S. seniors are using the drug now than ever before.
They found the proportion of folks 65...
How to prepare your family for COVID-19
Late on Monday, March 2, Gov. Brian Kemp announced that two cases of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, had been confirmed in Georgia.
This comes...
Here are the most common initial symptoms of COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) often have fever and cough as the common initial symptoms.
The research...
Low back and neck pain tops U.S. health spending
In a new study, researchers found that low back and neck pain tops U.S. health spending.
They found Americans in 2016 spent an estimated $380...
How drug meant for Ebola may also treat coronaviruses
In a new study, researchers have discovered why drug remdesivir is effective in treating the coronaviruses that cause Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) and...
Coronavirus: Human strain causes fear, but domestic livestock strains are not new
Many people are hearing about coronavirus for the first time as the China strain, COVID-19, affecting humans causes concern all across the world.
But coronaviruses are...
Face masks may not protect you from coronavirus
University of Cincinnati scientist Sergey Grinshpun has tested the performance of respiratory protective devices against biological agents for nearly three decades.
Grinshpun, Ph.D., director of...
Quarantine may have long-lasting impacts on mental health
In a new study, researchers found that quarantine produces negative psychological effects including post-traumatic stress symptoms, confusion, and anger.
They find that these psychological impacts...