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Thousands of people across the country have been asked to stay at home because of the possibility they may have been exposed to the coronavirus. This may sound easy, but actually, it is not.

Scientists say consuming more foods rich in soluble fiber are linked to a lower breast cancer risk. These include nuts, oatmeal, and beans.

Federal health officials are recommending the use of face masks whenever outside your homes during the coronavirus pandemic. The public is encouraged to create their own masks using materials found in their homes. What is the best material to use?

Navy Captain Brett Crozier, the former commanding officer of the USS Theodore Roosevelt, who was earlier relieved of his command, has tested positive for COVID-19 according to reports.

The phrase desperate times call for desperate measures is becoming evident as New York health care providers use an anti-malarial drug in a last-ditch effort to save dying COVID-19 patients.

It has become some kind of a mystery as to why there are young people who die from COVID-19 infection. Health experts think there is something else going on that they hope will be figured out in the future.

Nicole Buchanan and her daughter Skye did not get the chance to say goodbye to her husband as everything happened so fast.

The worst appears to be far from over as the COVID-19 death toll in New York City reached more than 1,500 on Thursday, with over 10,000 patients hospitalized.

Doctors have observed that a tiny percentage of coronavirus patients showing neurological symptoms such as seizures and stroke.

University of Pittsburgh scientists are saying they may have found a potential vaccine for the coronavirus disease.

It has been several days when the sight of the 1,000-bed Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort brought much hope and cheer as it sailed into the New York Harbor. Expectations were dashed when the ship has only taken in 20 patients so far.

As COVID-19 death toll in the US reaches 6,088, attention has turned to a ventilator shortage even though there are studies that show it might not even be the total solution.

A woman from Ohio laments how coronavirus has destroyed her family by killing her brother and parents while her husband is on life support fighting to live, according to reports.

Smoking during the COVID-19 increases your risk of developing lung damage, which can impact your response to the infection.

Coronavirus cases continue to increase on a global scale but health experts say it may take time for those infected to begin showing symptoms. What is the period of incubation of the deadly disease?

Ventilators are vital in helping COVID-19 patients who have breathing difficulties, but hospitals across the nation are faced with a serious shortage of this life-saving device.

The coronavirus pandemic has led to a lot of people staying indoors and going out only for essentials. If you have a dental emergency, however, what should you do?

Coronavirus continues to lay desolation in New York City on Wednesday as it added 278 more in the list of fatalities due to the deadly COVID-19.

As COVID-19 continues to spread, more patients are starting report having symptoms not included in the list provided by the health bodies, and one of these is popping ear pain.

A CDC report has warned people suffering from chronic conditions like heart and lung diseases, as well as diabetes, are at a higher risk of being hospitalized due to COVID-19.

The captain of USS Theodore Roosevelt, a US nuclear aircraft carrier, is asking the Navy to help contain what appears to be an onboard outbreak. Reports say that the captain has issued a rare SOS message to the Navy brass, asking for his entire crew to be quarantined to contain the virus’ spread.

The White House has just issued a grim projection. Officials say that the death toll in the United States could reach from 100,000 to 240,000 Americans even if social distancing measures are observed. This developed as President Trump warned of rough times ahead.

A group of students from the University of Texas at Austin was found to be infected with COVID-19 after their spring break trip to Mexico. Health officials said that the 28 were among the 70 students who went to Cabo San Lucas aboard a chartered plane more than a week ago.

America’s top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, debunked a recently published study saying the coronavirus can travel up to 27 feet in the air. The research also claimed that it can linger airborne for several hours, which Dr. Fauci called “terribly misleading.”

The rapid spread of coronavirus has caused health experts and government officials to call on the public to observe good hygiene practices. The measure hiked the popularity of the hand wash, making it one of the most saleable products in the market. A doctor, however, is asking people to be cautious when choosing what hand washes to buy because there are some with ingredients known to weaken your body's natural defenses.

The unabated spread of the deadly COVID-19 has resulted in 42,344 fatalities all over the world, 4,055 of which are in the United States. The speed by which its spread has caused 860,170 confirmed cases of infections with 188,592 in the US alone. A former COVID-19 patient has explained the very first symptom he felt, as well as other warning signs that you need to be on the lookout for.

The main symptoms of COVID-19, as stated by government authorities, are too short and usually do not include mild signs. Health experts have repeatedly been saying there are other symptoms of coronavirus infection that may be experienced by people who have contracted them. There is also a lesser-known symptom associated with your stomach and feeling this could be a warning.

The coronavirus outbreak continues to ravage New York City as the total confirmed cases rose to 38,087, of which 914 have already died. This brings to a total of 67,325 in the entire state of New York, with 1,342 deaths. The city also reported a surge in deaths of 124 within six hours, meaning a patient dies from COVID-19 every 2.9 minutes.

A lockdown confines families in their homes. With children around, keeping them up and excited, and eliminating boredom in the process can be a daunting task. There are three activities that you can do with them at home during the lockdown period.