HEALTH

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 neurological complications of the deadly novel coronavirus remain unclear.

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.

The nurse told investigators that he killed her because she gave him the coronavirus.

Patients could still be engaging in normal activities at the time when they are most contagious.

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.

Elective surgeries, including cancer biopsies, are being canceled at many hospitals in the U.S. amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

When taken alongside lifestyle therapies, liraglutide, the FDA approved drug, can be very effective in managing weight among obese adolescents.

Erectile dysfunction can indicate more serious health issues, according to new research.

Spraying disinfectants on people can be both ineffective and dangerous.

The new FDA-approved antibodies testing kit from Bodysphere Inc. shows results within a couple of minutes.

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.

A protein fragment that might potentially inhibit coronavirus's ability to enter human lung cells is, currently, being tested.

The man only admitted to the truth after his wife also developed symptoms.

The 28 are a part of a large group of about 70 people who recently went on the trip.

Italy lost over 60 physicians to COVID-19 and the majority of them were male.

The new antibody tests can determine if you are no longer a threat to get or spread the deadly coronavirus infection.

Per a new study, a new AI tool can predict subsequent severe illness in COVID-19 patients with mild symptoms.

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.

Several countries have advised their citizens to stay in their homes to minimize exposure to the virus. Many heeded the call and have turned their attention to some undertakings to entertain themselves while at home. One Australian scientist, however, may have gone to the extreme, which resulted in magnets getting stuck up his nose.

The coronavirus pandemic has caused several countries to issue a lockdown order, which in effect ordered everyone to stay at home. This is to prevent further spread of the virus. Only those who perform essential work are allowed to go out. That did not prevent others from thinking of ways to sneak out.

Violators could face 90 days in jail, a $5,000 fine or both.