U.S. health officials removed some coronavirus reopening tips for religious organizations only hours after posting them late last week, deleting guidance that discouraged choir gatherings and the use of shared communion cups. A federal health official on Friday said the…
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Britain divided over reopening schools as virus rules ease
David Waugh is putting down barrier tape and spraying yellow lines on the ground outside the main door of his school near Manchester. Waugh, who oversees five schools in northwestern England, already has painted yellow arrows to ensure that children…
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Type 2 diabetics 'are TWICE as likely to die from Covid-19'
Type 2 diabetics are TWICE as likely to die from Covid-19… and obesity increases the risk even further, new research shows Sufferers from Type 1 diabetes are also three and a half times more likely to die Findings provide further…
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Germany kicks off as Europe eases curbs but virus marches on
German football champions Bayern Munich were set to play their first match in more than two months on Sunday as coronavirus restrictions ease in parts of Europe, but the devastating pandemic remains on the march elsewhere with deaths soaring in…
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Study confirms common antidepressant doesn’t work as stroke treatment
A large international trial has confirmed previous findings that a commonly used antidepressant is not effective in supporting the recovery of patients who have had a stroke. The results of the study, led by researchers from The University of Western…
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Mauritius says battle ‘won’ as all virus patients discharged
Coronavirus. Credit: European Centers for Disease Control Mauritius on Wednesday declared wary victory in its first battle with coronavirus, saying it had “zero” active patients and had not documented a single new case in 17 days. The Indian Ocean island…
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As coronavirus forces us to keep our distance, city density matters less than internal density
The coronavirus pandemic has left many people questioning the relationship between urban density and healthy cities. After all, physical distancing has been the most common measure to contain the spread of the virus. But this doesn’t mean higher-density cities are…
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Blood cells could serve as a ‘thermometer’ to detect breast cancer
Immune system cells in the blood of breast cancer patients undergo alterations early in the disease course, according to a study published in the journal Clinical & Translational Immunology. The authors believe that this discovery may contribute to the early…
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Woman with skin cancer gets new thumb as doctors transplant toe onto her hand
Working as a dental hygienist for over 40 years, Audrey Gaddis needs to be able to use her hands. So when she developed skin cancer in her thumb, she worried it would mean giving up her career. But thanks to…
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As lockdowns ease, some countries report new infection peaks
While millions of people took advantage of easing coronavirus lockdowns to enjoy spring weather, some of the world’s most populous countries reported worrisome new peaks in infections Sunday, including India, which saw its biggest single-day jump yet. India, second in…
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