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COVID-19 may ‘reactivate’ in a person believed to be cured
Because it is a new virus, many questions remain unanswered about the COVID-19 coronavirus — and a lot more research and analysis will need to…
CDC quietly changes advice on malaria drug as Trump pushes it as a coronavirus cure
The dosing recommendations drew criticisim as they were based off anecdotal reports from doctors Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/coronavirus-trump-fauci-giuliani-hydroxychloroquine-a9455991.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it…
Global warming to cause ‘catastrophic’ species loss: study
Global warming will cause “catastrophic” biodiversity loss across the world if greenhouse gas emissions aren’t curbed, with some ecosystems liable to collapse as soon as…
Coronavirus: Most New York cases came from Europe, not Asia, and could have been contained, genome specialists say
‘It was a disaster that we didn’t do testing’ Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/coronavirus-new-york-city-italy-china-us-a9458006.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with you. The Article Was…
Researchers training dogs to smell coronavirus
Detecting COVID-19 was the aim in a new dog-focused study done in the UK in April 2020. Scientists from the London School of Hygiene and…
Clinical trials underway for promising new COVID-19 treatment that wouldn’t face FDA hurdle
A handful of hospitals have started clinical trials to test a new treatment for the coronavirus. Hospitals in Boston, Alabama, Louisiana, Sweden and Austria are…
For asthma patients, the novel coronavirus can be scary. Here’s what you need to know
The new coronavirus’s ability to wreak havoc in the lungs is raising a lot of concerns and questions from my asthma patients. They already know…
Robots may become heroes in war on coronavirus
Long maligned as job-stealers and aspiring overlords, robots are being increasingly relied on as fast, efficient, contagion-proof champions in the war against the deadly coronavirus….
Space station crew to blast off despite virus-hit build up
A three-man crew blasted off to the International Space Station on Thursday, leaving behind a planet overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic. Anatoly Ivanishin and Ivan…
New York’s coronavirus crisis tracked back to European travel — not China: scientists
The New York Times reported Wednesday that scientists have tracked the cases of coronavirus in New York back to travel from Europe. The Times explained…
Why Do Some People Sneeze When They Look into Bright Light?
Ever been caught in a sneezing fit when the dentist shines that bright light into your eyes? You’re not alone—lots of people experience the same…
'Wolf in sheep's clothing': Scientists discover how coronavirus tricks its way into body
Research offers new hope for vaccine Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/coronavirus-scientists-university-of-southampton-sugar-coating-wolf-a9455616.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with you. The Article Was Written/Published By: Rory…
A coronavirus vaccine that wouldn’t require a shot
As labs around the world race to develop a vaccine, my colleagues and I are trying to find a better way to deliver it than…
In the rush to innovate for COVID-19 drugs, sound science is still essential
Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine have been at the center of debate in recent weeks over which drugs should be used to treat COVID-19. Neither product has…
Finland to begin randomised coronavirus antibody testing
Finland will start tracking the spread of the new coronavirus in its population with randomised antibody tests, its public health authority said on Tuesday. Source:…
Can pets get COVID-19? It’s complicated
News surfaced yesterday that a tiger at New York’s Bronx Zoo tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The discovery raises new questions about whether pets can contract the…
US begins blood tests for coronavirus immunity: reports
The United States has begun taking blood samples from across the country to determine the true number of people infected with the coronavirus, using a…
‘This president has muzzled science’: Doctor blasts Trump for ignorance over so-called ‘miracle drug’
President Donald Trump refused to allow Dr. Anthony Fauci to answer what his opinion was about using hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus, something that hasn’t been fully…
Columnist Eugene Robinson is relieved Trump finally admitted ‘what do I know?’
During his Sunday press conference, President Donald Trump advocated for the use of the drug hydroxychloroquine to help people with coronavirus. The drug hasn’t been…
'Smart toilet' can detect signs of disease, scientists claim
‘Everyone uses the bathroom – there’s really no avoiding it – and that enhances its value as a disease-detecting device,’ says researcher Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/smart-toilet-stool-urine-signs-detect-stanford-university-of-medicine-a9450061.html Droolin’…
Trump swears he would wear a mask ‘if I thought it was important’ — after first lady touts masks as important
During the daily press conference from President Donald Trump, he was asked about the first lady’s tweets about the importance of wearing a mask. I…
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