Face Masks at Home Reduce COVID-19 Risk, Study Says

Masks are becoming more accepted, and sometimes required, in the United States. When the coronavirus first came to the United States, federal officials said face masks weren’t necessary for

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Cancer and COVID-19: What’s the Outlook?

May 28, 2020 — Cancer patients diagnosed with COVID-19 who are otherwise generally healthy can and do survive the coronavirus, according to a new study that evaluated 928 patients with both conditions.

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Hydroxychloroquine combination risky for cancer patients with COVID-19: study

CHICAGO (Reuters) – Cancer patients with COVID-19 who were treated with a drug combination promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump to counter the coronavirus were three times more likely to die

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French coronavirus cases jump by 3,325 due to better tracking

FILE PHOTO: Cinema decorators work on a scenography piece for “Adieu Monsieur Haffmann”, an adaptation of a theatre play based in 1940s, on a street of the Montmartre district, as the shooting

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Lockdown Got You Down? Experts Offer Tips to De-Stress

By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, May 26, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Though the physical health risks posed by COVID-19 are at the top of everyone’s mind,

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Flawed Alzheimer’s Gene Linked to COVID-19 Risk

WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2020 — People who have a flawed gene linked to Alzheimer’s disease may face a higher risk of COVID-19, an international team of researchers reports. Part of the increased

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May 28, 2020 — A roundup of the latest news about COVID-19

The U.S. has lost more than 100,000 people to coronavirus in three months, and the virus could be with us for decades to come. But Disney World is planning to reopen, at least. Read the latest news about

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What Are Your Chances of Having a Second IVF Baby?

TUESDAY, May 26, 2020 (HealthDay News) — If you’ve had one baby through fertility treatment, your chances for a second success are good, a new study suggests. Researchers analyzed data from

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France moves to Phase 2 of easing coronavirus lockdown

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe looks on during a session of questions to the government at the French National Assembly in Paris, France May 26, 2020, as France eases lockdown measures taken

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White House Announces Plan for Medicare Recipients to Get Insulin at $35 Per Month

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Beginning next year, people on some Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage Plans who need

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