In a wide-ranging talk to biotech executives, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci delivered a grim assessment of the devastation wrought around the world by the coronavirus. Covid-19 is the disease that Dr. Fauci always said would be his “worst nightmare” — a new, highly contagious respiratory infection that causes a significant amount of illness and death.… Read More »
June 8, 2020 — The first confirmed cases of coronavirus in the U.S. appeared in January. At the time, the world knew almost nothing about how the virus spreads or how to treat it. Six months later, our knowledge has grown, but researchers continue to make discoveries almost daily. Here’s what the latest science tells… Read More »
CAMBRIDGE, MA – MAY 18: Moderna Therapeutics headquarters in Cambridge, MA are pictured on May 18, … [+] 2020. Moderna is one of a number of companies making progress on a Coronavirus vaccine. (Photo by Blake Nissen for The Boston Globe via Getty Images) Boston Globe via Getty Images Biotech company Moderna, which is among… Read More »
FILE PHOTO: A woman wearing a protective face mask waits for customers in a mobile shop inside a shopping mall, after the Thai government eased isolation measures, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Bangkok, Thailand May 29, 2020. REUTERS/Jorge Silva BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand reported four new coronavirus cases on Sunday and no new… Read More »
SOBRE NOTICIAS EN ESPAÑOL Noticias en español es una sección de Kaiser Health News que contiene traducciones de artículos de gran interés para la comunidad hispanohablante, y contenido original enfocado en la población hispana que vive en los Estados Unidos. Use Nuestro Contenido Este contenido puede usarse de manera gratuita (detalles). El doctor Albert Hsiao… Read More »
Known as the sunshine vitamin because it’s made in our skin in response to sunlight, Vitamin D plays a key role in keeping us in good health – something that’s incredibly important as the country faces the coronavirus pandemic Not only does this important vitamin support our immune system so we can fight off viruses… Read More »
(Reuters) – Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: A man speaks to a street vendor about face masks, during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in the Corona section of Queens, New York, U.S., May 19, 2020. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Reviving EU solidarity The initial slowness of European Union countries… Read More »
More than 120 leading scientists ask Health Secretary to evaluate role of gut microbiome in coronavirus amid ‘compelling evidence’ healthier diets could protect millions of Britons The academics say there is a growing body of ‘convincing research’ An unhealthy gut is often linked with inflammation and lower immunity The experts urged ministers to look into… Read More »