The U.S. was first to reach the grim 200,000 coronavirus deaths milestone marker this week, according to Johns Hopkins University researchers.In additional updated statistics on the university's … [Read more...] about US coronavirus case-fatality ratio ranks 11th in Johns Hopkins mortality analysis
Conjoined Michigan twins separated in 11-hour surgery
Sarabeth and Amelia were born connected from the chest down to the belly button. (Joe Hallisy, Michigan Medicine)A pair of formerly conjoined twins have spent the last several weeks getting … [Read more...] about Conjoined Michigan twins separated in 11-hour surgery
US coronavirus death toll tops 200K as officials quarrel over vaccine timeline
The United States hit another grim milestone in the coronavirus epidemic on Tuesday when the death toll surpassed 200,000, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. The country leads the … [Read more...] about US coronavirus death toll tops 200K as officials quarrel over vaccine timeline
Japanese woman, 117, becomes country’s oldest living person
The Japanese woman who is considered by the Guinness World Records to be the oldest person in the world has just reached another milestone in Japan, where she set a record as the country's longest … [Read more...] about Japanese woman, 117, becomes country’s oldest living person
Holocaust survivor beats coronavirus after 81 days on ventilator
Avram Woidislawsky spent 81 days on a ventilator after contracting COVID-19. (Woidislawsky family)An 80-year-old Holocaust survivor who spent 81 days on a ventilator in a Pennsylvania … [Read more...] about Holocaust survivor beats coronavirus after 81 days on ventilator
Transparency in coronavirus vaccine development will be key to gaining public trust, expert says
President Trump has suggested a coronavirus vaccine could be ready for approval in a “matter of weeks,” but there is plenty of skepticism among the general public about whether it will be safe and … [Read more...] about Transparency in coronavirus vaccine development will be key to gaining public trust, expert says
Can mosquitoes spread coronavirus?
Mosquitoes are a common summer-time foe that are known vectors of the West Nile Virus, Zika, Chikungunya and several other diseases that sicken humans, but what about the novel coronavirus?As the … [Read more...] about Can mosquitoes spread coronavirus?
Can BiPAP machines help coronavirus patients?
As the coronavirus pandemic rips through the U.S., governors have made public pleas for more personal protective equipment (PPE) for health care and frontline workers, and for ventilators to help … [Read more...] about Can BiPAP machines help coronavirus patients?
Easter in the age of coronavirus: Is it safe to celebrate with family?
Is it safe to have family over for Easter during the coronavirus pandemic?With Easter coming up, many families are wondering whether it’s safe for them to celebrate the holy day with a few family … [Read more...] about Easter in the age of coronavirus: Is it safe to celebrate with family?
Easter in the age of coronavirus: Is it safe to celebrate with family?
Is it safe to have family over for Easter during the coronavirus pandemic?With Easter coming up, many families are wondering whether it’s safe for them to celebrate the holy day with a few family … [Read more...] about Easter in the age of coronavirus: Is it safe to celebrate with family?
