Health Archives

How the rapidly spreading coronavirus evolved in the US

March 9, 2020 12:30 AM CNN

Just a week ago on February 29, there was one confirmed death from coronavirus in the United States. Now the rapidly-spreading virus has killed 22…

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz will self-quarantine after shaking hands with man with coronavirus

March 8, 2020 6:50 PM Associated Press, CNN

HOUSTON, Texas — GOP Sen. Ted Cruz said Sunday he will self-quarantine at his home in Texas after learning that he shook hands and briefly chatted…

Coronavirus is now in 34 states and a cruise ship linked to dozens of cases will soon dock in the US

March 8, 2020 11:12 PM CNN

Thirty-four states and the nation’s capital have confirmed cases of novel coronavirus, but the crisis continues to grow aboard cruise ships at…

Iowa girl regains eyesight after losing vision to flu

March 8, 2020 7:02 PM CNN

An Iowa girl who lost her vision after almost dying from the flu has regained her eyesight, her mother said. Just weeks after leaving the hospital in…

Iowa girl regains eyesight after losing vision to flu

March 8, 2020 7:02 PM CNN

An Iowa girl who lost her vision after almost dying from the flu has regained her eyesight, her mother said. Just weeks after leaving the hospital in…

Numerous California cruise ship passengers to be quarantined at Texas base

March 8, 2020 9:33 AM Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas — Numerous Americans on a cruise ship off the California coast will be transferred to a military base in San Antonio for testing for…

Former CDC director: It’s time to restrict visits to nursing homes

March 8, 2020 4:33 PM CNN

Last week, I noted that we were in the calm before the storm. Now, the storm has started in the United States and is gathering strength. Covid-19,…

Daylight savings year-round could save lives, improve sleep and other benefits

March 8, 2020 8:27 AM CNN

In my research on daylight saving time, I have found that Americans don’t like it when Congress messes with their clocks. In an effort to avoid…

U.S. coronavirus death toll rises to 19; Italy quarantines northern region under ‘national emergency’

March 7, 2020 10:01 PM ABC News, Associated Press, CNN

MILAN, Italy — Italy’s prime minister declared a “national emergency” and announced a sweeping novel coronavirus quarantine early Sunday local…

US coronavirus cases top 400 as outbreaks grow on a cruise ship, in a nursing home and near New York

March 7, 2020 10:43 PM CNN

The number of novel coronavirus cases in the United States continued to mount on Saturday, bringing the nationwide total to more than 400. At least…

Coronavirus mutations: Much ado about nothing

March 7, 2020 4:16 PM CNN

A recent scientific article suggested that the novel coronavirus responsible for the Covid-19 epidemic has mutated into a more…

Your favorite childhood cereals, ranked by sugar

March 7, 2020 5:53 AM CNN

Even in today’s health-conscious world, sugar-soaked cereal remains a morning staple for many US kids, who are blissfully unaware of how much…

Starbucks employee diagnosed with the coronavirus in Seattle, company says

March 6, 2020 10:32 PM CNN

A Starbucks employee in downtown Seattle tested positive for the coronavirus, leading to the store’s closure for a deep cleaning, the company…

Coronavirus cases top 100,000 worldwide; U.S. death toll rises to 17 with pair of Florida deaths

March 6, 2020 6:10 PM CNN

TALLAHASSEE, Florida — The novel coronavirus has now killed more than 3,400 people globally, and infected over 101,300…

William Beaumont Army Medical Center has isolation rooms ready to treat coronavirus patients

March 6, 2020 7:57 PM Wil Herren

EL PASO, Texas — With the corona virus already affecting the state of Texas, what is Fort Bliss doing to protect our soldiers? Lt. Col. Lauri Zike,…

21 test positive for coronavirus on California cruise ship, Vice President Mike Pence says

March 6, 2020 8:58 PM CNN

Twenty-one people aboard the Grand Princess cruise ship tested positive for coronavirus, Vice President Mike Pence said Friday. A total of 46 people…

Travelers at El Paso International Airport taking extra precautions and cleaning more due to coronavirus concerns

March 6, 2020 8:36 PM Julio-Cesar Chavez

EL PASO. Texas — El Paso International Airport is continuing with cleanliness guidelines and travelers are taking extra precautions amidst…

Would you have to pay for a coronavirus test? It depends.

March 6, 2020 8:30 PM CNN

As coronavirus cases multiply across the nation, many Americans who aren’t feeling too well are worried about how much they’ll have to…

This breast cancer advocate says she discovered a Facebook flaw that put the health data of millions at risk

March 6, 2020 7:39 PM CNN

Imagine you have a highly sensitive medical condition that you want, or need, to keep secret. Maybe you’ve been diagnosed with HIV, or…

4 new Houston-area coronavirus cases bring local total to 8

March 6, 2020 5:42 PM Associated Press

HOUSTON, Texas (AP) — The number of Houston-area residents testing positive for the new coronavirus has reached eight with the positive tests…

New CDC guidance says older adults should ‘stay at home as much as possible’ due to coronavirus

March 6, 2020 3:50 PM CNN

ATLANTA, Georgia – Amid a coronavirus outbreak in the United States, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is encouraging older…

Coronavirus Map: Interactive tool you can use to track new cases

March 6, 2020 6:08 AM Mauricio Casillas

BALTIMORE, Maryland — The engineering school at Johns Hopkins University is making it easier for people to track the coronavirus. The Center…

Beating heart cells catch a ride to the International Space Station

March 6, 2020 1:43 PM CNN

Tiny heart cells are among the new batch of science experiments heading for the International Space Station Friday night, but their potential to help…

Here’s a list of disinfectants approved by the EPA that you can use against coronavirus

March 6, 2020 5:39 AM CNN

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is arming consumers with a list of disinfectants that people can use to protect…

Key things we’ve learned this week as the deadly coronavirus outbreak grows in the US

March 6, 2020 5:38 AM CNN

It’s been a week of dizzying coronavirus developments in the United States, with fear growing as deaths skyrocketed within days from one to 14…

Thousands of US residents have been asked by state governments to ‘self-quarantine.’ Here’s what that looks like

March 6, 2020 5:10 AM CNN

With US coronavirus cases topping 220 across 19 states and the death toll climbing to more than a dozen, state governments have asked thousands of…

Self-quarantine may provide option to slow spread of coronavirus. Here’s what that looks like

March 6, 2020 4:10 AM CNN

With U.S. coronavirus cases climbing, state governments have asked thousands of residents to seclude themselves from the rest of the community to…

A cruise ship that carried a man who died from coronavirus is held off the California coast with 3,500 people on board

March 6, 2020 2:12 AM CNN

The fate of almost 3,500 people headed back to the United States remains a mystery as their cruise ship won’t be allowed to dock anytime soon.…

Prefer tea over coffee? It could be your genes, study finds

March 6, 2020 12:32 AM CNN

Whether you’re inclined to choose coffee or green tea for your morning boost could be determined by your genes, a recent study found. To…

Journalist trapped in Wuhan, China risks life to report on coronavirus: Only On ABC-7

March 5, 2020 3:53 PM Kate Bieri

Above is a condensed version of the interview with Yunfei Zhao. WUHAN, China — When millions desperately fled the Chinese city of Wuhan, journalist…