China’s changed how it counts virus cases three times now. Here’s why
Weeks after the novel coronavirus crisis began in December, there is still widespread confusion over the exact number of cases reported in China and…
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Benefits (and some surprising science) about owning a pet
Snuggling next to my kitties while their furry chests softly rumble is a proven antidote to the day’s stress. For me and millions more, having…
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New state-of-the-art William Beaumont Army hospital set to open later this year
EL PASO, Texas — The new William Beaumont Medical Center will be open this September. After 1,200 changes to the original plan and 11 years in…
Continue Reading This season’s flu shot offers ‘substantial protection’ in a season tough on children
The flu season is still in full swing and it’s likely to continue for several more weeks, and if you haven’t gotten a flu shot yet, you…
Continue Reading No US coronavirus cases were caught by airport temperature checks. Here’s what has worked
One of the enduring images of the current coronavirus outbreak is a space-age looking thermometer pointed at an airplane passenger. Eleven airports…
Continue Reading Common antibiotics linked to increased risk of birth defects, study says
Taking some common antibiotics during the first trimester of pregnancy was linked with higher risk of birth defects, according to a new study. The…
Continue Reading With mom and daughters out of coronavirus quarantine, a Wisconsin family is happy to be together again
It’s been a tough few weeks for families separated by the coronavirus. But a Wisconsin couple and their two little girls are finally back…
Continue Reading Chinese CDC study finds Covid-19 virus to be more contagious than SARS or MERS
A comprehensive study of more than 72,000 confirmed and suspected cases of the novel coronavirus by Chinese scientists has revealed new information…
Continue Reading A deadly virus is spreading from state to state and has infected 26 million Americans so far. It’s the flu
The novel coronavirus that’s sickening thousands globally — and at least 15 people in the US — is inspiring countries to close…
Continue Reading An American evacuated from Japan on a US charter flight says she didn’t know people on the plane had tested positive for coronavirus until it landed
An American who was evacuated on a US-chartered jet from a cruise ship docked in Japan told CNN that she wasn’t aware that other passengers on…
Continue Reading Nebraska doctors are providing coronavirus patients with chicken soup and Tylenol
University of Nebraska Medical Center doctors aren’t just providing top tier medical care to coronavirus patients, they’re also…
Continue Reading NICU nurse reunited with her patient from three decades ago while treating his son
Little Zayne Caldwell’s early arrival into this world led to a surprise reunification for his father and a nurse who cared for them both. Zayne…
Continue Reading US ranks lower than 38 other countries when it comes to children’s wellbeing, new report says
The United States ranks lower than 38 other countries on measurements of children’s survival, health, education and nutrition — and every…
Continue Reading Japanese couple who visited Hawaii were diagnosed with coronavirus, and Delta is warning passengers on their flight
A couple from Japan tested positive for novel coronavirus shortly after visiting Hawaii this month, and Delta Airlines says it is notifying…
Continue Reading These are the states with the highest risk for melanoma linked to UV rays
States with the highest rates of melanoma cases linked to ultraviolet radiation are spread across the United States on the East and West coasts, in…
Continue Reading Here’s how long coronaviruses may linger on contaminated surfaces, according to science
Concerns are mounting about how long the novel coronavirus may survive on surfaces — so much so that China’s central bank has taken…
Continue Reading 13 Americans moved to Omaha facility from evacuation flights, US officials say
More than a dozen Americans evacuated on US-chartered flights from a cruise ship docked in Japan were being tested for the novel coronavirus at the…
Continue Reading Coronavirus explained: What you need to know
A new Chinese coronavirus, a cousin of the SARS virus, has infected hundreds since the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December. Scientist Leo…
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Coronavirus death toll tops 1,800 as 780 million remain on lockdown in China
The death toll from the novel coronavirus has reached 1,873, as almost half of China’s 1.3 billion-strong population remain subject to varying…
Continue Reading Nebraska’s specialized medical care has handled Ebola. Now it’s taking on the novel coronavirus
Nebraska’s state slogan “Honestly, it’s not for everyone,” should have an asterisk, because everyone with even the trickiest…
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El Pasoans see vacation cruise plans ruined by coronavirus concerns
EL PASO, Texas — Some El Pasoans have seen their long-awaited vacations on cruise ships cancelled due to growing coronavirus concerns. At least a…
Continue Reading Americans evacuated from a quarantined cruise ship get stuck on buses with no bathrooms and fly 10 hours in cargo planes
This holiday from hell just doesn’t end. More than 300 Americans quarantined on the Diamond Princess cruise ship for almost two weeks finally…
Continue Reading Vaccines can prevent fatal complications from measles, study affirms
Measles may lead to serious, fatal complications not often associated with the disease, a new study finds. Almost a third of all reported cases of…
Continue Reading The health benefits of a random act of kindness
This year, “Random Acts of Kindness” Day falls on Monday, but the foundation behind it wants you to consider being kind every day. In…
Continue Reading Cancer cases on the rise globally, but not equally, WHO report says
In the next two decades, the world could see a 60% increase in the number of cancer cases, according to a new report from the World Health…
Continue Reading Struggling to quit sugar? You might not be sleeping enough
If you find yourself eating too much added sugar and unhealthy fats, it might be because you’re not getting enough sleep, according to a study…
Continue Reading Elton John had to stop a performance because of ‘walking pneumonia.’ What does that mean?
No, this pneumonia doesn’t have legs. But the term “walking pneumonia” entered the spotlight Sunday when singer Elton John had to…
Continue Reading Singles Awareness Day: The benefits of being single
An increasing number of people around the world are opting to go solo. The number of American men and women who have never been married, are divorced…
Continue Reading Parents, grandparents to blame for half of child poisonings, study says
Parents and grandparents, listen up — this is serious. More than half of children under age five poisoned by prescription pills ate them after…
Continue Reading Quarantined evacuees wrote a petition asking to be tested for coronavirus. Here’s why the CDC said no
Ordered into quarantine, a group evacuated to California from Wuhan, China, is at odds with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and has…
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