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More than a third with lupus had issues getting their refills of hydroxychloroquine: Survey

More than a third of people with lupus have struggled to fill their prescriptions of hydroxychloroquine, a drug largely touted by President Trump, during the coronavirus pandemic, a new survey found.

June 3, 2020

Protests disrupt contact tracing, could cause uptick in coronavirus cases

Health officials say their fledgling efforts to trace and stem the spread of the coronavirus could be hampered by protests across the country.

June 1, 2020

CDC updates guidance for when COVID-19 survivors can be around others

Individuals who had or likely had COVID-19 can be with other people after three days with no fever, if symptoms have improved and 10 days have passed since symptoms first appeared, says updated guidance released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

May 27, 2020

Health experts differ on wearing masks outside

Infectious disease specialists have different answers for a simple question: Is it necessary to wear a mask outdoors?

May 26, 2020

Australia flu season gives U.S. insights of what to expect

Health experts say they don't expect the coronavirus to slow down flu vaccine production in the U.S. and actually are anticipating producing more vaccines for the upcoming season.

May 25, 2020

CDC: U.S. birth rate falls to 35-year low

U.S. births have hit the lowest point in 35 years, with fertility rates dipping to "below replacement levels," according to a federal health report released Wednesday.

May 20, 2020

Doctors’ practices face closure after ‘nonessential’ service cancellations

Operators of dental offices, eye specialty centers, women's health facilities and other "nonessential" medical services have had significant reductions in their workloads since stay-at-home orders were implemented two months ago.

May 19, 2020

Potential vaccine shown to protect monkeys from coronavirus

A potential vaccine has proven to protect monkeys from pneumonia caused by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, according to the National Institutes of Health and University of Oxford.

May 15, 2020

Cancer screenings dramatically declined due to COVID-19

Researchers estimate that tens of thousands of diagnoses for common cancers in the U.S. have been or will be missed or delayed, adding to the health challenges the coronavirus pandemic has inflicted upon Americans.

May 15, 2020

World Health Organization: Smokers more likely to develop, die from COVID-19

The World Health Organization is warning that smokers are more likely to develop severe COVID-19 and die from the respiratory illness compared to nonsmokers, citing a review of studies by public health experts.

May 12, 2020

COVID-19 possible cause of severe illness in children

The coronavirus has thrown yet another curveball, possibly producing a new illness in children, who have been thought to be largely spared from the ravages of the respiratory disease.

May 7, 2020

Safe, healthy screen usage possible during coronavirus pandemic

Questions about when, where and how often people should engage with various video and phone screens are emerging as Americans increasingly rely on digital devices for entertainment, education and information during the coronavirus pandemic.

May 6, 2020

NIH studies coronavirus infection among children

The National Institutes of Health said Monday it has launched a study to help determine the infection rate of the coronavirus in children and their relatives in the U.S. and have begun enrolling participants.

May 4, 2020

Rundown of states that have reopened or are reopening in the next few days

More than half of U.S. states are gradually reopening in the next few days or already have begun the process.

May 4, 2020

Coronavirus outbreaks most common in homes, transport: Study

Outbreaks at home were the most common type of coronavirus transmission, followed by transportation, researchers in China found.

May 1, 2020

Coronavirus pandemic poses challenges to first responders in treating opioid overdoses

The coronavirus presents additional risks and challenges to first responders trying to save lives amid the ongoing opioid epidemic. Treating an overdose victim could expose EMS staff to respiratory droplets that can transmit COVID-19.

April 29, 2020

More than 50% of nurses report shortage of health care equipment: Survey

More than half of 32,000 nurses surveyed reported being short or out of critical health care equipment including N95 and surgical masks, isolation and disposable gowns, goggles, hand sanitizers and full or partial face shields, the American Nurses Association reported Friday.

April 24, 2020