Study: Antibody drug may reduce COVID-19 hospitalizations
A drug company says that partial results from a study testing an antibody drug give hints that it may help keep mild to moderately ill COVID-19 patients from needing to be hospitalized, a goal no current coronavirus medicine has been able to meet.
CDC director says face masks ‘more guaranteed’ to protect against COVID-19 than vaccine
“These actually, we have clear scientific evidence they work, and they are our best defense," CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said of face masks during congressional testimony on Wednesday.
Over 800 nurses begin strike at Chicago hospital
More than 800 nurses walked off the job Saturday at Chicago’s University of Illinois Hospital after the latest contract negotiations aimed at averting the strike ended with an impasse.
Arizona schools ask for kids to get flu shots before heading back to in-person classes
The goal is preventing an additional viral outbreak, on top of COVID-19, which there isn't a vaccine for yet.
Health experts stress the importance of the flu shot amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Health experts say getting the flu shot now before flu season begins, will last you throughout the season.
Use COVID-19 precautions to help prevent contracting the flu this season, health officials say
Arizona's Governor and state health officials are asking for everyone to get a flu shot. The shots will be offered at many COVID-19 testing sites.
Survey shows 1 in 5 Americans don't believe in vaccines
Roughly 20 percent of Americans say they don’t trust vaccines, according to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania.
New COVID-19 test shows results like a pregnancy test
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized the first rapid coronavirus test that doesn’t need any special computer equipment to get results, which appear on a testing card with a similar design to some pregnancy tests.
FDA chief apologizes for overstating convalescent plasma benefits to treat COVID-19
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn is apologizing for overstating the life-saving benefits of using convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19 patients.
WHO: Avoid dental cleanings and other routine visits to the dentist for now
You should put off routine dental care until coronavirus cases fall, according to the WHO. UPDATE: A network of dentists in the U.S. have pushed back.
Infectious disease experts say it may take 1 year for COVID-19 vaccine to be widely available after approval
According to a survey from InCrowd, a medical research company, a majority of infectious disease experts believed it would likely take as long as a year before a coronavirus vaccine is widely available to the public after the vaccine’s approval.
Study suggests people think mask wearers are more trustworthy, but more likely to be ill
A recent study suggests that people find mask wearers to be more trustworthy and socially desirable, despite being seen as ill.
ICU doctor runs 22 miles while wearing mask to prove it doesn’t drop oxygen levels
A U.K. doctor decided to run 22 miles while wearing a mask to help reassure anyone who has seen misinformation on social media claiming masks drop oxygen levels, that for the most part, it's simply not true.
Health officials across US are quitting or getting fired amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Dozens of state and local public health leaders around the country have resigned or have been fired amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Novavax’s 1st-stage coronavirus vaccine study finds all volunteers developed viral antibodies
Biotech company Novavax publishes study which finds all volunteers for phase 1 coronavirus trial have developed viral antibodies
Texas medical board warns physicians who claim COVID-19 cure
The Texas board that licenses doctors has warned physicians that it could take action against anyone who falsely advertises a cure for COVID-19.
18 anesthesiologists at UF hospital system reportedly contract COVID-19 after attending private party
The Miami Herald reported that 14 junior residents, two senior residents, a fellow and an administrative employee contracted COVID-19 after attending a private party.
Doctor's controversial claim of COVID-19 cure goes viral, gets censored
Doctor Stella Immanuel has raised eyebrows in the past for saying women have medical issues for having sex with demons and witches in their dreams, and her latest message about a cure for COVID-19 is stirring up new controversy.
Scientists get closer to blood test for Alzheimer's disease
New study results are boosting hopes that there soon may be a simple, reliable way to help family doctors diagnose the most common form of dementia
Volunteers from Phoenix to participate in COVID-19 vaccine trials
Phoenix is playing a vital role in helping researchers and doctors find a vaccine for the coronavirus.