Health Care August 2020

Can You Get COVID-19 From Secondhand Smoke?

The CDC has warned the public about the potential health dangers of breathing in secondhand smoke. But is the coronavirus now one of the health concerns connected to secondhand smoke?

Health Care August 2020

More Than 200 Coronavirus Deaths In Florida

New coronavirus deaths in Florida hit 229; the total death toll for the state is now 9,276 (number is based on first recorded appearance of the virus in Florida on March 1).

Health Care August 2020

1st Approved Coronavirus Vaccine?

Has Russia created the first coronavirus vaccine? Scientists including from Russia are sounding the alarm about rushing a vaccine before final-stage testing.

Health Care August 2020

Reports: Racial Disparities In Kids With Virus

Hispanic children have been hospitalized at a rate that is eight times higher than white children, according to a recently released Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report.

Health Care August 2020

Significant Disparities In US Infection Rates

A Children's National Hospital's Pediatric study found that COVID-19 infection rates differed dramatically among different ethnic and racial groups in the United States.

Health Care August 2020

Rare Polio-Like Disease Impacting Children

Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a polio-like disease that impacts children. Initial symptoms are cold-like before paralysis, and stories of complete recovery are unusual.

Health Care August 2020

'Too Many Are Selfish'

Despite coronavirus cases in the U.S. nearing 5 million, people across the country continue to resist taking such recommended actions as wearing masks and not throwing large events.

Health Care August 2020

What Should Schools Do During An Outbreak?

Parents across the nation are struggling with whether or not to send their children back to school, use distance learning or a hybrid of the two as the pandemic continues to surge.

Health Care July 2020

COVID-19: Is It Safe To Go To The Gym?

While it is possible to workout from home, is it safe to return to your local gym during the novel coronavirus pandemic?

Health Care July 2020

5 Tips For Sports Safety During COVID-19

The following offers suggestions for safely opening/reopening club sports, as well as high school and college sports while dealing with the novel coronavirus.

Health Care July 2020

Military Medics Deploy In California, Texas

As several states report record numbers of COVID-19 cases, military medics have been helping hospitals with a high influx of novel coronavirus patients in California and Texas.

Health Care July 2020

Can A Woman Spread COVID-19 To Her Fetus?

Life continues during a pandemic, including new life coming into this world. But can a pregnant woman pass COVID-19 onto her unborn child? Research shows odds are low but not zero.