People taking hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus may be more likely to die, according to new research. But that doesn’t mean the drug is killing them. A…
How the coronavirus pandemic could trigger a crisis of agoraphobia
‘Where I am just now, due to government handling, I am really scared of a second wave,’ says Shirley, 57, a housekeeper and youth support…
Active commuting could make children’s return to school better for their health and the planet
Children in the UK and across the globe have not been at school for some time, and this prolonged absence from the daily routine has…
Amazon could be next virus hot zone: scientist
The next pandemic could come from the Amazon rainforest, warns Brazilian ecologist David Lapola, who says human encroachment on animals’ habitats—a likely culprit in the…
Could a 100-year-old vaccine for tuberculosis protect against coronavirus?
This week, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation announced it will donate A$10 million to help fund an Australian trial testing whether a very old…
Immunity of recovered COVID-19 patients could cut risk of expanding economic activity
While attention remains focused on the number of COVID-19 deaths and new cases, a separate statistic—the number of recovered patients—may be equally important to the…
Poxviruses could yield protein pathways for coronavirus vaccine
A vaccine first introduced in the late 1700’s could help researchers today looking for a way to fight the coronavirus. Dr. Amy MacNeill, a veterinary…
UK could start easing virus lockdown next week: PM
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Wednesday he could begin to ease a nationwide coronavirus lockdown next week, but warned he would do nothing that…
Coronavirus medical costs could soar into hundreds of billions as more Americans become infected
As states push to reopen businesses, arguing their economies are losing too much money under current coronavirus precautions, they can’t ignore the other side of…
‘Caution fatigue’ could dent efforts to stay safe
As people enter what feels like the umpteenth week of social distancing and isolation with no end in sight, they may find it more difficult…