Credit: CC0 Public Domain Could the ghosts of your previous colds help protect you from COVID-19, even if you have never been infected by the…
Humans use the visual part of their brain when hearing sounds in the dark, even if they were born without sight
Scientists have discovered that humans use the visual part of their brain when processing sounds in the dark, even if they have never had sight…
Teladoc Health absorbs chronic care company Livongo in $18.5B merger
Digital health titans Teladoc Health and Livongo are merging under the Teladoc name. The deal values the 12-year old digital chronic care management company Livongo…
Does coronavirus linger in the body?
As millions of people are recovering from COVID-19, an unanswered question is the extent to which the virus can “hide out” in seemingly recovered individuals.…
Schools can reopen safely if precautions in place, Australian study shows
(HealthDay)—Safeguards such as contact tracing and swift isolation of cases of COVID-19 could be the key to reopening U.S. schools safely this September, a study…
Baby boomers show concerning decline in cognitive functioning
In a reversal of trends, American baby boomers scored lower on a test of cognitive functioning than did members of previous generations, according to a…
Top coronavirus advisor warns US in ‘new phase’ of pandemic
The United States has entered a “new phase” of the pandemic, White House coronavirus advisor Deborah Birx warned Sunday, with rural areas just as threatened…
Here’s what Dr. Fauci says about wearing goggles in public
As Americans learn more about the spread of COVID-19, Dr. Anthony Fauci has come out to dispel misinformation and clarify how we can keep ourselves…
New York's coronavirus deaths in worst week still outnumber Florida, Texas death tolls since pandemic's start
Janice Dean slams Gov. Cuomo’s ‘tone deaf’ victory lap on COVID: We’re still mourning Fox News senior meteorologist Janice Dean believes New York Gov. Andrew…
Pediatric experts offer tips for children’s mental health in transition back to school
Whether returning to a school building, online learning or a hybrid school environment, it is normal for children and adolescents to have some stress or…