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Natural Herd Immunity to COVID-19 Might Be Impossible
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Natural Herd Immunity to COVID-19 Might Be Impossible
Coronavirus antibodies can disappear, according to a new study, potentially killing hopes that natural herd immunity will end the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus antibodies can disappear, according to a new study, potentially killing hopes that natural herd immunity will end the COVID-19 pandemic.
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What We Know About How the Coronavirus Affects the Brain
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What We Know About How the Coronavirus Affects the Brain
Studies are finding that the coronavirus affects the brain as well as the lungs in some patients, causing delirium, strokes, and even fatal swelling.
Studies are finding that the coronavirus affects the brain as well as the lungs in some patients, causing delirium, strokes, and even fatal swelling.
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Should We Be Using AI Models for Diagnosing COVID-19?
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Should We Be Using AI Models for Diagnosing COVID-19?
Researchers are training algorithms to help predict the severity of COVID-19. But is AI ready for COVID-19?
Researchers are training algorithms to help predict the severity of COVID-19. But is AI ready for COVID-19?
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New Air Filter for COVID-19 Could Lower Risk of Being Indoors
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New Air Filter for COVID-19 Could Lower Risk of Being Indoors
A new air filter for COVID-19 heats up to nearly 400 degrees Fahrenheit to kill the coronavirus in aerosols.
A new air filter for COVID-19 heats up to nearly 400 degrees Fahrenheit to kill the coronavirus in aerosols.
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Is the Coronavirus Airborne, and Does It Matter?
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Is the Coronavirus Airborne, and Does It Matter?
Is the coronavirus airborne? More than 200 scientists have told the WHO that yes, it’s likely the coronavirus spreads through aerosols.
Is the coronavirus airborne? More than 200 scientists have told the WHO that yes, it’s likely the coronavirus spreads through aerosols.
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New Images Reveal Which Type of Face Mask Is the Best
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New Images Reveal Which Type of Face Mask Is the Best
To find out which type of face mask is the best, researchers rigged a mannequin’s head to a fog machine and then tested four masks on it.
To find out which type of face mask is the best, researchers rigged a mannequin’s head to a fog machine and then tested four masks on it.
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Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine Produces More Antibodies Than the Disease Itself
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Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine Produces More Antibodies Than the Disease Itself
Early data shows Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine produces immunity as good as, or better than, recovery from the virus.
Early data shows Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine produces immunity as good as, or better than, recovery from the virus.
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A Guide to Flying During the Coronavirus Pandemic
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A Guide to Flying During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Flying during the coronavirus pandemic can increase your infection risk, but if you can't avoid it, here’s how to do so as safely as possible.
Flying during the coronavirus pandemic can increase your infection risk, but if you can't avoid it, here’s how to do so as safely as possible.
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Can Old Vaccines Be New Weapons Against COVID-19?
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Can Old Vaccines Be New Weapons Against COVID-19?
Well-established vaccines using weakened pathogens provide general immune benefits. Now researchers are proposing them to help fight COVID-19.
Well-established vaccines using weakened pathogens provide general immune benefits. Now researchers are proposing them to help fight COVID-19.
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Ford Factory Workers Rally to Build Ventilators for a Nation in Need
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Ford Factory Workers Rally to Build Ventilators for a Nation in Need
Ford Motor Company is putting its equipment and employees to work to counteract the extreme ventilator shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ford Motor Company is putting its equipment and employees to work to counteract the extreme ventilator shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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What Are the Risks for Pregnant Women With COVID-19?
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What Are the Risks for Pregnant Women With COVID-19?
Pregnant women have a lot to worry about, but is stressing over coronavirus worth it? Here's the latest research.
Pregnant women have a lot to worry about, but is stressing over coronavirus worth it? Here's the latest research.
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Reopening Schools This Fall Could Benefit Children
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Reopening Schools This Fall Could Benefit Children
Experts in favor of reopening schools as soon as possible argue that school closures could be hurting young people’s physical, mental, and social health.
Experts in favor of reopening schools as soon as possible argue that school closures could be hurting young people’s physical, mental, and social health.
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The Long-Term Health Effects of COVID-19
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The Long-Term Health Effects of COVID-19
As their numbers swell, some survivors are reporting long-term health effects of COVID-19.
As their numbers swell, some survivors are reporting long-term health effects of COVID-19.
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Simple Tips for Choosing a Face Mask That Works
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Simple Tips for Choosing a Face Mask That Works
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, face coverings are now mandatory in many states. Here’s what you need to know about choosing a face mask.
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, face coverings are now mandatory in many states. Here’s what you need to know about choosing a face mask.
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Who Is at High Risk for COVID-19? Experts Weigh In.
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Who Is at High Risk for COVID-19? Experts Weigh In.
Two COVID-19 risk factors are particularly likely to increase a patient’s chances of having a severe case, according to a new CDC report.
Two COVID-19 risk factors are particularly likely to increase a patient’s chances of having a severe case, according to a new CDC report.
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Does a Positive Antibody Test Mean I’m Immune? It Depends.
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Does a Positive Antibody Test Mean I’m Immune? It Depends.
As the conversation shifts from tracking and diagnosing COVID-19 to reopening society, people are now focused on antibody tests. But experts warn that an antibody screen may supply a false peace of mind.
As the conversation shifts from tracking and diagnosing COVID-19 to reopening society, people are now focused on antibody tests. But experts warn that an antibody screen may supply a false peace of mind.
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How To Stop COVID-19's Killer Cytokine Storm
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How To Stop COVID-19's Killer Cytokine Storm
COVID-19 can cause a potentially lethal cytokine storm, a runaway immune system response. Researchers are studying drugs they hope can calm the storm.
COVID-19 can cause a potentially lethal cytokine storm, a runaway immune system response. Researchers are studying drugs they hope can calm the storm.
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How Does the Coronavirus Spread? Expert Consensus Builds
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How Does the Coronavirus Spread? Expert Consensus Builds
Scientists are beginning to come to a consensus on coronavirus transmission.
Scientists are beginning to come to a consensus on coronavirus transmission.
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The First Life-Saving Coronavirus Drug Is a Common Steroid
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The First Life-Saving Coronavirus Drug Is a Common Steroid
A large clinical trial in the U.K. identified the cheap, widely available steroid dexamethasone as potentially the first life-saving coronavirus drug.
A large clinical trial in the U.K. identified the cheap, widely available steroid dexamethasone as potentially the first life-saving coronavirus drug.
Fixing Justice
Street Medics Tend to Protesters in the Midst of a Pandemic
Fixing Justice
Street Medics Tend to Protesters in the Midst of a Pandemic
Across the U.S., groups of volunteer street medics are dispensing medical care to police brutality protestors in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Across the U.S., groups of volunteer street medics are dispensing medical care to police brutality protestors in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
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How to Keep Hospitals Safe with a Pandemic Still Raging
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How to Keep Hospitals Safe with a Pandemic Still Raging
This coronavirus screening app is helping 25,000 hospital employees get to work faster and safer.
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This coronavirus screening app is helping 25,000 hospital employees get to work faster and safer.
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How Will Businesses Keep Employees Safe During COVID-19?
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How Will Businesses Keep Employees Safe During COVID-19?
Lockdowns are ending but the coronavirus pandemic isn’t over, so what can businesses do to keep employees safe during COVID-19?
Lockdowns are ending but the coronavirus pandemic isn’t over, so what can businesses do to keep employees safe during COVID-19?
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How Organoids Are Helping Scientists Fight the Coronavirus
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How Organoids Are Helping Scientists Fight the Coronavirus
Researchers are turning to organoids — lab-grown clumps of cells that mimic human organs — in an effort to better understand the coronavirus.
Researchers are turning to organoids — lab-grown clumps of cells that mimic human organs — in an effort to better understand the coronavirus.
Life After Lockdown
Are Handshakes Gone for Good?
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Life After Lockdown
Are Handshakes Gone for Good?
The spread of COVID-19 has turned an age-old gesture into a faux pas. As more people are wary of spreading germs, handshakes are becoming less of a cultural norm, but are they gone for good?
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The spread of COVID-19 has turned an age-old gesture into a faux pas. As more people are wary of spreading germs, handshakes are becoming less of a cultural norm, but are they gone for good?
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“That Is Insane”: The Strange, Deadly Coronavirus Immune Response
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“That Is Insane”: The Strange, Deadly Coronavirus Immune Response
Research suggests the coronavirus immune response is different than with other viruses. It may help inform treatments and our understanding of COVID-19.
Research suggests the coronavirus immune response is different than with other viruses. It may help inform treatments and our understanding of COVID-19.
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A Soaring Employment Rate and More COVID-19 Updates
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A Soaring Employment Rate and More COVID-19 Updates
In our weekly news roundup, we take you inside the fight against COVID-19 to explore the solutions on the frontlines of an unprecedented global response.
In our weekly news roundup, we take you inside the fight against COVID-19 to explore the solutions on the frontlines of an unprecedented global response.
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Wearables Can Detect Coronavirus Symptoms Early
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Wearables Can Detect Coronavirus Symptoms Early
A study involving more than 600 people found that the Oura Ring wearables can detect coronavirus symptoms 72 hours prior to onset with 90% accuracy.
A study involving more than 600 people found that the Oura Ring wearables can detect coronavirus symptoms 72 hours prior to onset with 90% accuracy.
Future of Medicine
Gamers Are Helping Find Coronavirus Vaccines
Future of Medicine
Gamers Are Helping Find Coronavirus Vaccines
Developing COVID-19 vaccines is a challenge. RNA platforms show some promise, but overcoming their drawbacks requires help — perhaps from a video game.
Developing COVID-19 vaccines is a challenge. RNA platforms show some promise, but overcoming their drawbacks requires help — perhaps from a video game.
Life After Lockdown
The Science Behind Your Crazy Pandemic Dreams
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The Science Behind Your Crazy Pandemic Dreams
If you’ve been having strange dreams and poor sleep during lockdown, you’re not alone. The anxiety-inducing pandemic, less activity, and more screen-time have many more people struggling with insomnia than usual.
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If you’ve been having strange dreams and poor sleep during lockdown, you’re not alone. The anxiety-inducing pandemic, less activity, and more screen-time have many more people struggling with insomnia than usual.
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Japan Ends State of Emergency, Seniors DJ From Home, and More
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Japan Ends State of Emergency, Seniors DJ From Home, and More
In our weekly news roundup, we take you inside the fight against COVID-19 to explore the solutions on the frontlines of an unprecedented global response.
In our weekly news roundup, we take you inside the fight against COVID-19 to explore the solutions on the frontlines of an unprecedented global response.
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A New Electric Face Mask Kills the Coronavirus
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A New Electric Face Mask Kills the Coronavirus
A new electric face mask prototype uses heat to kill the coronavirus. Another model generates an electric field that hinders its ability to infect cells.
A new electric face mask prototype uses heat to kill the coronavirus. Another model generates an electric field that hinders its ability to infect cells.
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This Ultrasound Connects to an iPhone to Help Catch COVID-19
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This Ultrasound Connects to an iPhone to Help Catch COVID-19
Ultrasound can be a useful diagnostic tool for COVID-19. A portable ultrasound machine called the Butterfly iQ may make it safer.
Ultrasound can be a useful diagnostic tool for COVID-19. A portable ultrasound machine called the Butterfly iQ may make it safer.
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Is It Safe to Hang out With Friends Now?
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Is It Safe to Hang out With Friends Now?
As more states ease up on lockdown restrictions, many of us are asking: is it safe to hang out with friends now? Here's everything you need to know.
As more states ease up on lockdown restrictions, many of us are asking: is it safe to hang out with friends now? Here's everything you need to know.