Month: April 2020

Pregnant women exposed to phthalates, found in plastic toys, soaps and food packaging, may be at increased risk of preterm delivery. View original article Contributor:

Orders requiring billions of people to stay home slowed the outbreak, but new jobless data is expected to show the rising economic cost. The U.S. accounts for about a third of 1.5 million infections detected worldwide. View original article Contributor:

When you’re on lockdown together and things run off the rails, it’s time for a family meeting. View original article Contributor:

Saudi Arabia declared a cease-fire in Yemen, Australia investigates why a cruise ship allowed infected passengers to disembark, and English Premier League players are urged to contribute to the overworked National Health Service. View original article Contributor:

The agency’s study of hospitalizations for Covid-19 in March shows heightened numbers for those with underlying conditions, men and African-Americans. View original article Contributor:

(WASHINGTON) — In a first, small step toward reopening the country, the Trump administration issued new guidelines Wednesday to make it easier for essential workers who have been exposed to COVID-19 to get back to work if they do not have symptoms of the coronavirus. Dr. Robert Redfield, director of the the Centers for Disease … Read more

(NEW YORK) — As the coronavirus bore down on New York, Dr. Doug Bass’ family begged him to work from home. He refused, pointing to his patients at Phoenix House, a drug and alcohol treatment center where he served as medical director. “He said he was on the front lines and they needed him,” his … Read more

(COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.) — A girl with a rare form of epilepsy whose recovery inspired the name of a medical marijuana oil that drew families of children with similar health problems to Colorado for treatment has died, according to the non-profit organization founded by her mother. No cause of death was given for Charlotte Figi, … Read more

(WASHINGTON) — Melania Trump released a brief video message of appreciation directed to the medical personnel and other front-line responders fighting the virus in the United States. “It is because of you that the people of America are receiving the care and treatment they need,” the first lady says in the video, which was recorded … Read more

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