Month: April 2020

James Cai’s case was completely new to his doctors. When he grew severely ill, he tapped a network of Chinese and Chinese-American medical colleagues who helped save his life. View original article Contributor:

The president veered from grim warnings to baseless assurances in a single news conference as he predicted a surging death toll in what may be “the toughest week” of the coronavirus pandemic. View original article Contributor:

Scientists in Europe are becoming household names, fulfilling societies’ emotional and practical need for the truth. View original article Contributor:

During a press conference on Saturday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the Chinese government is facilitating a donation of 1,000 ventilators to New York, which has been struck hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Cuomo said the ventilators will arrive at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City later on Saturday. Cuomo … Read more

Should you wear a mask during the coronavirus pandemic? The city of Laredo, Texas, has decided that yes, you do. And if you don’t wear one, they could fine you. The city’s emergency mandate, which went into effect on April 2, states that every person over the age of five must wear “some form of … Read more

U.S. state data are starting to show a picture that matches one of the most mysterious global trends. Men are dying more than women. View original article Contributor: Chris Mooney

Over 200 promising leads failed in the past decade. But scientists say the disease and its causes are much more complex than studies first appreciated. View original article Contributor: Christie Aschwanden

During this pandemic, who would I call? What would I do if I had to go to the ER? View original article Contributor: Elana Rabinowitz

Beginning in his teens, Ed Roberts insisted on living as normal a life as he could. He also helped others with disabilities to live better lives too. View original article Contributor: Erin Blakemore