Month: June 2020

Individual choices matter, but public policies are more important. View original article Contributor:

Medical workers are falling ill in Pakistan at alarming rates as the country registers at least 100,000 new coronavirus cases since the lockdown was lifted. View original article Contributor:

The coronavirus has highlighted migrants’ inferior status in Russia. With no jobs, and sometimes no health care, many want to go home — but find they can’t. View original article Contributor:

After spending months hospitalized for COVID-19 at Swedish Medical Center in Issaquah, Wash., Michael Flor, 70, says that he knew his stay would be pricey. He’d spent 62 days in an intensive care unit, including weeks in an induced coma, and come so close to death that his family had called to say goodbye. But … Read more

As the 31st anniversary of the famous TV series approaches, let’s take a look at what science has to say about its most memorable episodes. View original article Contributor: Bill Sullivan

Watching what kids’ drink at night, starting a voiding diary are some of the simple steps that can tackle the problem. View original article Contributor: Marcos Del Rosario-Santiago

Cases are surging in some U.S. states. Brazil’s daily death toll is now the highest globally, and Peru is one of the world’s hot spots. For many women, the pandemic has restricted abortion options. View original article Contributor:

Two sisters in Missouri were among the first to have an unproven coronavirus vaccine injected in their bodies. If it makes it to market, it would also be the first DNA vaccine for any disease. View original article Contributor:

Officials closed a market that handles 90 percent of the capital’s fresh fruit and vegetables after dozens of people tested positive. It was China’s highest number of new infections in two months. View original article Contributor:

Endurance exercises may raise risk of atrial fibrillation, research shows. But experts say such workouts are fine — unless they cause an irregular heartbeat. View original article Contributor: Christie Aschwanden