Tiffany Chance has worked as a certified nursing assistant since 2005. As an African-American woman in her mid-thirties, Chance typifies the demographics of her profession: most C.N.A.s are young, over a third are Black, ninety per cent are women. She was born and raised in Ohio, and for years worked […]
Coronavirus
Concerns over coronavirus kept people from seeking medical treatment during pandemic, according to study
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WJW) – A Cleveland Clinic survey finds that just 52% of Americans reached out sought medical care after experiencing a concerning health issue during the COVID-19 outbreak. Teen who beat rare cancer three times passes away from COVID-19 That number is higher when it comes to patients with […]
Here’s Why We Can’t Rely on Rapid Coronavirus Testing
Share on PinterestCounty testing sites like this one in California have relied on mainly on “gold standard” COVID-19 tests, not rapid tests. Getty Images People are increasingly using rapid coronavirus tests to screen for the virus before attending an event. Rapid antigen tests for the new coronavirus are less accurate […]
Can Coronavirus Be Transmitted by Frozen Foods? Unlikely, Experts Say
Share on PinterestExperts say viruses need a host to survive, so they don’t live long in cold temperatures or in sunlight. Getty Images Experts say it’s unlikely that the novel coronavirus can be transmitted by frozen foods. They say viruses need to be inside a host to survive, so they […]
Can Secondhand Smoke Transmit the Novel Coronavirus?
Share on PinterestExperts say droplets containing the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 can travel farther in cigarette smoke as well as e-cigarette vapor. Getty Images Experts say secondhand smoke from cigarettes as well as e-cigarettes can transmit the novel coronavirus farther than usual. They add that people aren’t wearing masks […]
Asymptomatic People Have as Much Coronavirus as Symptomatic People
Share on PinterestEven without symptoms people can carry the virus that causes COVID-19. Getty Images New findings add to the growing belief that asymptomatic carriers may potentially be able to spread the virus just as readily as those with symptoms. The new study found it took asymptomatic people 17 days […]
How the Coronavirus Spreads Indoors and What Can Be Done About It
Share on PinterestExperts say improvements to HVAC systems and better air filters can help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus indoors. Getty Images Researchers have pinpointed how the novel coronavirus spreads through indoor places such as schools and stores. They say revamping HVAC systems can help slow the spread. […]
Obscure Antiseptic May Be Effective in Fighting Coronavirus, Flu, HPV
Share on PinterestThe antiseptic miramistin could prove an effective weapon in the battle against drug-resistant superbugs. Getty Images An obscure antiseptic called miramistin, developed by the Soviet space program in the 1950s, may prove to have modern applications in the fight against harmful viruses and bacteria. According to research, the […]
How Accurate Are the Coronavirus Diagnostic and Antibody Tests?
Share on PinterestThere are two common types of diagnostic tests for the new coronavirus. Experts say both are highly accurate. Getty Images Experts say the current diagnostic tests for the new coronavirus are highly accurate while antibody tests are not as trustworthy. There are two types of common diagnostic tests […]
Is the New Coronavirus Getting Weaker? What to Know
Share on PinterestThe virus that causes COVID-19 is mutating but probably not weakening. Getty Images Some doctors say people with COVID-19 don’t seem to be getting as sick, and that people recently tested are showing a lower viral load compared to those who tested positive for COVID-19 a few months […]