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US President Donald Trump holds a Make America Great Again rally as he campaigns at Orlando Sanford International Airport in Sanford, Florida, October 12, 2020.

Donald Trump said he was ‘immune’ to the coronavirus. Here’s what the science says

October 14, 2020 at 3:30 p.m.

Twitter on Sunday slapped a warning on President Donald Trump's tweet that he can't get or give the coronavirus, saying the post violated rules "about spreading misleading and potentially harmful...

As temperatures warm, more people are going to be outdoors making the most of the weather, which means trails and recreational areas might get more crowded. Some parks and trails are closed, but not all are. To follow through with guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, choose trails that are less inhabited and use social distancing at all times.

Adding radiation therapy to prostate cancer surgery has been a tough call. New science eases the dilemma

October 9, 2020 at 2:28 p.m.

One of the thorniest dilemmas posed by prostate cancer is whether, and when, to give radiation therapy — with its potential bad side effects — to men after surgery to...

Obesity can increase the risk of endometrial cancer, as it increases estrogen levels, and the higher the estrogen, the greater a woman's risk.

Obesity increasing in U.S. adults, CDC report finds

September 21, 2020 at 2:26 p.m.

Obesity, a risk factor for severe effects of COVID-19, continues to become more common, according to data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Twelve states now...

Scientists discover potential coronavirus remedy — at least, for mice and hamsters

September 18, 2020 at 2:55 p.m.

Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine say they have discovered a super-potent molecule that was "highly effective" at preventing and treating COVID-19 when tested in mice and...

In this June 4, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings chief operating officer Kevin Warren talks to reporters after being named Big Ten Conference Commissioner during a news conference in Rosemont, Ill. After the Power Five conference commissioners met Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, to discuss mounting concern about whether a college football season can be played in a pandemic, players took to social media to urge leaders to let them play.

Coronavirus and heart inflammation in athletes: What we know about myocarditis

August 17, 2020 at 2:44 p.m.

A small but growing body of evidence shows that COVID-19 can damage the heart, sometimes fatally, even in a previously healthy young athlete. This frightening fact is shrouded in so...

A global clinical trial will study whether hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine can prevent the coronavirus.

Hydroxychloroquine is the most disappointing, disavowed drug that researchers keep studying for COVID-19

July 6, 2020 at 12:21 p.m.

Barely three months ago, the anti-malarial drug that President Donald Trump touted seemed like such a sure bet against COVID-19 that Susanna Naggie had a tough time setting up a...

Coronavirus could be the turning point for genetic vaccines, a 30-year-old technology that has not fulfilled its promise

July 1, 2020 at 3:09 p.m.

David B. Weiner is known in scientific circles as "the father of DNA vaccines." The tag pays homage to his pioneering work over 30 years, but it's also a reminder...

DO THE DISHES | Whether you have a dishwasher or hand-wash your dishes, it's important to thoroughly clean any dishes or utensils used by someone who has COVID-19 with soap and hot water. The CDC also recommends wearing gloves while handling any dishes, glasses or silverware used by a person who is sick.

Coronavirus pandemic is fueling efforts to increase access to abortion pills

June 2, 2020 at 9:52 a.m.

The pandemic is helping U.S. abortion-rights advocates achieve a long-standing goal: Make it easier for women to use pills to end pregnancies up to 10 weeks. Federal and state regulations...

Mariana Ochoa poses for a photo with her children, Jesus, 5, left, Victor, 7, center, and Mariano, 9, at their home in Chicago, Friday, May 22, 2020. Chicago Run's at-home fitness programs have become an essential part of the family's routine during the coronavirus pandemic.

Why is the coronavirus infection usually mild in children? Here’s a new clue

May 27, 2020 at 12:39 p.m.

One of the biggest mysteries of the new coronavirus is its relative harmlessness in most children who get infected. At least part of the explanation may be in the cells...

A new study draws a connection between permanent hair color and straightening and cancer.

Hair dye, straighteners may increase breast cancer risk, especially for black women, study

December 6, 2019 at 7:42 p.m.

A large study led by government scientists is renewing concern about whether chemicals used to dye and straighten hair raise the risk of cancer. National Institutes of Health researchers found...

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