Canada, US extend border restrictions to July 21. Canada and the US have agreed to extend their agreement to keep their border closed to non-essential travel to July 21 during the coronavirus pandemic. Jun 16, 2020 0 1
Blood test that measures alcohol use may predict risk for bleeding strokes People who drink large amounts of alcohol have nearly fivefold odds of experiencing a potentially deadly type of stroke compared with those who drink very little or not at all, a new study finds. Jun 16, 2020 0 3
Stressful life events may up CHD risk in type 2 diabetes (HealthDay)—Higher levels of stressful life events are associated with a higher risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) among postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes, according to a study published online June 4 in Diabetes ... Jun 16, 2020 0 4
COVID-19 death risk 12 times higher for those with chronic health conditions (HealthDay)—With U.S. coronavirus cases now past 2 million, a new report finds that COVID-19 is much more lethal for Americans with underlying health issues—illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes or lung ailments. Jun 16, 2020 0 2
On the road again: COVID-19 safety tips for commuters Many commuters are back on the road as COVID-19 restrictions are lifting across the country and businesses are reopening. Jun 16, 2020 0 1
Elderly, sick, essential workers will get virus vaccine first: US The United States plans to give priority to the elderly, those with pre-existing conditions and essential workers once there is a vaccine against COVID-19, a senior Trump administration official said Tuesday. Jun 16, 2020 0 11
Adult life tougher for teens who had controlling parents: Study (HealthDay)—Back off, Mom and Dad: Teens who feel their parents are overly controlling may have more difficulty with romantic relationships as adults, a new study suggests. Jun 16, 2020 0 12
NATO to stockpile medical equipment for virus 2nd wave NATO is to stockpile medical equipment to prepare for a possible second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, its chief announced Tuesday. Jun 16, 2020 0 2
Multi-institutional study looks at brain MRI findings in COVID-19 A new multi-institutional study published in the journal Radiology identifies patterns in abnormal brain MRI findings in patients with COVID-19. Jun 16, 2020 0 3
A coordinated COVID-19 response helped western Washington state 'flatten the curve' Despite having the first confirmed case of coronavirus and the first major COVID-19 outbreak in the United States, the state of Washington implemented a response plan that kept its death rate the lowest among all states that ... Jun 16, 2020 0 2
