Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

CDC makes changes to coronavirus testing efforts

(HealthDay)—Just how prepared the United States is to quell an outbreak of coronavirus on American soil came into question on Thursday, as federal officials changed guidelines for testing after a whistleblower complaint. ...

Oncology & Cancer

One last trip: When tourism embraces the terminally ill

Since the latter half of the 20th century, vacationing has grown increasingly synonymous with tourism. This has been attributed to disposable incomes rising for many people, budget commercial airlines taking to the sky, and ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Airline stocks tumble on fresh Ebola fears

(AP)—News that a health worker diagnosed with Ebola flew on a commercial flight the night before showing symptoms raised fears on Wall Street that the scare over the virus could reduce air travel.