Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Full force of third virus wave breaks over Portugal

Portugal, currently feeling the full force of its third wave of the coronavirus pandemic, has appealed for international help to relieve overwhelmed hospital staff.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Germany bans most travel from virus variant countries

Germany will from Saturday ban most travellers from countries hit by new, more contagious coronavirus variants to prevent a surge in infection numbers, the government said Friday.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Moscow eases coronavirus restrictions as cases fall

Russia's capital Moscow on Wednesday announced a further easing of COVID restrictions citing the improving health situation, even as many countries tighten anti-virus measures.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

US resumes WHO support, launches $1.9 trillion virus plan

The United States on Thursday said it would resume its funding for the UN's health agency as President Joe Biden shifts towards greater international cooperation in the fight against COVID-19, while also launching a $1.9 ...

Cardiology

What if silent heart attacks could be diagnosed at home?

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack—805,000 Americans annually. For 75 percent of those individuals, it's their first heart attack, making it difficult to act quickly in response to symptoms. ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Germany poised for tighter shutdown as virus variants fuel fears

Chancellor Angela Merkel and leaders of Germany's 16 states are expected Tuesday to extend and tighten a partial lockdown beyond January, as fears grow over virus variant strains believed to be more contagious.

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