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Recent coronavirus cases doubled among young adults, CDC says

Coronavirus17 hours ago

Recent coronavirus cases doubled among young adults, CDC says

From early August into the following month, weekly coronavirus cases among adults aged 18 to 22 jumped by 55% nationwide, with the Northeast seeing the largest increase, per a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Coronavirus in the US: State-by-state breakdown

Coronavirus in the US: State-by-state breakdown

In the U.S., all 50 states plus the District of Columbia have reported confirmed cases of COVID-19, tallying more than 7,233,946 illnesses and at least 206,959 deaths.

South Dakota district's students exposed to coronavirus may return to class sooner, board says

South Dakota district's students exposed to coronavirus may return to class sooner, board says

Students in Sioux Falls who have been exposed to the coronavirus will now be able to return to school rather than quarantining at home for two weeks as long as everyone was wearing a mask, according to a unanimous decision by the school board which goes into effect Thursday.

FSU cancels spring break after 1,000-person party over the weekend

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FSU cancels spring break after 1,000-person party over the weekend

Florida State University cancelled its spring break for this school year after Tallahassee police had to break up a party of 1,000 at an apartment complex many students live in over the weekend.

Consistency in the time of day you work out may keep off the pounds, study finds

Consistency in the time of day you work out may keep off the pounds, study finds

The key to working out consistently and keeping off the pounds may be as simple as setting the same time of day for your workouts and sticking to the schedule, according to a recent study in the journal Obesity.

Coronavirus claims thousands of parents, caregivers, study finds

Coronavirus claims thousands of parents, caregivers, study finds

As many as 1 in 1,000 children on average lost a parent or caregiver to the disease between March and July 2020, according to the researchers.

Most recovered coronavirus patients experience side effects of disease: study

Most recovered coronavirus patients experience side effects of disease: study

A new study found that an estimated nine in ten recovered COVID-19 patients have experienced side effects of the disease.

Recent coronavirus cases doubled among young adults, CDC says

Coronavirus17 hours ago

Recent coronavirus cases doubled among young adults, CDC says

From early August into the following month, weekly coronavirus cases among adults aged 18 to 22 jumped by 55% nationwide, with the Northeast seeing the largest increase, per a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Coronavirus face masks made with silk are better than cotton, study finds

Coronavirus19 hours ago

Coronavirus face masks made with silk are better than cotton, study finds

When choosing a fabric to make a homemade face mask to protect against the novel coronavirus, silk is better than cotton, namely when used in conjunction with a respirator, according to a new study from researchers with the University of Cincinnati.

WHO says it will provide $5 COVID-19 tests to lower-income countries

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WHO says it will provide $5 COVID-19 tests to lower-income countries

The tests will provide results in under 30 minutes compared to hours or days and will enable the expansion of testing, particularly in countries that particularly in areas with "under-resourced" health systems, WHO said.

Coronavirus spike protein morphs into 10 different shapes to invade cells: study

Coronavirus21 hours ago

Coronavirus spike protein morphs into 10 different shapes to invade cells: study

The novel coronavirus uses its "spike proteins" to latch onto and invade human cells. But to do so, the spikes morph into at least 10 different shapes, according to a new study.

How Joey, the baby sea otter became a viral sensation amid the coronavirus pandemic

HEALTH21 hours ago

How Joey, the baby sea otter became a viral sensation amid the coronavirus pandemic

Joey is an almost 3-month-old male Canadian-born otter.

Moderna says coronavirus vaccine boosts immune system response in older adults

Coronavirus22 hours ago

Moderna says coronavirus vaccine boosts immune system response in older adults

Biotech company Moderna announced on Tuesday that its coronavirus vaccine candidate elicited immune responses in older adults from a Phase 1 study in levels comparable to those seen in younger adults.

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Florida firefighters make history as department's first all-female crew

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Florida firefighters make history as department's first all-female crew

NASA's first Hispanic-American astronaut looking to revolutionize space travel

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NASA's first Hispanic-American astronaut looking to revolutionize space travel

Walgreens cashier pays for customer's items with her last $20

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Walgreens cashier pays for customer's items with her last $20

Vermont man visits cemetery, thanks 3,200+ veterans buried there: 'They're all heroes'

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Vermont man visits cemetery, thanks 3,200+ veterans buried there: 'They're all heroes'