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Medical staff members check a ventilator in protective suits at the care unit for the new COVID-19 infected patients inside the Koranyi National Institute of Pulmonology in Budapest on March 24, 2020.

Why Some Doctors Are Now Moving Away From Ventilator Treatments for Coronavirus Patients

The concern from some medical professionals is that the machines could be h...

The concern from some medical professionals is that the machines could be harming certain patients

How to Make a DIY Face Mask for Coronavirus

Amid a shortage of medical-grade face masks, such as surgical masks (loose-...

Amid a shortage of medical-grade face masks, such as surgical masks (loose-fitting, disposable masks that block large droplets but don’t filter small particles) and N95 respirators (tight-fitting face coverings that filter out small particles), the...

People gather in a restaurant on April 4, 2020 in Stockholm during the the new coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.

Sweden's Relaxed Approach to the Coronavirus Could Already Be Backfiring

When Chloe Fu, 24, went for a run on Monday evening, the streets of Stockho...

When Chloe Fu, 24, went for a run on Monday evening, the streets of Stockholm were filled with people drinking on restaurant patios, enjoying the first warm day of sunshine after a long winter. “When...

A woman holds a packet of contraceptive pills, in Harare, on April 9, 2020.

Millions of Women Lose Access to Birth Control Due to Coronavirus Lockdowns

Lockdowns imposed to curb the coronavirus’ spread have put millions of wome...

Lockdowns imposed to curb the coronavirus’ spread have put millions of women out of reach of sexual health needs

It tortures me that I’m not there helping the agency through this. —Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA commissioner

'It Tortures Me That I'm Not There Helping.' Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb on the Fight Against COVID-19

In certain circles, Dr. Scott Gottlieb is famous for keeping a flock of sev...

In certain circles, Dr. Scott Gottlieb is famous for keeping a flock of seven chickens in his backyard--and for once retweeting a (fake) cover of the (real) magazine Backyard Poultry bearing his likeness. Under nearly...

US President Donald Trump (L) listens as Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Anthony Fauci speaks during the daily briefing on the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, at the White House in Washington, DC on March 24, 2020.

‘I Don’t Think We Should Ever Shake Hands Again.’ Dr. Fauci Says Coronavirus Should Change Some Behaviors for Good

Dr. Anthony Fauci is America's top infectious disease expert

A cashier wearing a face shield talks with a customer as she pays for her groceries at the Local Market Foods store in Chicago, Illinois, on April 8, 2020.

New Federal Rule Will Allow Essential Workers to Return to Jobs After Possible Coronavirus Exposure

(WASHINGTON) — In a first, small step toward reopening the country, the Tru...

(WASHINGTON) — In a first, small step toward reopening the country, the Trump administration issued new guidelines Wednesday to make it easier for essential workers who have been exposed to COVID-19 to get back to...