Pharmacists could be front-line fighters in battle against opioid epidemic
Pharmacists are well positioned to provide communities with a lifesaving drug.
April 21, 2020
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How much coronavirus testing is enough? States could learn from retailers as they ramp up
Testing everyone for COVID-19 isn't realistic in a country the size of the US, but there are ways to design testing…
April 21, 2020
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How South Korea flattened the coronavirus curve with technology
In addition to testing and special facilities for COVID-19 patients, the country's government-run tracking system allows…
April 21, 2020
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The coronavirus pandemic might make buildings sick, too
Office buildings have been left mostly empty for weeks amid the coronavirus pandemic, leaving standing water in pipes where…
April 21, 2020
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How to avoid infection after a COVID-19 death – an Ebola response veteran explains
It is impossible to anticipate if, how or when COVID-19 might take a loved one. But there are ways to prepare.
April 20, 2020
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Wildfire smoke worsens coronavirus risk, putting firefighters in extra danger
Wildfire smoke makes it harder for firefighters' bodies to fight off viral invaders. But firefighting conditions make…
April 15, 2020
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No, CBD is not a miracle molecule that can cure coronavirus, just as it won't cure many other maladi
CBD may not be a panacea for your aches and pains -- and it certainly isn't for COVID-19.
April 15, 2020
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COVID-19 may hit rural residents hard, and that spells trouble because of lack of rural health care
Rural America has special problems as it copes with the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 13, 2020
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US pharmacists can now test for coronavirus. They could do more if government allowed it
As the health care system tries to solve the crisis in care around the coronavirus, pharmacists stand ready to help.
April 13, 2020
460
Older Americans are risking coronavirus exposure to get their medications
As coronavirus continues to spread, older adults face a challenge: how to get the medications they need without putting…
April 10, 2020
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COVID-19 is hitting black and poor communities the hardest, underscoring fault lines in access and c
Blacks are dying at higher rates from COVID than whites, showing yet another example of gaps in outcomes between blacks…
April 9, 2020
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For asthma patients, the novel coronavirus can be scary. Here's what you need to know
Asthma rescue inhalers are in short supply, and asthma sufferers are worried about the risks they face from COVID-19. A…
April 9, 2020
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How can the houseless fight the coronavirus? A community organization partners with academics to cre
A community effort is creating do-it-yourself hand-washing stations for the homeless population in Los Angeles.
April 9, 2020
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Overloaded morgues, mass graves and infectious remains: How forensic pathologists handle the coronav
An expert on forensic science explains the critical role of coroners and pathologists in the COVID-19 crisis, as many cities…
April 8, 2020
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Don't rely on a quarantini to boost your immune system during coronavirus
OK, we're all getting a little stir-crazy from staying at home. But is a mixed drink with vitamins added really something…
April 8, 2020
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In the rush to innovate for COVID-19 drugs, sound science is still essential
To battle the coronavirus, strong regulatory protection from the FDA is essential.
April 8, 2020
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¿Qué tipo de vacunas están desarrollando los laboratorios contra el coronavirus?
Un repaso experto por los distintos métodos para crear una vacuna, cómo se aplican en la búsqueda de una para el Coronavirus…
April 7, 2020
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What does 'recovered from coronavirus' mean? 4 questions answered about how some survive and what ha
Officially, not that many people have recovered from the coronavirus. An epidemiologist explains what has to happen for…
April 7, 2020
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The CDC now recommends wearing a mask in some cases - a physician explains why and when to wear one
The CDC now recommends that everyone wear a face covering when they go into a public place. But there's confusion about…
April 6, 2020
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Social media fuels wave of coronavirus misinformation as users focus on popularity, not accuracy
Social media analysts are seeing some alarming trends on Twitter, Facebook and other platforms as the new coronavirus spreads.
April 6, 2020
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