Hospitals in New York are giving Covid-19 patients the heartburn medicine famotidine to see if it helps fight the virus, according to the doctor who initiated the trial.
Preliminary results from a clinical trial of remdesivir, an experimental antiviral drug being tested for coronavirus, could come in as little as one to two weeks, a top researcher said Sunday.
Before entering the cave, the small team of scientists pull on hazmat suits, face masks and thick gloves to cover every inch of their skin. Contact with bat droppings or urine could expose them to some of the world's deadliest unknown viruses.
Many patients with severe cases of Covid-19 have been shown to have extremely low levels of oxygen in the blood. Others who have tested positive find themselves experiencing shortness of breath.
Sheltering at home during coronavirus has its advantages and disadvantages when it comes to adopting and training new pets. Here are a few things that new owners can keep in mind to help train their new best friend while stuck at home.
Ultraviolet light can kill viruses. But the intensity required is dangerous for humans, which is one reason it might not help fight viruses like the coronavirus.
A CNN producer heard her daughter speaking with a friend about coronavirus and decided to film it. Child psychiatrist Dr. Wanjiku F.M. Njoroge explains how to talk to your children when tough questions on race and Covid-19 come up.
Happy dogs chasing balls on their fourth walk of the day. Purring puffs of fluff who can't wait to snuggle with pet parents miraculously home all day. These are the images we may have of sheltering with our pets during the age of coronavirus.
A few states this weekend are running a tricky experiment: Trying to reopen certain businesses and services amid the coronavirus pandemic, even against the advice of some health experts who say it risks dangerously spiking the number of cases.
Sean Doyle signed up for a trial for a coronavirus vaccines that uses new technology to try and reach a vaccine quicker. Experts debate whether these vaccines will work and make it through safety tests or change how we make vaccines forever.
A few states are relaxing restrictions on nonessential businesses on Friday amid the coronavirus pandemic, challenging some health experts who believe it's too soon.
The US Food and Drug Administration warned on Friday against the use of two drugs that have been touted by President Donald Trump as potential treatments for the novel coronavirus.