Disease

Coverage of infectious and chronic diseases — their causes, mechanisms, epidemiology, prevention strategies, and the latest science on how the body fights back.

President Trump’s COVID-19 recovery has thrust into the spotlight the possibilities of novel, experimental therapies for this potentially deadly disease.
Despite the massive increase in COVID-19 testing, the reality is that tests are in limited supply. Pharmacies in several cities have implemented a screen to determine who can or cannot get a COVID test.
The coronavirus is once again spiraling out of control throughout much of the world, particularly in Western countries.
As I have written before, I have rather severe asthma, which has been under control due to some 
Here's the study, as always, in these types of data-dredging operations, observational.
Remember the Cuban "sonic attack" on American diplomats that was made public in 2017?
Last week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada announced that the U.S.-Canada border would likely remain closed to all non-essential travel due to concerns about the spread of the coronavirus in the U.S.
Herd immunity seems to be a relatively simple idea. The fewer susceptible individuals in the herd, the more difficult it is for the disease to be transmitted.