With no vaccine within sight, is there another way to beat coronavirus? Here's the story of the quest to find a life-saving treatment. SOURCE: Medical Research - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Fauci Unfazed as Scientists Rely on Unproven Methods to Create COVID Vaccines
With millions of lives on the line, researchers have been working at an unprecedented pace to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. But that speed — and some widely touted breakthroughs — belie the enormous complexity and potential risks involved. Researchers ... [Continue Reading]
What Seniors Can Expect as Their New Normal in a Post-Vaccine World
Imagine this scenario, perhaps a year or two in the future: An effective COVID-19 vaccine is routinely available and the world is moving forward. Life, however, will likely never be the same — particularly for people over 60. That is the conclusion ... [Continue Reading]
Don’t Fall for This Video: Hydroxychloroquine Is Not a COVID-19 Cure
Millions of people, including the president of the United States, have seen or shared a video in which a doctor falsely claims there is a cure for the coronavirus, and it’s a medley starring hydroxychloroquine. The video shows several doctors ... [Continue Reading]
Public Health Experts Fear a Hasty FDA Signoff on Vaccine
The vaccine trial that Vice President Mike Pence kicked off in Miami on Monday gives the United States the tiniest chance of being ready to vaccinate millions of Americans just before Election Day. It’s a possibility that fills many public ... [Continue Reading]
Must-Reads of the Week From Lauren Olsen
Hiya! I’m Lauren Olsen, your new Newsletter Editor. That’s right — the totally official, no more fill-ins, always-here-for-you Newsletter Editor. As the replacement for editor extraordinaire Brianna Labuskes, I’m here to tackle all ... [Continue Reading]
More than 140 COVID-19 vaccine trials are underway. These are the most promising candidates
A century-old vaccine that was developed to fight tuberculosis is a leading candidate in a field of more than 140 potential coronavirus vaccines. SOURCE: Medical Research - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]