After scanning the brains of people with three distinct types of frontotemporal dementia, researchers have concluded that inflammation in the brain plays a key role in all of these neurodegenerative conditions. This information could help experts think of new therapeutic strategies going forward. Frontotemporal dementia is an umbrella term that…
Lead with Love: How to Talk to Kids and Teens About the Coronavirus Pandemic
As information about the coronavirus pandemic rapidly changes, PEOPLE is committed to providing the most recent data in our coverage. Some of the information in this story may have changed after publication. For the latest on COVID-19, readers are encouraged to use online resources from CDC, WHO, and local public…
Can the sewers disclose the scale of COVID-19?
In an application to the Research Council of Norway’s emergency call for proposals in the fight against the Coronavirus, scientists from NMBU, NIVA, Karolinska Institutet and The Veterinary Institute wants to analyze samples from the sewer in the hunt for COVID-19. During the ongoing epidemic, diagnostics on the individual level…
Coronavirus: Do you have an ‘underlying health condition’? How to social distance yourself
Coronavirus cases are now being confirmed by Public Health England in each local authority, as surge of infections continue. Those with underlying health conditions are urged to distance themselves from other people. Does it affect you? As of Tuesday March 17, the government reported that there are 1,950 confirmed cases…
Observed ‘gateway’ effect of e-cigarettes among teens ‘likely to be small’
The observed ‘gateway’ effect of e-cigarette use among teens is “likely to be small,” with only a tiny proportion of experimental vapers going on to smoke regular cigarettes, suggests research published online in the journal Tobacco Control. If anything, young vapers are less likely to go on to smoke regular…
US coronavirus deaths climb to 100
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Trump administration expands Medicare telehealth benefits for COVID-19 fight
As promised, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has expanded its Medicare telehealth coverage during the coronavirus crisis, enabling more patients to get virtual care services from their doctors without having to travel to a healthcare facility. WHY IT MATTERS Under the expansion, Medicare will temporarily pay clinicians for…
Idaho: Latest updates on Coronavirus
Last updated on Tues. March 17 at 1:40 p.m. E.D.T. Idaho currently has seven confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to Idaho public health officials. The state has tested 353 people; an additional 76 people are being monitored for potential symptoms (past and present) and 39 people are no longer being…
Racist Attacks Against Asians Continue to Rise as the Coronavirus Threat Grows
As information about the coronavirus pandemic rapidly changes, PEOPLE is committed to providing the most recent data in our coverage. Some of the information in this story may have changed after publication. For the latest on COVID-19, readers are encouraged to use online resources from CDC, WHO, and local public health departments and visit our coronavirus hub….
Dad’s coronavirus warning as four-year-old deteriorates after taking ibuprofen
If you’re struck with coronavirus symptoms, it might not be a good idea to take ibuprofen. Various experts have warned against taking the anti-inflammatory if you have COVID-19, including France’s health minister. And according to a stepdad, all parents should take note of this advice. Dan Collins and his wife…