Healthy Living

Seattle man, 70, beats coronavirus -- then gets $1.1M hospital bill, report says

Coronavirus nearly killed Michael Flor. After he got out of the hospital following a 62-day stay, the bill he received nearly killed him too.

NY man brought homemade bombs into hospital, police allege

A 33-year-old man allegedly walked into a New York hospital Tuesday night in a tactical vest carrying homemade bombs, a BB gun, a hatchet and handcuffs, authorities said.

NY Gov. Cuomo says Long Island cleared to enter Phase 2 reopening Wednesday

Health experts have cleared New York’s Long Island to enter Phase 2 of its coronavirus reopening, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday.

Nebraska sees first cases of rare coronavirus-linked inflammatory syndrome in kids

Nebraska health officials this week identified what are thought to be the state’s first cases of a rare inflammatory condition in children that experts think is likely linked to the novel coronavirus.

New guidelines on cancer prevention recommend cutting out alcohol completely

The American Cancer Society  (ACS) on Tuesday made a major change to its guidelines on cancer reduction and prevention, now saying it’s best to cut alcohol completely out of one’s diet. 

Coronavirus infects German shepherd, first dog to test positive for COVID-19 in US: officials

A German shepherd in New York has officially become the country’s first dog to test positive for the novel coronavirus, a federal agency said this week. 

NYU doctor urges health care workers to use these preparations for second wave of coronavirus

Coronavirus causes shortage of popular antidepressant

The coronavirus pandemic has led to a shortage of a commonly prescribed antidepressant, as virus-produced anxiety has put the drug in high demand. 

Possible coronavirus-linked inflammatory condition in kids reported in Wisconsin for first time

At least seven children in Wisconsin have been affected by a rare but serious inflammatory condition that experts think is likely linked to the novel coronavirus. 

Possible coronavirus-linked MIS-C inflammatory condition reported in children at Texas pediatric hospitals

At least two children’s hospitals in Texas have recently treated pediatric patients for a mysterious inflammatory syndrome that experts have said is likely related to the novel coronavirus.