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Chinese CDC study finds Covid-19 virus to be more contagious than SARS or MERS

February 19, 2020 4:44 am CNN

A comprehensive study of more than 72,000 confirmed and suspected cases of the novel coronavirus by Chinese scientists has revealed new information…

An American evacuated from Japan on a US charter flight says she didn’t know people on the plane had tested positive for coronavirus until it landed

February 19, 2020 12:47 am CNN

An American who was evacuated on a US-chartered jet from a cruise ship docked in Japan told CNN that she wasn’t aware that other passengers on…

Nebraska doctors are providing coronavirus patients with chicken soup and Tylenol

February 18, 2020 10:09 pm CNN

University of Nebraska Medical Center doctors aren’t just providing top tier medical care to coronavirus patients, they’re also…

NICU nurse reunited with her patient from three decades ago while treating his son

February 18, 2020 9:45 pm CNN

Little Zayne Caldwell’s early arrival into this world led to a surprise reunification for his father and a nurse who cared for them both. Zayne…

US ranks lower than 38 other countries when it comes to children’s wellbeing, new report says

February 18, 2020 6:02 pm CNN

The United States ranks lower than 38 other countries on measurements of children’s survival, health, education and nutrition — and every…

Japanese couple who visited Hawaii were diagnosed with coronavirus, and Delta is warning passengers on their flight

February 18, 2020 4:57 pm CNN

A couple from Japan tested positive for novel coronavirus shortly after visiting Hawaii this month, and Delta Airlines says it is notifying…

These are the states with the highest risk for melanoma linked to UV rays

February 18, 2020 3:38 pm CNN

States with the highest rates of melanoma cases linked to ultraviolet radiation are spread across the United States on the East and West coasts, in…

Mediterranean diet scores another win for longevity by improving microbiome

February 18, 2020 9:32 am CNN

Yet more bragging rights are in for the Mediterranean diet, long considered to be one of the healthiest in the world. A new study published Monday in…

Here’s how long coronaviruses may linger on contaminated surfaces, according to science

February 18, 2020 5:59 am CNN

Concerns are mounting about how long the novel coronavirus may survive on surfaces — so much so that China’s central bank has taken…

13 Americans moved to Omaha facility from evacuation flights, US officials say

February 18, 2020 3:23 am CNN

More than a dozen Americans evacuated on US-chartered flights from a cruise ship docked in Japan were being tested for the novel coronavirus at the…

UCSB women’s basketball adopts 2nd grader with brain cancer

February 17, 2020 11:55 pm Jessica Brest

The UCSB women’s basketball team adopted a 2nd grade girl from Goleta on Monday who was diagnosed with brain…

A later bedtime linked with obesity for children under 6, study says

February 17, 2020 9:05 pm CNN

A new study has linked a later bedtime with an increased risk of obesity for kids — although the researchers say parents shouldn’t rush…

Nebraska’s specialized medical care has handled Ebola. Now it’s taking on the novel coronavirus

February 17, 2020 7:45 pm CNN

Nebraska’s state slogan “Honestly, it’s not for everyone,” should have an asterisk, because everyone with even the trickiest…

Americans evacuated from a quarantined cruise ship get stuck on buses with no bathrooms and fly 10 hours in cargo planes

February 17, 2020 4:32 pm CNN

This holiday from hell just doesn’t end. More than 300 Americans quarantined on the Diamond Princess cruise ship for almost two weeks finally…

Vaccines can prevent fatal complications from measles, study affirms

February 17, 2020 3:31 pm CNN

Measles may lead to serious, fatal complications not often associated with the disease, a new study finds. Almost a third of all reported cases of…

The health benefits of a random act of kindness

February 17, 2020 1:39 pm CNN

This year, “Random Acts of Kindness” Day falls on Monday, but the foundation behind it wants you to consider being kind every day. In…

Camp Roberts will not be used for Coronavirus isolation

February 17, 2020 11:16 am Patricia Martellotti

Camp Roberts is no longer being considered as a location to house returning travelers who may or may not be infected with the…

Cancer cases on the rise globally, but not equally, WHO report says

February 17, 2020 7:50 am CNN

In the next two decades, the world could see a 60% increase in the number of cancer cases, according to a new report from the World Health…

How to protect yourself from coronavirus

February 17, 2020 4:25 am CNN

The novel coronavirus is now a “public health emergency of international concern,” killing more than 1,600 people and infecting more than…

Struggling to quit sugar? You might not be sleeping enough

February 17, 2020 1:03 am CNN

If you find yourself eating too much added sugar and unhealthy fats, it might be because you’re not getting enough sleep, according to a study…