With a jab at Trump, Pelosi unveils new 'Obamacare' bill
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is taking a jab at President Donald Trump as she unveils a plan to expand the Obama-era health law.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is taking a jab at President Donald Trump as she unveils a plan to expand the Obama-era health law.
'Coming back and biting us': US sees virus resurgence
Hospital administrators and health care experts are warning that parts of the U.S. are on the verge of being overwhelmed by the coronavirus, lamenting that a restriction-weary public and politicians are letting disaster unfold.
Hospital administrators and health care experts are warning that parts of the U.S. are on the verge of being overwhelmed by the coronavirus, lamenting that a restriction-weary public and politicians are letting disaster unfold.
Dr. Fauci says 'it will be when not if' for a COVID-19 vaccine
The government’s top infectious disease expert told a House committee on Tuesday he believes “it will be when and not if” there will be a COVID-19 vaccine and that he remains “cautiously optimistic” that some will be ready at the end of the year.
The government’s top infectious disease expert told a House committee on Tuesday he believes “it will be when and not if” there will be a COVID-19 vaccine and that he remains “cautiously optimistic” that some will be ready at the end of the year.
VA respiratory therapist charged with stealing supplies for COVID-19 patients, selling them on eBay
A Department of Veterans Affairs respiratory therapist has been charged with stealing medical supplies used to treat patients with COVID-19 and selling them on eBay, according to a news release by the U.S. Department of Justice.
A Department of Veterans Affairs respiratory therapist has been charged with stealing medical supplies used to treat patients with COVID-19 and selling them on eBay, according to a news release by the U.S. Department of Justice.
NY families ask for more access to relatives in group homes
But Gov. Andrew Cuomo is allowing group homes to resume visits starting Friday. He said each home will have the discretion to allow visitors and must follow state guidelines about wearing masks.
But Gov. Andrew Cuomo is allowing group homes to resume visits starting Friday. He said each home will have the discretion to allow visitors and must follow state guidelines about wearing masks.
Two medical students write children's book to explain why we've been staying home
How do you explain to your child why we are staying home during the pandemic and what coronavirus is? A new book written by two medical students could help with that.
How do you explain to your child why we are staying home during the pandemic and what coronavirus is? A new book written by two medical students could help with that.
‘We’re sure that dogs could detect COVID-19’: UK group says it’s training canines to sniff out virus
A U.K. animal charity has begun training its dogs to sniff out COVID-19.
A U.K. animal charity has begun training its dogs to sniff out COVID-19.
VA says it lacks adequate medical gear for 2nd virus wave
The Veterans Affairs Department stated they would need a six-month supply in order to battle a potential second wave of the COVID-19 virus. They only have a 30-day supply.
The Veterans Affairs Department stated they would need a six-month supply in order to battle a potential second wave of the COVID-19 virus. They only have a 30-day supply.
NFL’s Michael Thomas donates to non-profit group to help clear medical debt for New Orleans residents
Michael Thomas, a wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints, has partnered with the non-profit RIP Medical Debt to clear over $2 million in past due medical debts for over 1,000 Louisiana residents.
Michael Thomas, a wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints, has partnered with the non-profit RIP Medical Debt to clear over $2 million in past due medical debts for over 1,000 Louisiana residents.
WHO: Wear a 3-ply mask on mass transit, in shops, crowded areas
Wearing a mask can give you a false sense of security and does not replace keeping your distance from others and frequently washing your hands, WHO says.
Wearing a mask can give you a false sense of security and does not replace keeping your distance from others and frequently washing your hands, WHO says.
LI hospital provides specialized care to victims of severe COVID-19 infections
Northwell Health says it has created one of the only specialized units in the country that helps wean critically ill COVID patients off ventilators.
Northwell Health says it has created one of the only specialized units in the country that helps wean critically ill COVID patients off ventilators.
Hospital helps patients recover from severe COVID-19 cases
Northwell Health says it has created one of the only specialized units in the country that helps wean critically ill COVID patients off ventilators.
Northwell Health says it has created one of the only specialized units in the country that helps wean critically ill COVID patients off ventilators.
Hospital staff in Spain wheels recovering coronavirus patients to the beach
Hospital del Mar in Barcelona said the beach trips are part of a program to humanize intensive care units.
Hospital del Mar in Barcelona said the beach trips are part of a program to humanize intensive care units.
White House coronavirus testing chief is reportedly standing down, despite increasing COVID-19 cases
Adm. Brett Giroir, the White House’s coronavirus testing chief is reportedly stepping down from his role overseeing coronavirus testing.
Adm. Brett Giroir, the White House’s coronavirus testing chief is reportedly stepping down from his role overseeing coronavirus testing.
College student donates tablet computers to nursing homes, hospices
A senior at Stony Brook University came up with the idea Tabs4Covid to buy, program, and then donate devices to health care facilities.
A senior at Stony Brook University came up with the idea Tabs4Covid to buy, program, and then donate devices to health care facilities.
New York City contact tracers begin reaching out
Tracers reached out to all of the roughly 600 people who tested positive for the virus citywide on Monday, the first day of the program.
Tracers reached out to all of the roughly 600 people who tested positive for the virus citywide on Monday, the first day of the program.
Assisted-living homes deploy robots to help residents
For the elderly residents at Maplewood Senior Living, Temi is the perfect blend of high-tech gadget and best friend.
For the elderly residents at Maplewood Senior Living, Temi is the perfect blend of high-tech gadget and best friend.
Epidemiologists urge creation of ‘smart testing’ system in US to minimize climbing COVID-19 deaths
A report published on May 20 by the University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) is calling for greater coordination by state and federal agencies in developing a more accessible and functional coronavirus testing infrastructure across the U.S.
A report published on May 20 by the University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) is calling for greater coordination by state and federal agencies in developing a more accessible and functional coronavirus testing infrastructure across the U.S.
Most Medicare enrollees could get insulin for $35 a month
The new benefit — to be formally unveiled at a Rose Garden event Tuesday afternoon — is being touted as a major accomplishment by Trump administration officials eager to change the subject from the grim drumbeat of coronavirus pandemic news.
The new benefit — to be formally unveiled at a Rose Garden event Tuesday afternoon — is being touted as a major accomplishment by Trump administration officials eager to change the subject from the grim drumbeat of coronavirus pandemic news.
Deadline approaching for laid-off workers to get health insurance
Taxpayer-subsidized health insurance is available for a modest cost — sometimes even free — across the country, but few people seem to know how to find it.
Taxpayer-subsidized health insurance is available for a modest cost — sometimes even free — across the country, but few people seem to know how to find it.