Lab tech develops fatal brain condition after accident with 'mad cow disease' samples By Rachael Rettner The woman was accidentally exposed to prions, the infectious proteins that cause "mad cow disease."
New flu virus with 'pandemic potential' found in pigs. Here's what that means. By Rachael Rettner Scientists in China are now warning that they have identified a new flu virus in pigs that could possibly cause a future flu pandemic.
Many Americans with COVID-19 don't know how they got infected, survey suggests By Rachael Rettner Many Americans with COVID-19 can't pinpoint how they got the infection, a new study suggests.
China warned of mysterious virus 6 months ago. Here’s where the world is at now. By Yasemin Saplakoglu Here's a look back at all we've learned about the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, in that time, and what we can expect in the next six months.
Visualization shows exactly how face masks stop COVID-19 transmission By Rachael Rettner But some cloth masks appear to work better than others at stopping the spread of potentially infectious droplets.
'Don't talk': How to stay safe from COVID-19 inside elevators By Nicoletta Lanese The confined spaces could be risky for viral spread.
Racial bias is baked into algorithms doctors use to guide treatment By Nicoletta Lanese Biased algorithms wrongly adjust patients' risk scores based on race.
US may turn to more 'pooled testing' as COVID-19 spreads By Nicoletta Lanese Pooled testing allows one diagnostic test to be used on several samples.
US breaks record for new COVID-19 cases. How to tell where your state is headed. By Jeanna Bryner The United States had its second day of record-high cases of COVID-19. Not all states are faring the same; here's what to look out for in your state.
Live Science podcast 'Life's Little Mysteries' special report: Coronavirus (June 25) By Live Science Staff In this special episode of Life's Little Mysteries, we'll give you the latest news and answer frequently asked questions about the new coronavirus and COVID-19.
Pregnancy may make COVID-19 more severe, new study suggests By Rachael Rettner However, pregnant women don't appear to be at increased risk of death from the disease.
How to create a low-risk quarantine bubble By Melissa Hawkins People are turning to quarantine bubbles as a way to see friends and family while limiting the risk from the coronavirus. Research shows that this can work, but it's not easy to be in a quaranteam.
What have protests taught us about the coronavirus? By Nicoletta Lanese The Black Lives Matter protests have not been linked to new COVID-19 spikes.
60 college students caught COVID-19 on a spring break trip to Mexico By Rachael Rettner About one-fifth of students who tested positive were asymptomatic at the time of the test.
One company's hand sanitizer products contain potentially deadly substance, FDA warns By Rachael Rettner The warning applies to nine hand sanitizer products made by the company, called Eskbiochem.
This man can't see numbers. But his brain can. By Yasemin Saplakoglu A rare degenerative brain disorder made it impossible for this man to see the numbers 2 through 9.
Your risk of severe COVID-19 may be affected by blood type, new genetic analysis suggests By Mindy Weisberger Genetic analysis suggests why young and otherwise healthy people who developed COVID-19 sometimes experienced severe respiratory symptoms.
Does charcoal toothpaste really whiten teeth? By Donavyn Coffey Activated charcoal can protect against some poisons, but can it help whiten your smile?
Coronavirus devastates indigenous tribes in the Brazilian Amazon By Yasemin Saplakoglu Dozens of indigenous communities are fighting the virus brought in by the outside world.
Why COVID-19 kills some people and spares others. Here's what scientists are finding. By Live Science Staff
