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Coronavirus can live in patients for five weeks after contagion

Patients with the new coronavirus keep the pathogen in their respiratory tract for as long as 37 days, a new study found, suggesting they could remain infectious for many weeks.

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Is novel coronavirus a kind of flu?

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Elizabeth Schneider poses for AFP at her house in Seattle, Washington on March 11, 2020.

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'Don't panic' says US woman who recovered from coronavirus

An American woman who has recovered from the novel coronavirus has a simple message for people who are worried: Don't panic -- but do think about high-risk individuals and stay home if you feel ill.

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Smoking, in any form, can increase the risk of “severe or critical” infection with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

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Children less sick from COVID-19, but still spread the virus

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Gay dating apps warn over coronavirus as online meetings expected to rise

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Scientists urged to carry out further research on antimalarial drug to cure COVID-19

Research in China has suggested that chloroquine phosphate, a derivative substance from quinine, has a curative effect on COVID-19.

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Thailand issued a new coronavirus warning to the party-going public on Friday after a cluster of 13 cases was traced to a group of friends who shared cigarettes and drinks.

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Thailand warns of coronavirus danger of sharing drinks, cigarettes

"There was inappropriate behavior, sharing drinks, cigarettes and not avoiding social activities after returning from an at-risk country."

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No more 'cipika cipiki', here's some fun alternative ways to greet people during the COVID-19 outbreak

Elbow bumps, namaste and the foot-to-foot Wuhan shake are rising in popularity as alternatives to shaking hands and cheek-to-cheek kissing.

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A dog wears a mask over its mouth on a street in Beijing on Feb. 13, 2020.

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Quarantined dog tests negative for coronavirus in HK

The negative result does not mean the dog has not been infected with the virus.

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Simply put, the difference between these three scenarios of disease spread is a matter of scale.

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Taller, slimmer girls may have a higher risk of developing endometriosis

New European research has found that girls who are tall and have a low body mass index (BMI) may have a higher risk of endometriosis.

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The findings, published online in the Journal of Happiness Studies, showed that the gratitude intervention was not really any more effective at relieving symptoms of anxiety and depression than completing the non-gratitude activity.

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Feeling grateful doesn’t help with depression or anxiety, says new study

New US research has found that while feeling grateful may bring some positive benefits to your life, it won’t help ease feelings of depression or anxiety.

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LGBT+ community at heightened risk of coronavirus, groups warn

More than 100 LGBT+ rights groups on Wednesday called on US public health officials to address the heightened vulnerability of gay and trans people to the coronavirus, warning that their frequently weakened immune systems can put them at risk.

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A second patient has been cured of HIV after undergoing stem cell transplant treatment, after finding no trace of infection 30 months after he stopped traditional treatment.

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Myth buster: 10 rumors about novel coronavirus

To dispel fake news and present the truth, here we list some of the rumors spread extensively.

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Gates, other charities pledge $125 million towards COVID-19 treatments

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and two other large charities on Tuesday pledged up to $125 million to help speed the development of treatments for the fast-spreading coronavirus, which the World Health Organization said on Monday was nearing pandemic proportions.

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'It's like someone's hit pause on life': China turns to therapy amid virus loc

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Smoking or vaping makes people more vulnerable to suffering severe illness once infected by coronavirus, a spokeswoman for New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Sunday.

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Coronavirus and handwashing: Research shows proper hand drying is also vital

Warm air and jet air dryers are not recommended for use in hospitals and clinics for hygiene reasons.

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There is a ‘tipping point’ before coronavirus kills

The new coronavirus causes little more than a cough if it stays in the nose and throat, which it does for the majority of people unlucky enough to be infected. Danger starts when it reaches the lungs.

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International Women’s Day 2020: Four ways women can boost their health

Here we round up four lifestyle changes women can make to give their health a boost.

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As the novel coronavirus outbreak disrupts global markets and prompts unprecedented containment measures, it is worth asking a very basic question: what, precisely, is a virus? What are they made of? Where did they come from?

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For French hand gel producer, an opportunity and challenge

The production lines are whirling at Gilbert, one of France's main producers of sanitizing gels, in a bid to meet the soaring demand for the bottles by people hoping to fend off infection in the face of the coronavirus outbreak.

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Urban Chat: Herd mentality, FOMO and a government caught unready for either

The only way to combat the coronavirus infodemic is evidence-based leadership. So where is it?

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The findings, published in the journal Pediatric Research, showed that children who got the least sleep had the greatest risk of developing mental health issues.

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Children who don't get enough sleep may have a higher risk of mental health problems

New European research has found that children who don't get enough sleep may be at a higher risk of developing mental health problems such as ADHD, anxiety and depression.

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Good hygiene along with the habit of washing your hands are essential to reduce the risk of common infections.

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Hands down, men worse at bathroom hygiene that prevents coronavirus

The spread of the new coronavirus is shining the spotlight on a little-discussed gender split: men wash their hands after using the bathroom less than women.

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