HEALTH
North Dakota Saw 80 Percent Increase in COVID Cases in September
The state currently has 3,661 active coronavirus cases, health department figures show, with a total of 100 deaths reported in September.
Feeding C-Section Babies Mothers' Feces Seems to Boost Important Bacteria
Experts urged parents not to try the approach at home.
Doctor Invites COVID-19 Deniers to Join Him on Duty Without Wearing a Mask
The Greek doctor reportedly noted "nobody responded in the 24 hours the invitation was published" on social media.
California Fire Update, Bay Area Air Quality 'Deteriorating Significantly'
The air quality is expected to remain "unhealthy" through Friday in the Northern Zone and Eastern Zone of the Bay Area.
U.S. Only Country to Say It Should Have COVID-19 Vaccine First
Almost 12,000 people from 130 countries took part in the Life With Corona poll which explored topics including vaccine nationalism.
U.S. Coronavirus Infections Are Falling in These States
Average daily new cases have been on a downward trend in several southern states, including Texas, Georgia and Louisiana.
The Apocalypse and Masks: Study Explores People's Weird Covid-19 Dreams
The study involved over 4,000 people who answered questions about their sleep and dreams during lockdown.
Women With Irregular Periods More Likely to Die Before 70, Study Suggests
The study involved over 79,500 pre-menopausal women.
Coronavirus Cases Are Now Rising in 28 States
Several states in the east of the country, including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, reported an increase in new infections in recent weeks.
Woman Seeks Hypnotist in Bid to Turn Her Boyfriend Vegan for Thanksgiving
She even pledged to pay up to $1,000 to "cure" her partner of his vegan "phobia" ahead of diner with her carnivore-hating family.
India Coronavirus Cases May Be 10 Times Higher Than Official Figure
Evidence of COVID-19 exposure was found to be more prevalent among the urban population than in the rural areas of India.
Flesh-eating Bacteria Causes Woman's Leg to Rot After Getting Impaled
It is thought to be the first case of an NSTI—a condition which makes the skin die as if it has been devoured—in someone with a healthy immune system.
CSULB Student Parties Lead to Coronavirus Outbreak, at Least 22 Infected
The students may face disciplinary action for putting their community at risk, according to an official.
Most Dangerous States for Schools to Reopen Revealed
Alaska, Wyoming, Montana, Wisconsin, West Virginia and Missouri have the "highest overall likelihood of COVID-19 infections," a study has found.
Florida Warns of Superspreader Events As State Restrictions Lifted
Health officials are investigating two potential coronavirus superspreader events in Orange County.
Woman's Brain Cyst Turns Out to Be Lump of Tapeworm Eggs
The 25-year-old had suffered for a headache for around a week before doctors discovered the cause.
Wisconsin Hospital Sees Surge in COVID-19 Patients, 'Second Wave Is Here'
The rise in patients at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay has been exacerbated by staff shortages, with over 100 employees in quarantine following COVID-19 exposure.
More Cases of Bubonic Plague Recorded in China and Mongolia
So far this year, Mongolia has had 22 suspected plague cases, six of which have been confirmed with laboratory testing.
Cruise Ship Coronavirus Outbreak False Alarm, Staff Tests Negative
The ship's itinerary hasn't changed following the tests.
As Coronavirus Deaths Pass 1 Million, These Countries Are Worst Affected
The U.S., Brazil and India are among the countries with the most COVID-19 deaths to date.
Coronavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship's First Voyage Post-Lockdown
The cruise began in Heraklion, the capital of the Greek island of Crete, and was due to sail to Piraeus, near Athens.
North Dakota Coronavirus Case Records Broken Every Day for a Week
North Dakota also has the highest rate of infection per capita out of any state in the nation.