Latest on the coronavirus spreading in China and beyond
(Reuters) – Here are the latest developments in the new coronavirus outbreak: FILE PHOTO: A woman wearing a face mask rides a bicycle amid snow, as the country is hit…
China virus claims second life off mainland, Macau casinos told to close
HONG KONG/BEIJING (Reuters) – The coronavirus outbreak claimed its first life in Hong Kong on Tuesday, compounding the international financial centre’s problems after anti-government protests, and Macau, the world’s biggest…
U.S. declares coronavirus health emergency, bars foreign nationals who visited China
WASHINGTON Reuters) – The Trump administration, while insisting the risk to Americans from coronavirus is low, nevertheless declared a public health emergency on Friday and announced the extraordinary step of…
Factbox: Companies feel impact of coronavirus outbreak in China
(Reuters) – Some companies have warned that a coronavirus outbreak in China that has killed more than 250 people and infected thousands could disrupt supply chains or hurt bottom lines…
China shuts transport, temples, Disneyland as virus toll rises to 25
XIANNING, China (Reuters) – China stepped up measures to contain a virus that has killed 25 people and infected more than 800, suspending public transport in 10 cities, shutting temples…
Health warning: How Fitbits can help predict flu outbreaks
LONDON, Jan 16 (Reuters – The Fitbit on your wrist not only counts your steps and minutes of sleep, it can also help tell if you’re coming down with the…
End of life planning tied to longer survival with terminal illness
(Reuters Health) – (Reuters Health) – Terminally-ill patients who discussed their options for end-of-life care tended to survive longer than those who had not, a small clinical trial in Denmark…
Asthma attacks in pregnancy tied to complications for mothers, babies
(Reuters Health) – Asthma attacks during pregnancy are associated with an increased risk of complications for mothers and their babies, a Canadian study suggests. FILE PHOTO: A pregnant woman, in…
U.S. authorities confiscate migrant kids’ medications at the southern border
(Reuters Health) – Doctors on Long Island say two migrant children showed up at their hospital in seriously ill condition at least in part because their asthma medication had been…
Cancer patients, survivors face increased risk of heart disease deaths
(Reuters Health) – Many cancer patients and survivors die from heart disease rather than from their tumors, especially if they have certain malignancies like breast and prostate cancer, a U.S.…