Category: Editors’ Pick

Eating Sharks Poses Significant Risks To Human Health Due To High Levels Of Mercury

The shark fin trade — and the consumption of shark fin soup — is dangerous to human health. Researchers conducted a study measuring levels of toxic mercury in shark fins sold in markets in Hong Kong and China and all had staggeringly high amounts.

Black Children More Likely To Suffer Kawasaki-Like Coronavirus Inflammatory Condition

A new study from Paris found that black children appear disproportionately more likely to develop the rare inflammatory symptoms linked to COVID-19 than other children.

Fauci: Moderna’s Phase 3 Covid-19 Vaccine Trial Of 30,000 Individuals Will Begin In July

Dr. Anthony Fauci Tuesday said the Phase 3 trial of Moderna’s experimental COVID-19 vaccine will begin in July and include study of 30,000 patients.

A Lung Cancer Gamechanger And A Surprise Public Offering: Five Big Moments From ASCO’s First Virtual Conference

The biggest conference in oncology had some technical difficulties, but that didn’t stop companies and researchers from presenting groundbreaking new cancer treatments.

One Simple Thing You Can Do To Help Prevent Future Waves Of Coronavirus Infection

The moment a person discovers that they have tested positive for Covid-19, they will begin to mentally recreate the past few weeks thinking, “Who’s been near me?”

OurCrowd To Raise $100 Million For Pandemic Innovation Fund Investing In Y-Shaped Recovery

OurCrowd announced today it plans to raise $100 million for its new Pandemic Innovation Fund

Humana Launches Medicare Clinic Expansion In Three Cities

Humana’s Partners in Primary Care unit will open 20 new senior-focused primary care centers over the next year in two new markets plus a major expansion in Houston.

Is The Coronavirus Really Losing Potency In Italy? What You Need To Know

Here is what a doctor in Italy claimed about the Covid-19 coronavirus and what experts from the World Health Organization (WHO) said in response.

A State-By-State Guide To Reopening America

Here’s the latest information about what’s open and what’s closed, state-by-state.

Two Strong Signals That A Nursing Home Is Likely To Have COVID-19: Its Location And The Race Of Its Residents

Why are some nursing homes more likely to have COVID-19 outbreaks? location and race of its residents.