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Texas Officials Testing Patient For Possible Coronavirus: Reports

A patient who traveled from Wuhan, China, to Brazos County, Texas, is being tested for coronavirus.

23andMe Lays Off 14% Of Workforce Amid Declining DNA Test Sales

In an interview with CNBC, CEO Anne Wojcicki said she is “surprised” to see plunging sales.

Everything You Need To Know About The Wuhan Coronavirus Outbreak

What caused the new coronavirus outbreak? How will it impact Americans? Here is everything you need to know.

Coronavirus Spread Fears In China: Cathay Pacific Allows Crew To Wear Masks

The rapid spread of the coronavirus in China, which is alarmingly contactable between humans, has led to increased concern, particularly amongst airlines.

The coronavirus outbreak began in the Chinese city of Wuhan and has now been detected as far afi…

‘Forever Chemicals’ In Your Drinking Water, It Is Worse Than Previously Thought

A new study from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) found levels of these chemicals to be much higher.

Blue Cross Insurers To Create Their Own Drug Company Amid Price Fight

Blue Cross and Blue Shield health insurers are launching their own nonprofit drug company with Civica Rx to create alternatives to “high-cost” generics that haven’t come down in price.

The Complexities Of Emergency Medicine And Prolonged ER Wait Times

There are many intricate aspects to emergency care and patient flow. These aspects determine the entire patient care experience, including wait times.

Public Health Experts Say Coronavirus Exposure May Be Wider Than China Admits

China announced that 17 people have died, but dismissed rumors of wider exposure.

Abbott Labs’ Diabetes Device Dominates As CEO Hands Over Reigns

Abbott Laboratories glucose monitoring device FreeStyle Libre sales are soaring as Miles White ends his two-decade run as chief executive and big technology firms from Apple and Amazon to Alphabet’s Verily try to crack the lucrative global diabetes mar…

China Advises Against Travel To Wuhan As Fight Against Coronavirus Reaches ‘Critical Stage’

Chinese authorities have advised people to avoid travel to Wuhan, as the death toll from the outbreak of coronavirus rose to nine on Wednesday.