Researchers at The George Washington University in D.C. and their colleagues found that a drug called Fingolimod, that is approved for multiple sclerosis treatment, also blocks HIV transmission and infection in human cells.
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Why The U.S. Needs To Change Its Testing Strategy To Fight The Coronavirus Pandemic
Dr. Stephen Thomas, Chief of Infectious diseases at SUNY Upstate Medical University, explains what’s gone wrong with America’s coronavirus testing strategy, and how it can be fixed.
Lessons From The Rainforest: Human Health Leads To Planetary Health
Kinari Webb of Health in Harmony says: “Covid is the symptom of a sick planet. The cure is to begin to really think about human and environmental wellbeing as intimately interconnected.”
A Third Of People Have Struggled To Buy Period Products During Coronavirus
Charities have identified that Covid-19 has exacerbated period poverty, and not having proper access to menstrual and feminine hygiene products can seriously affect your physical and mental health.
Stocks Fall As Coronavirus Stimulus Talks Stuck In A ‘Stalemate’
Jobless claims came in lower than expected.
Biden/Harris Likely To Favor Medicare For More And Public Option
While Medicare for More and the public option do not reform the current patchwork system wholesale, they may address several issues that voters appear to care about, including improving equitable access to health insurance and lowering patient out-of-p…
How Kamala Harris Boosts Biden’s ‘Medicare At 60’ Plan
Sen. Kamala Harris’ selection as the Democratic Party’s Vice Presidential nominee should help the Medicare at 60 proposal of Joe Biden.
Why Sewage Is The Key To Early Detection Of Coronavirus Outbreaks
A growing number of nations and companies are either trialling or rolling out systems that monitor sewage, and they may provide the key to ensuring that future Covid-19 outbreaks are kept under control.
Court Approves NJ Plan To Borrow $9.9 Billion For Covid-19 Costs
“The pandemic has caused a health emergency, a broad-based economic one that has devastated many individuals and families and a fiscal crisis for the state,” Chief Justice Stuart Rabner wrote.
First-Of-Its-Kind Clinical Trial To Study Psychedelic Treatments For PTSD In Veterans
A new series of clinical trials will look into psilocybin for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans. It is believed to be the first of its kind.
