(Natural News) A new study conducted by New York-based healthcare provider Northwell Health found that over a third of patients treated for COVID-19, the infectious disease caused by the Wuhan coronavirus, developed acute kidney injury. “We found in the first 5,449 patients admitted, 36.6% developed acute kidney injury,” said co-author Kenar Jhaveri in a statement. In their […]

(Natural News) Less than a year after the coronavirus pandemic reached the United States, its drastic effects can already be seen in the lives of many Americans. A new report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed how COVID-19 has impacted the prices of consumer goods across the supply chain. In particular, the pandemic led to a sharp uptick […]

(Natural News) It’s now common to see people donning face coverings, especially in public places, in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. But with face coverings becoming standard attire, experts from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) had concerns about how these can impact facial recognition software. In their report, the researchers […]

(Natural News) The aviation industry is pushing for universal screening for passengers to revive demand for flights amid the coronavirus pandemic. On a recent media call, International Air Transport Association head Alexandre de Juniac said that adopting rapid antigen tests would reduce the need for quarantines that are “killing” the market. Airlines hope that implementing […]

(Natural News) President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. is poised to make a strong economic recovery, even as the coronavirus continues its rampage. “We had to turn off the economy. Now we are turning it back on, and that’s going to be very strong,” Trump added. In a press conference at the White House, Trump […]

(Natural News) SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is markedly different from those responsible for the common cold. But a new study suggests that previous exposure to common cold coronaviruses may actually help train the immune system to recognize the novel coronavirus. The study, published in the journal Science, found that immune cells that recognize the coronaviruses responsible […]

(Natural News) As COVID-19 continues to ravage the U.S., farmers are taking the brunt of the pandemic – and many are starting to buckle under the pressure. According to recently released federal data, around 580 farmers filed for bankruptcy in the 12-month period ending on June 30, an eight percent increase from last year. During the first […]

(Natural News) Scientists from China are working on a vaccine candidate for the coronavirus that will deliver the vaccine as a nasal spray. The vaccine candidate — already greenlit by Beijing for phase I human testing — was developed by researchers from Xiamen University and the University of Hong Kong, together with the manufacturer Beijing Wantai […]

(Natural News) People with severe COVID-19 symptoms are often laid face down on ventilators to make it easier for them to breathe. But a new study reveals that while placing COVID-19 patients in a prone — or face-down — position is life-saving, it can also lead to permanent nerve damage. The study, a collaboration between Shirley […]

(Natural News) Getting COVID-19 is heartbreaking news for anyone. But a new study reveals that the disease is heartbreaking in more ways than one, especially since it’s been found to tear heart muscles to shreds – at least in vitro. The ability of SARS-CoV-2 – the virus behind the deadly pandemic – to invade the heart […]