Here's what we know about remdesivir, other COVID-19 treatments
narvikk/iStockBy DR. TIFFANY KUNG AND SONY SALZMAN, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) — Excitement is building over remdesivir as a treatment for COVID-19, while enthusiasm tempers for the malaria-drug hydroxychloroquine. These two drugs are arguably the most-hyped COVID-19
Former PA naturopath back in federal court on false drug claim charges
Tacoma – A former Port Angeles naturopathic physician was charged with a felony Thursday in federal court for trying to market a phony cure for COVID-19. 67-year-old Richard Marschall, who operated the Natural Healing Clinic in Port
Despite exit, US may use Iran nuclear deal to extend UN arms embargo on Tehran
ABC News(WASHINGTON) — BY: CONOR FINNEGAN The Trump administration may use the United Nations Security Council resolution that enshrined the Iran nuclear deal to effectively end the agreement — snapping U.N. sanctions back on Tehran and extending
Government watchdog group warned of 'fragmented' response to a pandemic in 2018
iStock/ipopba(WASHINGTON) — BY: PIERRE THOMAS and LUKE BARR Two years before the novel coronavirus upended the world, a report by a government watchdog warned that the U.S. could have a “fragmented” response to a potential pandemic. A
Protesters, some armed, spill into Michigan Capitol building demanding end to stay-at-home order
iStock/Davel5957(LANSING, Michigan) — BY: IVAN PEREIRA Hundreds of protesters entered the Michigan State Capitol building Thursday and crowded its halls and staircases demanding that the state legislature not extend Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s coronavirus stay-at-home order. Numerous protesters,
Humanitarian organizations issue guidelines on reopening schools amid COVID-19
iStock/Jittawit Tachakanjanapong(NEW YORK) — BY: ELLA TORRES Humanitarian organizations have warned that children around the globe face “unprecedented risk” as school closures related to COVID-19 drag on, and they’ve issued guidelines to assist in balancing educational needs
Dunkaroos are making a comeback in 2020
iStock/MarkPiovesan(NEW YORK) — BY: HALEY YAMADA Hey ’90s kids, get your butterfly clips and platform sneakers ready because Dunkaroos are making a comeback. In February, General Mills announced that Dunkaroos — the ultimate ‘90s kids treat —
Doctor calls promising new drug remdesivir 'ray of hope' for COVID-19 workers on front-lines
ABC News(WEYMOUTH, Mass.) — BY: JOANNE ROSA Infectious disease specialist Dr. Simone Wildes shared her excitement on “The View” Thursday after a recent clinical trial showed promising early results for using the drug remdesivir against the coronavirus,
How to enjoy the Kentucky Derby at home this weekend
iStock/pripir(LOUISVILLE, Kentucky) — BY: KELLY MCCARTHY Churchill Downs will miss the pomp and circumstance that would typically descend on the iconic grounds for the Kentucky Derby, but the racetrack will instead host its first-ever virtual run for
Tonight, Anthony Edwards raising awareness about male sexual abuse with 'The Tricky Part' livestream event
Photo by Bennett Raglin/WireImage(NEW YORK) — Emmy-winning actor Anthony Edwards is on the board of an organization called 1in6, which represents the statistic that one in six men have suffered sexual abuse. In fact, Edwards himself is a victim.