FSU cancels spring break after 1,000-person party over the weekend Florida State University cancelled its spring break for this school year after Tallahassee police had to break up a party of 1,000 at an apartment complex many students live in over the weekend.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2ScQ7kf

Consistency in the time of day you work out may keep off the pounds, study finds The key to working out consistently and keeping off the pounds may be as simple as setting the same time of day for your workouts and sticking to the schedule, according to a recent study in the journal Obesity. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3jkEsLR

Lawmakers consider compromise on coronavirus stimulus package Hope for COVID relief bill as Disney, United Airlines prepare for mass layoffs; Chad Pergram reports. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2GpFRCe

Adm. Giroir: US could have millions of COVID vaccine doses this year HHS Assistant Secretary joins 'Bill Hemmer Reports' with the latest on the race for a coronavirus vaccine via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/36y8bh9

Coronavirus claims thousands of parents, caregivers, study finds As many as 1 in 1,000 children on average lost a parent or caregiver to the disease between March and July 2020, according to the researchers. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3ii7zye

Most recovered coronavirus patients experience side effects of disease: study A new study found that an estimated nine in ten recovered COVID-19 patients have experienced side effects of the disease.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/36mqhCC

Recent coronavirus cases doubled among young adults, CDC says From early August into the following month, weekly coronavirus cases among adults aged 18 to 22 jumped by 55% nationwide, with the Northeast seeing the largest increase, per a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/33j6Atv

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Coronavirus face masks made with silk are better than cotton, study finds When choosing a fabric to make a homemade face mask to protect against the novel coronavirus, silk is better than cotton, namely when used in conjunction with a respirator, according to a new study from researchers with the University of Cincinnati.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2GnMFAB

WHO says it will provide $5 COVID-19 tests to lower-income countries The tests will provide results in under 30 minutes compared to hours or days and will enable the expansion of testing, particularly in countries that particularly in areas with "under-resourced" health systems, WHO said. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/34f9v5o

Coronavirus spike protein morphs into 10 different shapes to invade cells: study The novel coronavirus uses its "spike proteins" to latch onto and invade human cells. But to do so, the spikes morph into at least 10 different shapes, according to a new study.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Sdyi4s

How Joey, the baby sea otter became a viral sensation amid the coronavirus pandemic Joey is an almost 3-month-old male Canadian-born otter. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2GiFb1E

Moderna says coronavirus vaccine boosts immune system response in older adults Biotech company Moderna announced on Tuesday that its coronavirus vaccine candidate elicited immune responses in older adults from a Phase 1 study in levels comparable to those seen in younger adults. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/34akeOO

Trump, Biden clash over health care at first presidential debate President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden sparred over the coronavirus response and shutting down the economy again amid the pandemic; Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier weighs in. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Gba7kI

2020 presidential candidates trade insults on coronavirus pandemic response Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier and owners of Steepologie Teas Andrea Raetzer and Joe Raetzer discuss which candidate delivered the message Americans wanted to hear. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/34dETBo

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Coronavirus was even more contagious at beginning of pandemic than experts thought, study finds The novel coronavirus was more than twice as contagious at the start of the pandemic than first thought, according to a new study from Duke University.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3ibOU77

Long-term use of acid reflux meds linked to 24% increase in diabetes: study Long-term use of medications to treat acid reflux was linked to a 24% increased risk of type 2 diabetes, says a new study. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3cIdviM

14 Purdue University students suspended after throwing dorm party, officials say After finding out about the Sept. 26 event, Katie Sermersheim, associate vice provost and dean of students, issued suspensions to 14 students, including 13 athletes, for violating the school's Protect Purdue Pledge. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2HHx7Z3

California Gov. Newsom receives flu shot during live news conference: ‘It’s a simple thing to do’ California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday received the flu shot during a live news conference, heeding advice experts have stressed for months as flu season this year coincides with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/36nDZFn

Bubonic plague infects boy, 3, in China: report A 3-year-old boy in China has been infected with bubonic plague, according to a report.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2EJCfuB

NSF selects Sean Jones to head Mathematical and Physical Sciences directorate The U.S. National Science Foundation has selected Sean Jones to serve as head of the Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences. Jones has worked as an innovator in the field of materials science; an advocate for inspiring and training the next generation of researchers and skilled workers; and a leader at NSF, committed to institutional improvements that serve the science and engineering community as well as the public. He has served with NSF for more than a decade, starting ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=301315&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Published September 29, 2020 at 06:00PM Read more at nsf.gov

Cuomo sending rapid testing machines to areas with uptick in coronavirus cases While the U.S. continues to grapple with new cases each day, Gov. Andrew Cuomo stressed that there are "significant increases" in localized clusters in Brooklyn, Orange and Rockland counties and the Southern Tier. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3ic4kbG

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Risk of severe coronavirus resulting in uptick of weight loss surgeries: report Top health experts have voiced an uptick in obese patients seeking weight loss surgery in a bid to protect themselves from a heightened risk of severe COVID-19. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/30hei5n

The coronavirus has killed this many health care workers, according to country's largest nurses union More than 1,700 health care workers have died of COVID-19 and related complications — after many of them said they didn’t have adequate personal protective equipment, according to the country’s largest nurses union. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3jfliXY

Texas boy's brain-eating amoeba death leads city to flush water system The Lake Jackson area remains under a "do not use" advisory. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2G0tv3Z

Dr. Nicole Saphier on why the distribution of coronavirus tests is so crucial for the US Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier discusses how big of a topic the coronavirus pandemic will be at the first presidential debate. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2SbbVN6

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Dr. Marc Siegel on the topic of coronavirus entering first Trump, Biden debate The White House announces the distribution of 150 million coronavirus tests to states in an effort to help reopen schools nationwide; reaction from Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3i9M0zX

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Dr. Scott Atlas responds to criticism from Fauci, CDC head Redfield White House COVID adviser tells 'The Ingraham Angle' says disapproval 'feeding into a false narrative.' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2G0s0CV

Coronavirus death toll hits 1M worldwide The coronavirus was first deemed a global pandemic in March. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2EKeTVG

New coronavirus test to reduce wait times President Trump touts new testing progress as schools monitor COVID-19 cases; Jonathan Serrie reports. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/33cOY24

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Trump sets stage for debate, uses bully pulpit for COVID announcement Chief White House correspondent John Roberts previews first presidential debate on 'Special Report' via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3jfnkqQ

President Trump announces plan to ramp up COVD-19 testing nationwide Former Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Tom Price weighs in on the president's plan. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/30eeJ0a

Fauci calls Florida lift on restaurant restrictions ‘very concerning’ Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, on Monday called Florida's recent decision to ease restaurant restrictions “very concerning.” via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2S7h08Z

1 in 3 parents don't intend to have their child get the flu vaccine this year One in three parents doesn't intend to have their child vaccinated for the flu this season, according to a new poll, despite the potential threat of a second wave of COVID-19 cases. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3cBDMPU

Coronavirus viral loads declining in US patients since start of pandemic, study finds By week 5 of the study, 70% of patients with coronavirus were categorized as initial low viral load. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3385Ua2

Keto diet could be bad for your heart, researchers say The findings of a new meta-analysis suggest that the keto diet could be bad for heart health.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3cCmcuU

Blood test may reveal coronavirus severity, death risk: study A recent study suggests a standard component of routine blood tests may serve as a useful predictor of COVID-19 severity and risk of mortality.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2HujDQ7

Sex after heart attack may boost survival, study claims Those who maintained or increased sexual activity during the first six months of recovery were found to have a 35% lower risk of death compared to those who abstained. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2S3em4e

Coronavirus antibodies present in less than 10% of Americans, study finds Most Americans are still vulnerable to coronavirus infection, according to the findings of a study published Friday that echo recent comments made by a top official at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3j6pCbQ

Coronavirus lockdowns just ‘defer the problem’ of third wave, UK scientist warns A UK government science adviser warned Sunday that ongoing lockdowns just “defer the problem” — and warned that a third wave of the coronavirus next year is “entirely possible.” via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/36fxm80