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Chinese restaurant chain apologises for asking customers to weigh in before ordering food
Chinese restaurant gets swift backlash from netizens accusing them of fat shaming on their zero food waste campaign.
Plastic surgery appointments surge as people spend more to look good amid pandemic
Given that the pandemic requires people to wear face masks or isolate at home, cosmetic surgery patients claim it is the ideal time for one.
Coronavirus: NIAID might approve human challenge trials as 'contingency plan'
While there have been promising developments in the past few weeks related to COVID-19 vaccines, experts warn against complacency.
Coronavirus: Gilead Sciences facing inquiry into alleged remdesivir overpricing
Remdesivir, which reportedly improved the recovery rate of patients has been approve by the FDA for emergency use.
Virus antibody treatment could potentially save lives until vaccine becomes available: Experts
Until a vaccine successfully completes testing and is approved by regulators, alternate forms of treatment are being considered.
Virus research yield surprising results regarding possible benefits of previous inoculations
It seems that previous vaccinations could be the key to prevent certain COVID-19 symptoms and reduce mortality rates.
Children can be coronavirus 'long haulers' too, not just adults
Many children experience fatigue even after they have already "recovered" from coronavirus.
Trump virus vaccine availability claims by Election Day unlikely, say researchers
Baylor College of Medicine vaccinologist Dr. Peter Hotez said, "there's no way. There's just no way," for Moderna to meet its target in its current pace.
Wearing face mask reduces severity of coronavirus symptoms, study indicates
Masks do not only help prevent the spread of coronavirus, but they also protect the wearer from a severe bout of COVID-19 in case someone is infected.
Scientists discover why children are less susceptible to coronavirus infection
Scientists discover that the ACE2 receptors, which works like a door for coronavirus, is lower in children than in adults.
Obesity battle: Mexico approves ban on sale of junk food, sugary drinks to children
Mexico deputy health minister calls sugary drinks "bottled poison" and urges people to stop buying them.
Coronavirus NHS test and trace programme shows increasing number of cases in UK
Contact tracing and other preventive measures continue to be the best course of action until a medical breakthrough becomes available.
Michelle Obama shares picture; tells fans she's 'fine' after 'low-grade depression' reveal
Michelle Obama revealed in her podcast that she is "dealing with some form of low-grade depression."
Piers Morgan slams Arsenal for 'shameful' retrenchment of staff
The well-known Arsenal fan expressed disappointment at the club's decision amid the pandemic.
Coronavirus update: Researchers find hair loss an unreported COVID-19 symptom
Long-haulers who continue to experience symptoms after recovering from coronavirus noticed losing hair.
China willing to cooperate with WHO plans to investigate origins of SARS-CoV-2
For now, the WHO did not specify the identities of the two experts given the ongoing tensions between China and the United States.
Red Card: Premier League to send off players for coughing at opponents next season
Coughing deliberately at opponents and officials will be considered to be endangering the other person's health.
Virus pandemic also takes its toll on mental health of healthcare workers, experts worry
These have been observed by researchers in doctors, nurses, emergency responders, law enforcement, and others who have faced the crisis head-on.
COVID-19 outbreak in mink farms: Dutch researchers investigating possible transmission to humans
Authorities suspect the animals transmitted the virus to a number of workers at the farm.
Coronavirus: WHO believes pandemic will not end soon, vaccine trials face another challenge
Top epidemiology experts call for more diversity to ensure that among the 30,000 participants more ethnic minorities and Black volunteers are included.
Nick Kyrgios pulls out of the US Open due to coronavirus fears
Kyrgios has always been a critic of returning to competition amid the coronavirus pandemic.
NBA players describe life in Disney World as "prison with free-flowing beer"
The NBA has finally resumed after a four-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Melania Trump announces plans to restore White House Rose Garden
The garden was redesigned by Rachel Lambert Mellon and US first lady Jacqueline Kennedy in 1961.
First COVID-19 canine patient in US euthanised months after diagnosis
The owners of the COVID-19 victim have shared details of the struggles they faced to get the beloved pet treatment.
F1: Sergio Perez tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of British Grand Prix
The Racing Point driver will miss the race at Silverstone this weekend.
Coronavirus update: German study finds some COVID-19 patients with heart issues
Researchers from Germany looked at the heart conditions of recovered patients and found some suffering from inflammation.
22 police officers end up self-isolating after retirement party attendee tests positive for COVID-19
Contact tracing of nine party attendees led to 22 officers being asked to self-isolate at home.
Face masks continue to confuse even the top facial recognition systems, say researchers
With a face mask on, the error rate of facial recognition systems increase to five in every 100 cases from three in every 1,000 cases, according to the NIST.
UK govt securing 60mn more doses of virus vaccine from two pharmaceutical firms
Once the coronavirus vaccine is approved for use, the British government plans to prioritise those in the social services and healthcare sectors.
FDA gives go ahead to administer COVID-19 tests on those without symptoms
The Food and Drug Administration gave its nod to the first COVID-19 test for asymptomatic individuals.