The number of confirmed cases and fatalities tied to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Orange County continues to be on the rise. As of Thursday, April 23, there have now been 7,770 COVID-19 cases throughout the county, with 339 new cases recorded, according to state numbers. There have been 274 deaths, with 175 people hospitalized; and…
By Scottie Andrew, CNN Updated 7:56 PM ET, Mon April 20, 2020 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. (CNN)The impacts of the novel coronavirus are wide-ranging and relentless: Hospitals are overtaxed. Unem…
One of the many unknowns about the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 is how we might become immune to it. When you get infected with viruses, along with other baddies like bacteria, your immune system fights back by producing proteins called antibodies. These stick around for the long haul, and your body is prepared to churn out…
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Every situation is different, but here are some best practices to follow if you suspect someone you live with is sick with the coronavirus -- or even you. Angela Lang/CNET For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO website. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to heavily affect people around…
Dietitians regularly talk up the importance of having variety in your diet to make sure you hit your nutritional needs. But new research suggests that’s actually not helpful—at least, not when you’re trying to lose weight. The study, which was published in the journal Health Psychology, makes a strong case for sticking with the same
Can't see the audio player? Listen on: The Host The Trump administration this week missed a deadline to nominate a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Without a nominee, current acting Director Jay Bhattacharya — who is also the director of the National Institutes of Health — has to give up
The whole concept of low-impact cardio exercises may sound like an oxymoron. After all, can you really jack up your heart rate without running or jumping? The answer is yes, absolutely! And we have a bunch of different bodyweight exercises (20, to be exact!) as proof. Low-impact cardio exercises can be a smart choice for