It has become clearer that people who are obese are one of the groups at highest risk from the disease, regardless of their age

Based on a review of 71 studies that included nearly one million workers, the riskiest occupations include agriculture, construction, mining, service jobs and housekeeping.

Specifically, a 30- to 40-day delay in surgery was associated with worse survival odds.

Humans can be infected through flea bites, the cough of an infected animal or through direct contact with blood or tissue from an infected animal.

White House officials are trying to discredit warnings by infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci, MD, by telling news outlets that they're “concerned” about previous statements he has made during the coronavirus pandemic.

World Health Organization experts warned Monday that more lockdowns may be needed as the pandemic continues to spread throughout North and South American countries.

New York City health officials recorded no new coronavirus deaths during a 24-hour period on Saturday, which marks the first time the city hasn’t reported a COVID-19 death since March 13.

Infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci, MD, offered predictions and concerns about the coronavirus to an online forum with Stanford University.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday that he’d be willing to send experts to Atlanta to help in coronavirus testing and contact tracing.

With coronavirus cases and deaths surging, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced a wide-ranging rollback in the state’s economic reopening. The sweeping rollback shuts down indoor operations of restaurants, wineries, movie theaters, bowling alleys, and museums across the state.

Exactly how Americans will greet a COVID-19 vaccine is unknown, but polls have suggested many will be wary.

The COVID death rate was 39 deaths per 100,000 prisoners, compared with 29 per 100,000 in the general population.

Every 3% of a person's daily energy intake coming from plant protein instead of animal protein reduced a person's risk of premature death by 10%, the results showed.

Mary Daniel used to see her husband, Steve, who has Alzheimer’s, every day -- until his facility stopped allowing visitors due to COVID-19.

Bodies stressed by severe COVID-19 could produce abnormally high blood sugar levels, even in people without diagnosed diabetes.

Hospitals are running out of space for COVID-19 patients in Arizona, Florida and Texas where there has been a recent surge in coronavirus cases.

Dr. Anthony Fauci is labeling the situation in the Unites States as “a very serious problem,” saying coronavirus cases, hospitalizations, and deaths will continue to increase in the U.S. as states and cities struggle to stop the spread of the virus.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott warns things will get worse and that he may be forced to lock down the state’s economy again if the rapidly spreading coronavirus cannot be curbed.

President Donald Trump wore a mask for the first time in public while visiting Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Saturday evening.

Disney World in Orlando reopened for business Saturday with mask requirements and social distancing required.

The CDC has released data on COVID-19 deaths which shows coronavirus-related deaths tend to be higher in people with underlying medical conditions and those over age 65.

The pharmaceutical company Gilead released more data on Friday from its phase 3 trial for Remdesivir in treating COVID-19.

The actor, known for roles in movies like Jerry Maguire and For the Love of the Game, died of breast cancer, her husband said.

Starbucks has announced that starting July 15, face masks will be required, as more states, including Kentucky issue mask mandates.

COVID-19 can cause severe inflammation and lung injury. And that can have a greater impact on people with sickle cell disease, a group of inherited red blood cell disorders.