Stocks fall on Wall Street, head for worst week since 2008

Stocks fell on Wall Street, shaving another 3.2% off the Dow Jones industrials and putting the market on track for its worst week since October 2008.

US states ramp up coronavirus preparations, try to reassure public amid growing outbreak

With worries growing about the new coronavirus in the U.S., state officials are ramping up efforts to prepare for a possible outbreak while simultaneously trying to assure the public that they are well-positioned to handle it.

New coronavirus case in California may be 1st in U.S. with no known connection to travel abroad

A new coronavirus case in California could be the first in the U.S. that has no known connection to travel abroad or another known case, a possible sign the virus is spreading in a U.S. community, health officials said.

Japan to close schools nationwide to control spread of coronavirus

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is asking all elementary, middle and high schools nationwide to close until late March to help control the spread of the new virus in the country.

Trump says US 'very ready' for virus; Pence to lead response

President Donald Trump says he'll discuss the coronavirus threat at a White House news conference on Wednesday.

Delta reduces flights to Korea as virus outbreak spreads

Delta Air Lines is sharply cutting back on flights between the U.S. and Seoul, South Korea due to the coronavirus outbreak.

US testing capacity for coronavirus delayed amid ‘inconclusive’ results from kits distributed by CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that some of its coronavirus test kits sent to laboratories across the U.S. have reported that they are not “working as expected.” 

Study begins in US to test possible coronavirus treatment

At least two patient studies are already underway in China, including the other study involving remdesivir.

Spread of coronavirus in US appears inevitable, CDC says

Health officials are warning the spread of the coronavirus in the United States appears inevitable, according to The Washington Post.

Changing Your Diet to Improve Your Heart Health
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February is American Heart Month, and ietitian Caroline Susie explains the benefits of the DASH Diet can help you improve your heart health, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels.

Poll: More Americans worry about catching flu than COVID-19

People who say they’ve heard a lot about the outbreak are more likely to say they’re very concerned about it, but high levels of concern are still rare.

New threats emerge in coronavirus outbreak while China voices optimism

Another 114 people reportedly died from the new illness, COVID-19, as health inspectors went door-to-door to attempt to find every infected person in the worst-hit city of Wuhan.