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Up to 204,691 Extra Deaths in the US So Far in This Pandemic Year

The number of deaths in the United States through July 2020 is 8% to 12% higher than it would have been if the coronavirus pandemic had never happened.

Three Major Scientific Controversies About Coronavirus

The SARS-COV-2 coronavirus is novel, and we don’t yet have all the facts about it. As a result, we may have to change our approach as new scientific data comes in.

Does Coronavirus Linger in the Body?

There are a few places in the body that are less accessible to the immune system and where it is difficult to eradicate all viral infections.

Stella Immanuel’s Theories on the Relationship Between Demons, Illness, and Sex Have a Long History

Such beliefs have deep roots in early Jewish and Christian stories — one reason they continue to persist today.

Who Are ‘America’s Frontline Doctors’ and Dr. Stella Immanuel?

Thousands of readers inquired about people featured in a viral video pulled by social media companies for pushing COVID-19 misinformation in July 2020.

Incorrect Phone Number for Mental Health Helpline Spreads on Social Media

The correct phone number for the UK mental health charity Mind is 0300-123-3393.

How To Make Sure Your Mask Maximizes Protection

Whether or not you agree with a mandate to wear a mask, many of us will do so during our daily business.

Does Your Homemade Mask Work?

Given the wide variety of unregulated face coverings that people are now wearing, how do we know which is most effective?

Why Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine Don’t Block SARS-CoV-2 Infection of Human Lung Cells

HQC can block the coronavirus from infecting kidney cells from the African green monkey. But it does not inhibit the virus in human lung cells – the primary site of infection for the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Random Testing in Indiana Shows COVID-19 Is 6 Times Deadlier Than Flu

Short of testing every person in the U.S., the best way to get accurate data on who and how many people have been infected with the coronavirus is to test randomly.

Does Your Face Mask Protect You or Other People?

The distinction between face coverings designed to protect the wearer, and those that may protect other people, has been central to the recent debate about face masks.

Here’s How Scientists Know the Coronavirus Wasn’t Made in a Lab

The vast majority of scientists who have studied the virus agree that it evolved naturally and crossed into humans from an animal species, most likely a bat.