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The continued spread of COVID-19 cases
As the outbreaks causes by coronavirus pops up in different countries, world health officials warn of a possible pandemic.
They fell in love helping drug users. But fear kept him from helping himself
Sarah and Andy were in love and also advocates, determined to keep drug users from dying. But when his own addiction reemerged, Andy's fear of returning to prison kept him from the best treatment.
Coronavirus has 'pandemic potential' but isn't there yet, WHO says
"Does this virus have pandemic potential?" Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Monday. "Absolutely, it has. Are we there yet? From our assessment, not yet."
Virus pushes beyond Asia, taking aim at Europe, Mideast
The leader of the World Health Organization says the recent developments have shown "just how quickly a new virus can spread around the world and cause widespread fear and disruption."
Hormone blocker sticker shock: Kids drug costs 8 times more than one for adults
Two nearly identical drug implants have very different prices. The one for kids has a list price of $37,300. For adults, it's $4,400. A dad fought for his daughter to be able to get the cheaper drug.
Coronavirus cases triple in South Korea; WHO keeps eye on Africa, Iran
The tally of new cases is declining in China, the heart of the outbreak. But rising numbers beyond its borders have officials worried, including for regions that have scarcely seen the virus so far.
Survival of the friendliest: How our close friendships help us thrive
On average, people have only four very close relationships, author Lydia Denworth finds, and very few people can sustain more than six. But the effect of these few core relationships extends beyond our social lives.