Washington Democrats cancel event as coronavirus starts to take toll on U.S. campaign season

Washington Democrats cancel event as coronavirus starts to take toll on U.S. campaign season
Reuters: Health
The highly contagious coronavirus currently making its way around the world had its first impact on the 2020 U.S. election campaign as Washington state Democrats canceled an upcoming weekend fundraiser just days before the party primary there.

California, Washington state deaths add to U.S. coronavirus toll

California, Washington state deaths add to U.S. coronavirus toll
Reuters: Health
Two more people have died of the new coronavirus in the United States, bringing the toll to 11, and the two most populous cities, New York and Los Angeles, reported new cases on Wednesday.

Carlyle curbs staff travel in response to coronavirus spread: sources

Carlyle curbs staff travel in response to coronavirus spread: sources
Reuters: Health
Private equity firm Carlyle Group Inc has restricted travel for its employees, as the threat from the global coronavirus outbreak continues to rise, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

Passive smoking tied to adolescent depression symptoms

Passive smoking tied to adolescent depression symptoms
Reuters: Health
(Reuters Health) - Regular exposure to secondhand smoke is more common among nonsmoking teens with depression symptoms, according to a survey across 22 low- and middle-income countries.

Gastric bypass may be best weight-loss surgery for diabetes remission

Gastric bypass may be best weight-loss surgery for diabetes remission
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(Reuters Health) - Diabetics considering weight-loss surgery may want to opt for a procedure known as gastric bypass because it's the technique most likely to send their disease into remission, according to new research.

U.S. House passes, sends to Senate, $8.3 billion bill to battle coronavirus

U.S. House passes, sends to Senate, $8.3 billion bill to battle coronavirus
Reuters: Health
The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved an $8.3 billion bill to combat the spread of the new coronavirus and develop vaccines for the highly-contagious disease, sending it to the Senate for final passage.

Slovenia confirms first case of coronavirus: health minister

Slovenia confirms first case of coronavirus: health minister
Reuters: Health
Slovenia confirmed its first case of coronavirus, Health Minister Ales Sabeder told a news conference on Wednesday.