To date, there have been more than 1,000 cases of MIS-C in the United States, resulting in 20 deaths. Source: Medical News

Life expectancy has increased dramatically — from 25 years in 1983 to 60 years today — which is why advocates say these guidelines are sorely needed. Source: Medical News

Six states set daily records for new cases, the country as a whole set new records for daily case counts and the U.S. also surpassed the previous high for 7-day averages for coronavirus infections. Source: Medical News

Getting more specific answers about how the immune system responds to the virus that causes COVID-19, including whether recovery is likely permanent, is crucial not only to those who have recovered. These answers can help inform vaccine makers to make the most effective vaccines as well. Source: Medical News

The research adds to mounting evidence that children of Black parents who are also poor face greater health inequities than whites. Source: Medical News

As most of America prepares for the Nov. 1 return of standard time, 63% want one fixed, year-round time, a new survey finds. Source: Medical News

About 5% of those with COVID-19 will have symptoms for eight weeks or more, according to the preprint analysis of data, CNN reported Wednesday. Source: Medical News

The researchers collected data on more than 900 Hispanic, Black, Asian and white patients. Among Hispanic women, nearly 11% tested positive for COVID-19, compared with 5.5% of non-Hispanic patients, the findings showed. Source: Medical News

The study found that having four or more cups of green tea along with two cups of coffee daily was linked to a 63% lower risk of death during the average five-year follow-up. Source: Medical News

More than nine in 10 U.S. adults (93%) said they sometimes, often or always wear a mask or face covering when they leave their home and are unable to socially distance, including more than seven in 10 (72%) who said they always do so, the poll revealed. Source: Medical News