Why cruise ships create an ‘ideal’ environment for disease — and the worst-case scenarios

Why cruise ships create an ‘ideal’ environment for disease — and the worst-case scenarios

A little sunburn and seasickness might be the least of your worries once you set sail on that dream cruise. More than 150 people, including 17 Americans, are currently confined to their cabins aboard a luxury cruise ship amid a suspected hantavirus outbreak that has left them stranded off the coast of West Africa. At … Read more

The most likely Tom Brady scenarios with NFL future in doubt

The most likely Tom Brady scenarios with NFL future in doubt

We are officially on Tom Brady watch. The 45-year-old Brady faltered in the Buccaneers’ 31-14 opening round playoff loss to the Cowboys on Monday night, completing 35 of his 66 passes for 351 yards — an average of 5.3 yards per attempt — and two touchdowns. He also threw a costly interception in the end … Read more

Three COVID Scenarios That Could Spell Trouble for the Fall

Three COVID Scenarios That Could Spell Trouble for the Fall

Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. As the United States enters a third fall with COVID-19, the virus for many is seemingly gone — or at least out of mind. But for those keeping watch, it is far from forgotten as deaths and infections continue to mount at a lower … Read more