Covid-19 Pandemic Timeline Fast Facts | CNN

CNN  —  Here’s a look at the coronavirus outbreak, declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. The coronavirus, called Covid-19 by WHO, originated in China and is the cousin of the SARS virus. Coronaviruses are a large group of viruses that are common among animals. The viruses can…

Stem Cells Fast Facts | CNN

CNN  —  Here is some background information about stem cells. Scientists believe that stem cell research can be used to treat medical conditions including Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injury, stroke, burns, heart disease, diabetes, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Sources: National Institutes of Health, Mayo Clinic Stem cell research focuses on…

HIV/AIDS Fast Facts | CNN

CNN  —  Here’s a look at the origins, treatments and global response to HIV and AIDS. HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. HIV/AIDS is spread through sexual contact with an infected person, sharing needles with an infected person, through transfusions of infected blood or…