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…

Opioid Crisis Fast Facts | CNN

CNN  —  Here’s a look at the opioid crisis. Experts say the United States is in the throes of an opioid epidemic. An estimated 9.2 million Americans aged 12 and older misused opioids in 2021, including 8.7 million prescription pain reliever abusers and 1.1 million heroin users. Opioids are drugs…