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1 in 5 young adults hospitalized with COVID-19 require ICU, study finds
More than 20% of young adults hospitalized with COVID-19 between April 1 and June 30 required treatment in the intensive care unit, according to an analysis published Wednesday by JAMA...
Broncos LB Von Miller likely out for season with ankle injury
Denver Broncos All-Pro linebacker Von Miller is likely headed for season-ending surgery after he sustained an ankle injury in practice.
Feline leukaemia virus infection: A clinical and epidemiological enigma
Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a gammaretrovirus that occurs worldwide in domestic cats, as well as small wild cats. It is associated with various serious, and sometimes fatal, diseases including...
More than one drink a day may raise high blood pressure risk in adults with Type 2 diabetes
In a large study of adults with Type 2 diabetes, moderate drinking (defined as eight or more alcoholic beverages a week) was associated with a 60% or higher increased risk...
Unlocking the mystery of tau for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
A team of researchers has uncovered crucial molecular details regarding the activity of the 'tau' protein, promising to revolutionize the therapy of tau-induced neurodegenerative diseases.
Watch live: NIH Director Francis Collins, Surgeon General Jerome Adams to testify on vaccines
National Institutes of Health Director Francis Collins and U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams are scheduled to speak to Congress Wednesday about efforts to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.
Muscle aging: Stronger for longer
With life expectancy increasing, age-related diseases are also on the rise, including sarcopenia, the loss of muscle mass due to aging. Researchers have demonstrated that a well-known drug can delay...
Thunder part ways with coach Billy Donovan after five seasons
The Oklahoma City Thunder and coach Billy Donovan have mutually agreed to part ways after five seasons.
Alzheimer's caregivers often see depression deepen over time, study says
Add a heightened risk for depression to the list of challenges facing the caregivers of loved ones who have Alzheimer's disease.
U.S. adds 26K new COVID-19 cases; Dr. Anthony Fauci warns of risk in Midwest
For the second day in a row, there are fewer than 30,000 new COVID-19 cases, updated data showed Wednesday.
Voters with highest COVID-19 risk more likely to cast mail ballots, survey shows
Voters with the highest risk of suffering COVID-19's worst effects say they're more likely to cast ballots by mail this November, even though many of them aren't sure how to...
Hajdu orders a review of pandemic alert system after scientists claim warnings were ignored
Health Minister Patty Hajdu has ordered an independent review of the Global Public Health Intelligence Network (GPHIN) in response to claims by some scientists that their early warnings about the...
Spike in Ontario teachers seeking medical exemptions from work amid COVID-19 pandemic
Organizations representing family physicians and teaching staff say there's an uptick in the number of Ontario teachers requesting medical exemptions from work amid growing concerns over potential COVID-19 transmission in...
Coronavirus: What's happening around the world on Wednesday
The safety of a prospective coronavirus vaccine comes "first and foremost," the World Health Organization's chief scientist said on Wednesday, as a trial of a leading candidate from AstraZeneca was...
Testing sewage for COVID-19 could be 'early warning' system, Ontario researchers hope
A team of researchers at an Ontario university is monitoring wastewater in hope of giving public health units around the province a COVID-19 early warning system.
AstraZeneca halts COVID-19 vaccine trials after mystery illness
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca said it has paused global trials of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate after it caused an unexplained illness in one of its volunteers.
Blackpink documentary to debut on Netflix Oct. 14
A film about K-pop superstars Blackpink is set to debut on Netflix on Oct. 14.
Coronavirus: Oxford University vaccine trial paused after participant falls ill
AstraZeneca describes the pause in its keenly-awaited final clinical trials as routine.
Watch live: NIH Director Francis Collins, Surgeon General Jerome Adams to testify on vaccines
National Institutes of Health Director Francis Collins and U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams are scheduled to speak to Congress Wednesday about efforts to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.
AstraZeneca pauses COVID-19 vaccine trial
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca said it has paused global trials of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate after it caused an unexplained illness in one of its volunteers.
G7 condemns 'confirmed poisoning' of Alexei Navalny
The Group of Seven foreign ministers have condemned the "confirmed poisoning" of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Kim Jong Un calls for 'emergency measures' to repair massive typhoon damage
Kim Jong Un said North Korea needs to turn its focus toward repairing the damage from typhoons that have battered the country in recent weeks, state media reported Wednesday.
COVID-19-related heart, lung issues ease over time in survivors, study shows
Long-term heart and lung damage can occur in COVID-19 patients, but it may ease with time, with pulmonary rehabilitation helping patients recover faster, according to two new studies.
Lamorne Morris: 'Woke' is comedy first, education second
Lamorne Morris says his new show "Woke" includes social commentary, but its primary goal is to entertain viewers.
Surgery may help sleep apnea patients who struggle with CPAP
Continuous positive airway pressure may be the go-to treatment for sleep apnea, but many people struggle to use it every night. New research finds that a combination of surgeries may...
U.S. demands Belarus release Maria Kolesnikova following her abduction
The United States called on the Belarusian authorities to release all political detainees, including opposition protest leader Maria Kolesnikova who was abducted a day before.
Linking calorie restriction, body temperature and healthspan
Cutting calories significantly may not be an easy task for most, but it's tied to a host of health benefits ranging from longer lifespan to a much lower chance of...
Late-stage trial of COVID-19 vaccine paused after patient experiences 'unexplained illness'
Late-stage studies of a possible COVID-19 vaccine are on temporary hold while the company investigates whether a report of a patient with a serious side effect is linked to the shot.