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Pope Francis: COVID-19 vaccine, recovery should prioritize the poor
In an address at the Vatican, Pope Francis said Wednesday the coronavirus pandemic is worsening global inequality and responses to the crisis, including a potential vaccine, must prioritize the poor.
North Korean defector sentenced to 15 years in prison
A North Korean defector who fatally stabbed his domestic partner in February was sentenced to 15 years in prison after a second trial.
Candice Accola King expecting second child with husband Joe King
Candice Accola King, who played Caroline Forbes on "The Vampire Diaries," is pregnant with her second child.
Antibiotics can lower effectiveness of birth control pill, study says
Doctors have long suspected it, but a comprehensive new study provides more evidence that antibiotics can reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills.
Ben Cross, 'Chariots of Fire' actor, dies at 72
Ben Cross, an actor who played Harold Abrahams in "Chariots of Fire" and Sarek in "Star Trek," died after a short illness.
How Some Asian Countries Beat Back COVID-19
COVID-19 arrived in South Korea on Jan. 20, 2020, the same day the first case was confirmed in the United States. But by mid-March, while the disease continued to surge...
Lily Rabe gives birth to second child with Hamish Linklater
Lily Rabe secretly welcomed her second child with her partner, Hamish Linklater, in June.
Coronavirus: What's happening around the world on Wednesday
Pope Francis on Wednesday warned against any prospect that rich people would get priority for a coronavirus vaccine. The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged countries to join a global...
Watch: Russell Crowe recalls how Sharon Stone gave him first Hollywood gig
Russell Crowe said he struggled in Hollywood before Sharon Stone cast him in the 1995 film "The Quick and the Dead."
Best protein shakes for a quick macronutrient boost
Tasty treat for a healthy life. (Kelly Sikkema via Unsplash/)Protein shakes are not just used by serious athletes and bodybuilders. They are quick and easy additions to your diet and can replace meals...
U.S. COVID-19 cases under 50K for 4th day; deaths spike
Coronavirus deaths in the United States more than tripled on Tuesday compared to the previous day, but the national caseload continued a gradual decline from its peak last month, new...
U.S. COVID-19 cases under 50K for 4th straight day; deaths spike
Coronavirus deaths in the United States more than tripled on Tuesday compared to the previous day, but the national caseload continued a gradual decline from its peak last month, new...
COVID-19 continues to spike in B.C. as health officials announce another 83 cases
Health officials in B.C. have confirmed another 83 infections of the novel coronavirus, driving the number of active cases to a new high of 775.
Topless and proud of it: Dartmouth woman embracing life after double mastectomy
Christina Belding hopes her double mastectomy scars spark a conversation about breast cancer.
Nova Scotia woman goes to court to stop husband from medically-assisted death
A husband and wife in their 80s are at odds over his wish to die. He says he's suffering and is near death because of COPD, but she says he's...
Coronavirus smell loss 'different from cold and flu'
Covid-19 is not like other typical viral respiratory diseases and has some unique features, say experts.
Improving protein digestibility in sorghum
Sorghum, a common food item in regions of Africa and Asia, has one missing puzzle piece. The missing piece? Protein digestibility, which researchers in the Department of Agronomy at Kansas...
Psychiatric meds may pose risk to dementia patients, experts say
As many as 3 in 4 older adults with dementia have been prescribed drugs that may pose a risk to them, researchers report.
South Korea at 'crucial time' in COVID-19 fight as cases soar
South Korea is facing its most serious COVID-19 outbreak since early March as cases continued to climb on Wednesday, with 297 new infections reported by the Korea Centers for Disease...
WHO: Young people are 'increasingly driving' spread of COVID-19
Takeshi Kasai, the WHO's Western Pacific regional director, warned Tuesday that people in their 20s, 30s and 40s are "increasingly driving" the spread of COVID-19.
Boston Celtics' Gordon Hayward out for one month with ankle sprain
The Boston Celtics will be without Gordon Hayward until at least the Eastern Conference finals after the All-Star forward suffered a sprained right ankle in Monday's series opener against the...
Multivitamin, mineral supplement linked to less-severe, shorter-lasting illness symptoms
Older adults who took a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement with zinc and high amounts of vitamin C in a 12-week study experienced sickness for shorter periods and with less...
Slowing COVID-19 outbreak has California weighing what next reopening will look like
Although Los Angeles County has met the majority of the state's benchmarks to be removed from its watchlist and allow further reopenings, the average number of infections among residents is...
How protein protects against fatty liver
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common chronic liver disease in the world, with sometimes life-threatening consequences. A high-protein, calorie-reduced diet can cause the harmful liver fat to melt...
Aging heart cells offer clues to susceptibility of older people to severe COVID-19
Genes that play an important role in allowing SARS-CoV-2 to invade heart cells become more active with age, according to new research.
Dallas Cowboys release Gerald McCoy hours after quad surgery
The Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday released veteran defensive tackle Gerald McCoy, who underwent season-ending surgery on his ruptured right quadriceps tendon only a few hours before being waived.
Half of breast cancer survivors had delays in care due to COVID-19
The results of an online questionnaire of 609 breast cancer survivors in the US suggest that nearly half of patients experienced delays in care during the early weeks of the...
School flu vaccine program reduces community-wide influenza hospitalizations
A city-wide school influenza vaccine intervention was associated with a decrease in influenza-associated hospitalizations for all age groups and a decrease in school absence rates among students in seasons with...