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VJ Day: Japan's PM pledges to never 'repeat of the tragedy of war'
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged Saturday never to "repeat the tragedy of war" during a commemoration marking VJ Day, the day Japan surrendered in World War II.
Ventilator supply starts to increase as chief public health officer warns of possible surge of COVID-19
Only a small fraction of the 40,000 new ventilators Canada ordered for hospitals last spring have already been delivered, but several companies involved say their production lines will start delivering...
Letters to the Editor: Sorry, parents, your kid's happiness is less important than everyone's survival
Just because children are at low risk of becoming seriously ill with COVID-19, it doesn't mean parents should be less careful with them.
How do you detect the young silent spreaders of coronavirus as Canadian schools reopen?
Given what we know and don’t know about the way in which children can spread COVID-19, will reopening schools in Canada next month put students, teachers and the wider community...
'Beanbag' rounds shot at protesters caused severe injuries, ER doctors say
ER physicians in Austin, Texas, report report a number cases of severe, maiming injuries -- including skull fractures, brain hemorrhages and broken jaws -- in young protesters hit by beanbag...
Study: Delaying prostate cancer radiation may not lower survival odds
The coronavirus pandemic has caused many to put off medical procedures, but a delay in radiation treatment for prostate cancer doesn't appear to affect survival, a new study shows.
Police chiefs embrace health-led response to dealing with people in mental crisis
Police chiefs say they support closer collaboration with crisis workers to help prevent tragedies when their officers confront people dealing with mental-health issues.
B.C. records more than 70 new daily COVID-19 cases 3 days in a row for 1st time since the pandemic began
B.C. health officials announced 84 new COVID-19 cases Friday, the first time the province has seen more than 70 daily cases for three days straight since the start of the...
Weight between young adulthood and midlife linked to early mortality
A new study finds that changes in weight between young adulthood and midlife may have important consequences for a person's risk of early death.
The CDC suggests COVID-19 immunity lasts for three months
Antibody testing suggests that protection from COVID-19 quickly wanes. (Pexels/)Follow all of PopSci’s COVID-19 coverage here, including tips on cleaning groceries, ideas for hosting a virtual party, and the argument against using valved...
Column: I can't wait to go back to the movies. But AMC's 15-cent tickets could be dangerous
Why is AMC trying lure people back into theaters with reduced admissions and concessions? Wouldn't it be better to pay full price to ensure it's actually safe?
IG report: Defense Dept. is failing in mental health care of troops, families
The mental health care of U.S. military troops and their families is not being met by the military health system, a Defense Department Inspector General says.
Study explores the association of malaria, HIV with anemia during pregnancy
Pregnant women from sub-Saharan Africa with malaria and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have a higher prevalence of anemia than pregnant women without infections, according to researchers. The findings may have...
Study: COVID-19 causes, worsens heart issues in hospitalized patients
COVID-19 causes heart problems ranging from irregular heartbeats to angina and worsens pre-existing cardiovascular conditions, according to an analysis published Friday by PLOS ONE.
12 fun kids' face masks for the COVID-19 pandemic
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that children ages 2 and older wear a face mask when in public or around people who don't live with them.
ATV-related head, neck injuries are common among kids
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are a big draw for adventure-loving kids, but a new study warns that the thrill ride can often land children in the ER.
Scientists demonstrate how genetic variations cause eczema
New research delineates how two relatively common variations in a gene called KIF3A are responsible for an impaired skin barrier that allows increased water loss from the skin, promoting the...
Study: Netting, drug distribution initiative reduced malaria cases by 85%
A program designed to increase access to treatment and infection-prevention tools has reduced malaria cases in southern Mozambique by 85%, but has not eliminated the disease, an analysis in PLOS...
President Donald Trump's brother, Robert Trump, 'very ill' in New York City hospital
President Donald Trump is expected to visit his ill brother, Robert Trump, in the hospital when he travels to New York City on Friday, the White House said.
A guide to sun protection for people with darker skin
Darker skins have a head start when it comes to sun protection, but it's not nearly as much as you'd think. (Dellon Thomas / Pexels/)Overall recommendations on when and if to use...
Getting dizzy when standing could be risk factor for dementia
Feeling woozy when you stand up may be a sign of an increased risk of developing dementia, a new study suggests.
Syphilis may have spread through Europe before Columbus
Columbus brought syphilis to Europe -- or did he? A recent study now indicates that Europeans could already have been infected with this sexually transmitted disease before the 15th century....
Seasonal flu vaccinations don't 'stick' long-term in bone marrow
Seasonal flu vaccination does increase the number of antibody-producing cells specific for flu in the bone marrow. However, most of the newly generated cells are lost within one year, researchers...
Researchers discover the microbiome's role in attacking cancerous tumors
Researchers have discovered which gut bacteria help our immune system battle cancerous tumors and how they do it. The discovery may provide a new understanding of why immunotherapy, a treatment...
550 people possibly exposed to COVID-19 at strip club, City of Toronto warns
The City of Toronto says about 550 people may have been exposed to COVID-19 at a local strip club earlier this month.
CDC: One-third of U.S. children, adolescents eat fast food every day
More than one-third of children and adolescents across the United States eat fast food each day, according to new figures from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Health officials to provide projections for COVID-19 in Canada
Federal health officials will provide projections today on the number of COVID-19 cases in Canada.
Exercise Enhancement: Loss of a specific enzyme increases fat metabolism and exercise endurance in mice
Sugars and fats are the primary fuels that power every cell, tissue and organ. For most cells, sugar is the energy source of choice, but when nutrients are scarce, such...