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Study: Many older Americans get cancer screens they don't need
Contrary to recommendations, many Americans are getting screened for cancer even when old age or poor health would likely render such screenings risky and pointless, new research finds.
Virtual care can make all the difference when treating the most vulnerable patients
Beyond the pandemic, we need to ensure virtual medicine remains a permanent fixture of our health care system – particularly for young patients with special needs, writes Dr. Lester Liao.
North Korea liquor to be bartered for South’s sugar
South Korea is moving forward with plans to barter domestic sugar in exchange for North Korean alcoholic beverages, according to local press reports.
What will it take for schools to reopen safely in the midst of a pandemic?
Educators, health officials and scientists are still working to understand what it will take to make schools safe in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
What will it take for schools to reopen safely in the midst of a pandemic?
Educators, health officials and scientists are still working to understand what it will take to make schools safe in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Herbicide harming marsupial health and development
The health of wallabies and kangaroos is being affected by the herbicide, atrazine, which is used widely in Australia on cereal crops and in forestation to prevent weeds, according to...
Look: Alyssa Milano says she had COVID-19: 'I thought I was dying'
Alyssa Milano announced on Instagram that she has tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies after taking three other tests that came back negative.
Jays' Ryu baffles Braves with changeup, eight strikeouts
Hyun-Jin Ryu bewildered batters with his elite changeup and had eight strikeouts to earn his first win as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays in a stellar showing against...
NCAA Division II and III fall sports championships canceled due to pandemic
Fall sports championships in NCAA Division II and Division III have been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Proposal to replace Minneapolis police won't be on November ballot
The Minneapolis Charter Commission on Wednesday voted for a 90-day review of an amendment seeking to replace the city's police department, effectively blocking it from the November ballot.
25,000 Canadians hospitalized or killed by self-harm last year, research says
New data shows thousands of Canadians were hospitalized or died after deliberately harming themselves last year, and experts fear the numbers will climb due to the stress brought on by...
New drug against MS relapse may be more effective than old one
A new injection drug can prevent multiple sclerosis flare-ups better than an existing medication, a clinical trial has found.
Attorneys general urge Facebook to reduce harassment online
The attorney generals of 20 states have called on Facebook to do more to stop the spread of hate, disinformation and discrimination, while urging it to provide more support for...
CDC warns of death, blindness after drinking hand sanitizer
New data from Arizona and New Mexico illustrate the danger: During the months of May and June, 15 people were rushed to hospital after drinking hand sanitizer containing methanol.
76ers' Ben Simmons suffers left knee injury against Wizards; MRI clean
Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons departed Wednesday's 107-98 win over the Washington Wizards with a left knee injury.
Serious breakdown in California systems cause inaccurate coronavirus numbers
Technical glitches with the state's system for analyzing test results have led to flawed reporting of infection rates.
49ers' Travis Benjamin, Dolphins' Albert Wilson opt out of 2020 season
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Travis Benjamin and Miami Dolphins wideout Albert Wilson have decided to opt out of the 2020 NFL season because of coronavirus concerns.
Commission blocks Minneapolis proposal to replace police department
The Minneapolis Charter Commission on Wednesday voted for a 90-day review of an amendment seeking to replace the city's police department, effectively blocking it from the November ballot.
Nationals ace Max Scherzer exits after first inning in loss to Mets
Washington Nationals ace and three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer left his start against the New York Mets after only one inning.
A mentally ill man died after a run-in with jail guards in 2016. Now Ontario police say no one will be charged
Three and half years after a mentally ill man was pepper-sprayed, shackled and found lifeless on the floor of an Ontario jail cell, a new investigation into his death has...
NCAA Division II and III fall sports championships canceled due to pandemic
Fall sports championships in NCAA Division II and Division III have been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
4 Canadians with terminal cancer win the right to try magic mushrooms
On Tuesday, Laurie Brooks of Abbotsford, B.C., received the news she’s waited more than 100 days to hear — she now has the legal right to use magic mushrooms.
Braves place Ozzie Albies, Matt Adams on IL; Nick Markakis reinstated
The Atlanta Braves placed All-Star second baseman Ozzie Albies and designated hitter Matt Adams on the 10-day injured list.
Dow rises for fourth straight day on optimism from COVID-19 vaccine
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 373 points on Wednesday following optimism surrounding a potential COVID-19 vaccine.
Orange County health agency has some good news about kids and coronavirus
There's good news: Children 17 and younger comprise only 6% of all COVID-19 cases in Orange County, and no local children have died of the disease.
Marijuana may harm heart, experts say
A full understanding of how marijuana affects the heart and blood vessels remains limited by a lack of adequate research, but some chemicals in cannabis have been linked to an...
IG report: Turkey still aiding Islamic State
Turkey, a NATO member, remains a regional transit hub for Islamic State terrorists, a Defense Department Inspector General's report says.
Acetate regulates immune cells for a precisely orchestrated immune defense
The concentration of acetate increases particularly sharply at the site of an infection in the body. As reported in the journal Cell Metabolism by a team of researchers from the...