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Politics aside, hydroxychloroquine could (maybe) help fight COVID-19
President Donald Trump’s announcement that he is taking the drug hydroxychloroquine as a precaution against the coronavirus has once again thrown a decades-old antimalarial drug into the headlines. There’s currently not enough data...
New urine-based kidney stone test delivers results in 30 minutes
A new urine-based testing system can diagnose people with kidney stones in 30 minutes or less, a study published Friday in the journal Science Advances has found.
Trump’s favorite COVID-19 drug might actually increase risk of death
This isn't the final word on the drug, but it looks like another nail in the coffin. (Unsplash/)For weeks, hydroxychloroquine has been making headlines as a hotly contested therapy for treating patients with...
As coronavirus deaths mount, L.A. County is far behind on promise to test everyone in nursing homes
As deaths mount, LA County far behind on promise to test everyone in nursing homes.
Whereabouts of Chechen leader Kadyrov unclear after reports of COVID-19 illness
The whereabouts Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov were unclear Friday after unconfirmed reports surfaced claiming he had been hospitalized in Moscow with COVID-19.
New urine-based kidney stone test delivers results in 30 minutes or less, study finds
A new urine-based testing system can diagnose people with kidney stones in 30 minutes or less, a study published Friday in the journal Science Advances has found.
Placentas from COVID-19-positive pregnant women show injury
In the largest study to examine health of placentas in women who tested positive for COVID-19, findings show placentas from 16 women who tested positive for COVID-19 while pregnant showed...
Can oilfield water safely be reused for irrigation in California?
A new study by researchers at Duke University and RTI International finds that reusing oilfield water that's been mixed with surface water to irrigate farms in the Cawelo Water District...
Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada on Friday
Health officials and politicians across the country, including the mayor of hard-hit Montreal, are urging people not to be lax with public health measures even as cities and provinces take...
No evidence hydroxychloroquine beneficial for treating COVID-19, could be harmful, study suggests
Researchers examining data from nearly 15,000 COVID-19 patients have found no evidence that taking hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine provides any treatment benefits and may be linked to an increased risk of serious heart complications, but...
Craft an impressive cutting board in eight easy steps
Start now so you're ready the next time you see another human being. (Courtney Starr/)The warmth and natural qualities of a handmade charcuterie board make it the perfect way to welcome a guest....
First human trial of COVID-19 vaccine finds it is safe and induces rapid immune response
A study of 108 adults finds that the vaccine produced neutralizing antibodies and T-cell response against SARS-CoV-2, but further research is needed to confirm whether the vaccine protects against SARS-COV-2...
No evidence of benefit for chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients, study finds
A new study finds that the use of chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine is linked to increased rates of mortality and heart arrhythmias among hospital patients with COVID-19. The authors suggest that...
16% of recovered patients test positive for COVID-19 weeks after discharge, study finds
Up to one in six people declared recovered from COVID-19 and discharged from the hospital still test positive for the virus up to three weeks later, meaning they still might...
New technology can detect antivirus antibody in 20 minutes
Researchers have succeeded in detecting anti-avian influenza virus antibody in blood serum within 20 minutes, using a portable analyzer they have developed to conduct rapid on-site bio tests. If a...
Vaccine for COVID-19 safe, effective in first human clinical trial, study says
A potential vaccine for COVID-19 appears to be safe and able to generate an immune response against the virus, according to a study published Friday by The Lancet.
Watch: Katy Perry performs 'Daisies' on 'Good Morning America'
Katy Perry gave an at-home performance of "Daisies," the first single from her "KP5" album, and "Never Really Over."
Children with COVID-19 may have lower infectivity than adults, UK scientists say
Children have milder COVID-19 symptoms than adults and the balance of evidence suggests they may also have lower susceptibility and infectivity than adults, scientists advising the British government have said.
Placentas from COVID-19-positive pregnant women show injury
The placentas from 16 women who tested positive for COVID-19 while pregnant showed evidence of injury, according to pathological exams completed directly following birth, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study....
Q&A: For Black men, wearing a mask may be a health risk greater than COVID-19
UCLA professor Vickie Mays has been working with members of Congress on a bill that would require better data on the race and ethnicity of people affected by the COVID-19...
Pandemic risks wiping out hard-won gains by women in STEM
UNSW Dean of Science leads report that finds women's advancement in the STEM workforce are at risk due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Look: Whitney Way Thore confirms split from fiance Chase Severino
Whitney Way Thore confirmed her split from Chase Severino, whom she said is expecting a child with his pregnant girlfriend.
Chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine linked to higher death risk in COVID-19
Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine offer no clinical benefit for people with COVID-19 and might cause serious heart-related side effects, according to a study published Friday in The Lancet.
Watch: Haim performs 'Don't Wanna' on 'Late Late Show' from home
Este, Danielle and Alana Haim performed "Don't Wanna," a new single from their forthcoming album, "Women in Music Pt. III."
Early Coronavirus Immunity Data Fuel Promise for a Vaccine
Researchers found COVID-19 infection produces a strong T cell response. Here’s why they say that is good news -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Watch: Alabama football coach Nick Saban scolds elephant mascot in COVID-19 PSA
Alabama college football coach Nick Saban recently took the team's elephant mascot, Big Al, to task in a public service announcement about coronavirus pandemic safety precautions.
KBO Commissioner: Korean baseball ready to go global
As one of the only professional sports leagues in the world currently in action, the Korean Baseball Organization has found itself in the spotlight around the globe.
Rethinking the role of blood pressure drugs in COVID-19
Once thought to boost levels of ACE2, the novel coronavirus's doorway into human cells, these widely used medicines are now contenders to treat the respiratory disease