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Collars risk causing neck injuries in dogs, study shows
A study led by a canine scientist at Nottingham Trent University looked at the potential impact of pulling on the lead and the related pressure on the neck, using a...
Biocontrol most cost-effective in fight against common pest pear Opuntia stricta
The cochineal Dactylopius opuntiae 'stricta' biotype is more effective as a sustainable biocontrol in the fight against the invasive common pest pear Opuntia stricta in Laikipia County, Kenya, compared to...
Common drug may not help seniors with underactive thyroid
The medication Synthroid, also called levothyroxine, is often used to treat a condition called subclinical hypothyroidism, but a new study suggests the treatment might be a waste of time.
Pfizer begins testing possible COVID-19 vaccine on humans in U.S.
Pfizer's "BNT162" vaccine candidate uses "messenger DNA" to spur the body to produce antibodies that fight the coronavirus disease.
Hunt for a coronavirus vaccine heats up, but there's no guarantee of success
Hundreds of people are volunteering to be injected with experimental vaccines that might stop COVID-19, but there's no guarantee any of them will work.
Understanding Congenital Heart Defects, One Chicken at a Time
Approximately 10 percent of infants are born with a congenital heart defect, with one of the most common being persistent truncus arteriosus—a hole in the heart. In a healthy baby,...
Season Interrupted: JSerra's Colby Canales finds inspiration at home
San Juan Capistrano JSerra's Colby Canales leans on the strength of his mother, a breast cancer survivor: 'She goes and works every day.'
Why limited contact tracing could slow Ontario's plan to end COVID-19 restrictions
It's not clear when Ontario will be able to hit one of its key targets for phasing out emergency measures: rapid contact tracing for every new confirmed case of COVID-19.
WHO urges countries to investigate early COVID-19 cases
The World Health Organization said on Tuesday that a report that COVID-19 had emerged in December in France, sooner than previously thought, was "not surprising," and urged countries to investigate...
Understanding congenital heart defects, one chicken at a time
Approximately 10 percent of infants are born with a congenital heart defect, with one of the most common being persistent truncus arteriosus—a hole in the heart. In a healthy baby,...
U.S., Britain to begin post-Brexit trade negotiations
Negotiators will meet via video conference and include about 100 officials from both sides in the first round of talks Tuesday that are scheduled to last for two weeks.
Look: 'The Mandalorian' Season 2: Robert Rodriguez to direct an episode
Robert Rodriguez has confirmed on Twitter that he will be directing at least one episode of "The Mandalorian" Season 2.
U.K. COVID-19 death toll now highest of any European nation
The coronavirus death toll in the United Kingdom surpassed 30,000 on Tuesday, and also topped Italy's to rank first on the list of COVID-19 deaths in Europe.
Sky-high surprise bills from air ambulance flights possible for many patients
When an emergency dispatcher calls for a helicopter to fly a critically ill patient to a hospital, they don't have time to check whether they take the patient's insurance. But...
Activating an estrogen receptor can stop pancreatic cancer cells from growing
Activating the G protein-coupled estrogen receptor (GPER) -- a receptor found on the surface of many normal and cancer tissues -- has been shown to stop pancreatic cancer from growing,...
Long-term risks of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy impact more women
Twice as many women who experienced a hypertensive disorder during any of their pregnancies were at increased risk of developing heart or kidney diseases earlier in life based on incidence...
Genetic study ties higher alcohol consumption to increased stroke and PAD risk
Using genetic analysis, researchers found higher alcohol consumption increased risks for stroke and peripheral artery disease (PAD). Studies using genetic analysis don't rely on observational data, which often use self-reported...
Novel necklace detects abnormal heart rhythm
An ingenious necklace which detects abnormal heart rhythm will be showcased for the first time.
Obesity prevented in mice treated with gene-disabling nanoparticles
Disabling a gene in specific mouse cells, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have prevented mice from becoming obese, even after the animals had been fed...
SHERLOCK-based one-step test provides rapid and sensitive Covid-19 detection
A team of researchers at the McGovern Institute for Brain Research at MIT, the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, the Ragon Institute, and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) has developed a...
Supercomputer simulations present potential active substances against coronavirus
Several drugs approved for treating hepatitis C viral infection were identified as potential candidates against COVID-19, a new disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. This is the result of research...
Sudan appoints first ambassador to U.S. in 23 years
Khartoum made the selection of Nour Eddin Satti as the chief diplomat to Washington, D.C., and said the U.S. government approved the appointment.
U.S., Britain to begin post-Brexit trade negotiations on Tuesday
Negotiators will meet via video conference and include about 100 officials from both sides, in the first round of talks Tuesday that are scheduled to last for two weeks.
Ultrasound for space offers remote diagnosis to patients on Earth
Radiologists are investigating people’s medical conditions and pregnancies remotely thanks to an ESA-backed robotic technology.The set-up enables medics to care for some patients at a distance during the coronavirus pandemic.
Canadians are accidentally poisoning themselves while cleaning to prevent COVID-19
Canadians are accidentally poisoning themselves while trying to keep their homes and themselves clear of COVID-19. Health Canada numbers show a jump in the number of calls to poison centres...
Effects of recommender systems in e-commerce vary by product attributes and review ratings
Recommender systems are used in e-commerce to guide consumers with messages like "People who purchased this item also purchased ..." Past research has shown that these systems affect consumers' choices...
Veterinary clinics operate at full capacity during pandemic
Veterinary clinics across the country say they are operating at full capacity, partly because people forced to stay home by the pandemic are spending more time -- and noticing more...
FDA to rein in flood of coronavirus blood tests after lax oversight
The FDA pulled back a decision that allowed scores of coronavirus blood tests to hit the market without first providing proof that they worked.