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More COVID-19 deaths at for-profit nursing homes in Ontario, study finds
For-profit long-term care homes in Ontario saw significantly worse outbreaks of COVID-19 and more related deaths than their non-profit or municipally run counterparts, according to a new study released on...
B.C. legislation to detain youth who overdose could do more harm than good: doctor
Indigenous and civil liberties groups say the British Columbia government failed to consult them before proposing legislation that would force youth under 19 to stay in hospital after an overdose.
Column: Can a COVID-19 vaccine be tested without violating test subjects' human rights?
Testing vaccines for the coronavirus raises tough ethical questions
Cereal accessories for hard-core breakfasters
Eat your breakfast exactly how you like it. (Freestocks via Unsplash/)Sometimes when you look a little closer at what you thought was a good relationship, you start to see problems that you’ve ignored...
Workers fear returning to work. Many are resisting the call
Many, especially those backed by labor unions, push back against returning to their workplaces, citing employers' failures to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks.
Trump admin plan aims to prevent COVID-19 spread in nursing homes
The Trump administration committed $5 billion to nursing homes as part of a four-part plan to help facilities prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Editorial: Mitch McConnell is twiddling his thumbs as American workers head toward a financial cliff
The current recession would be much worse if Congress hadn't provided higher cash benefits to millions of newly unemployed Americans.
There’s a dangerous virus brewing in pigs—but there’s no need to panic yet
Viruses grow and evolve in many animal hosts, and pigs allow them to become especially dangerous. (Unsplash/)We first learned about COVID-19 when headlines proclaimed that the virus was already spreading like wildfire amongst...
Nurses, truckers in Ontario denied health-care services over COVID-19 risk
Some essential workers tell CBC News they've been denied health-care services due to their line of work, despite screening guidance from Ontario's Ministry of Health.
Drink coffee for pleasure, not disease prevention, researchers say
Coffee has been tied to many potential health benefits, but people should drink it for pleasure, and not disease prevention.
ACLU sues federal agencies, Portland over abuses against protest medics
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit accusing local and federal law enforcement of targeting and attacking volunteer street medics during protests in Portland, Ore.
Early dialysis doesn't improve outcomes in acute kidney failure
For critically ill patients with acute kidney injury, early dialysis doesn't reduce death any more than standard care does, new research finds.
Trump administration releases new plan for COVID-19 prevention in nursing homes
The Trump administration committed $5 billion to nursing homes as part of a four-part plan to help facilities prevent the spread of COVID-19.
How neurons reshape inside body fat to boost its calorie-burning capacity
Scientists have found that a hormone tells the brain to dramatically restructure neurons embedded in fat tissue. Their work widens our understanding of how the body regulates its energy consumption,...
Two L.A. County supervisors tout pandemic safety, but put own employees at risk, staffers say
Staffers of Supervisors Hilda Solis and Kathryn Barger allege in an anonymous letter that the supervisors have not allowed them to consistently work from home, despite safety concerns.
Cancer metabolic pathway identified as target for therapy
Fighting cancer often means employing a suite of techniques to target the tumor and prevent it from growing and spreading to other parts of the body. It's no small feat...
Portable blood ammonia detector
This device offers a significantly faster and easier method for detecting ammonia levels in blood, which can reach dangerous levels in people with certain diseases and genetic conditions.
Fasting diet could boost breast cancer therapy
A team of scientists has found that a fasting-mimicking diet combined with hormone therapy has the potential to help treat breast cancer, according to newly published animal studies and small...
US military improved mortality since World War II, but there have been alarming exceptions
Although wound survivability has increased over the last 80 years, the U.S. military's medical corps suffered some periods of backsliding during conflicts, recent analysis shows.
Putting the spring-cam back into stroke patients steps
A research group has developed a new, lightweight and motor-less device that can be easily attached to an ankle support device - otherwise known as an ankle foot orthosis (AFO)....
Study: Steroids cut death risk by 75% for COVID-19 patients with severe inflammation
Hospitalized COVID-19 patients with high levels of inflammation in their lungs saw a 75% reduction in their risk for death after receiving steroid treatment, a study published by the Journal...
New drug discoveries are closely linked to the quality of lab procedures
High-quality lab procedures are even more crucial to identifying effective drugs than previously thought, new research has revealed.
Brain network mechanism causing spatial memory impairment revealed
Patients with Alzheimer's disease frequently suffer from spatial memory loss, such as no recognition of where they are, and forgetting where they put their belongings. They often show a wandering...
Evidence of 'hormone disruptor' chemical threats grows
A growing number of chemicals in pesticides, flame retardants, and certain plastics have been linked to widespread health problems including infertility, diabetes, and impaired brain development, a set of reviews...
Early menstruation linked to increased menopause symptoms
Early menstruation increases the likelihood of hot flushes and nights sweats decades later at menopause, according to a new study.
Health and happiness depend on each other
New research adds to the growing body of evidence that happiness not only feels good, it is good for your physical health, too.
Senate Democrats introduce bill to address COVID-19 racial disparity
Senate Democrats on Wednesday calling for the Trump administration and states to increase testing and outreach programs to address the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on communities of color.
Cinnamon may improve blood sugar control in people with prediabetes
Cinnamon improves blood sugar control in people with prediabetes and could slow the progression to type 2 diabetes, according to a new study.