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'No child should be dying': Fentanyl-related deaths among kids rising, Yale study says

3 weeks ago from LA Times - Science

Fentanyl-related deaths among children increased more than 30-fold between 2013 and 2021 in the U.S., according to a study by the Yale School of Medicine.

What you need to know to stay safe from COVID now that the public health emergency has ended

3 weeks ago from LA Times - Science

The end of the federal government's health emergency has left COVID-conscious Americans feeling vulnerable. Here are some steps you can take to protect yourself.

Column: How Trump's anti-science meddling erased 3 years of crucial COVID research

3 weeks ago from LA Times - Science

Trump blocked a study of bat viruses for political reasons. His meddling has finally been reversed, but the world lost years of potentially life-saving research.

Megan Fox says she has body dysmorphia, points out her 'tons of flaws' and rainbow aura

3 weeks ago from LA Times - Science

Perennially objectified actor Megan Fox details a few of her 'tons' of flaws in a new interview, including that she suffers from body dysmorphia.

CDC warns of a possible mpox rebound outbreak in summer

3 weeks ago from LA Times - Science

A sudden cluster of new cases of the virus formerly known as monkeypox is leading health officials to call for renewed vaccinations, warning of a potential rebound outbreak.

Researchers link another gene to Alzheimer's disease risk

2 years ago from UPI

A genetic variant in some people may be associated with mental decline that can't be explained by deposits of two proteins linked with Alzheimer's disease, researchers say.

U.S. Open golf 2020: Tee times, how to watch, betting favorites

2 years ago from UPI

Golfers are at Winged Foot Golf Club and ready to begin play in this week's U.S. Open from Thursday through Sunday in Mamaroneck, N.Y.

HHS declares public health emergency in Oregon due to wildfire smoke

2 years ago from UPI

The Department of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency in Oregon citing dangerous health conditions caused by smoke stemming from the wildfires burning in the western United...

As pandemic progressed, people's perceived risks went up

2 years ago from Science Daily

A recent study documents how personal risk assessment and protective behaviors are linked.

T cells take the lead in controlling SARS-CoV-2 and reducing COVID-19 disease severity

2 years ago from Science Daily

A multi-layered, virus-specific immune response is important for controlling SARS-CoV-2 during the acute phase of the infection and reducing COVID-19 disease severity, with the bulk of the evidence pointing to...

Trump rebukes CDC chief for his cautions on a coronavirus vaccine and masks

2 years ago from LA Times - Health

Concerns over a vaccine for COVID-19 dominated the 2020 race Wednesday, as Biden criticized Trump for politicizing science and Trump undermined his own advisors.

NCAA men's, women's college basketball seasons to start Nov. 25

2 years ago from UPI

The NCAA Division I Council announced Wednesday the 2020-21 men's and women's college basketball seasons can start Nov. 25.

Tennessee court orders DNA testing for death row inmate Pervis Payne

2 years ago from UPI

A Tennessee court on Wednesday ordered DNA testing on evidence defense lawyers say could prove a death row inmate's innocence.

How to build trust in a COVID vaccine

2 years ago from Harvard Science

COVID-weary Americans hanging on to the hope for a vaccine by year’s end and a quick return to pre-pandemic normality should get used to the idea that it could take some time...

Watch: Hawk rescued from front grille of car in Massachusetts

2 years ago from UPI

A red-tailed hawk is recovering from its injuries and will soon be released back into the wild after being rescued from the front grille of a car that struck the...

DMSO poses decomposition danger

2 years ago from C&EN

Acids produced by heating dimethyl sulfoxide can trigger a runaway reaction.

Adverse pregnancy outcomes raise heart disease risk by 25% in older women, study says

2 years ago from UPI

Women who experience adverse pregnancy outcomes ranging from high blood pressure to gestational diabetes have a more than 25% higher risk for heart disease later in life than those who...

How you can get a flu shot in Southern California

2 years ago from LA Times - Science

Yes, it's that time of year again. Here's how and where to get a flu shot in Los Angeles and around California.

How you can get a flu shot in Southern California

2 years ago from LA Times - Health

Yes, it's that time of year again. Here's how and where to get a flu shot in Los Angeles and around California.

Researchers ask: how sustainable is your toothbrush?

2 years ago from Science Daily

Researchers have examined the sustainability of different models of the most commonly used oral health product - the toothbrush - to ascertain which is best for the planet and associated...

Novel drug could be a powerful weapon in the fight against malaria and toxoplasmosis

2 years ago from Science Blog

Princeton researchers are making key contributions toward developing a promising new treatment for the widespread and devastating diseases toxoplasmosis and malaria. The Princeton scientists specialize in preparing the drug compound...

Epidemics and Pandemics Can Exacerbate Xenophobia, Bigotry

2 years ago from Science Blog

When viruses, parasites and other pathogens spread, humans and other animals tend to hunker down with immediate family and peer groups to avoid outsiders as much as possible. But could...

Researchers discover novel regulators of myelin repair and regeneration

2 years ago from Science Blog

Myelin, a type of glial cell, forms an insulating sheath that surrounds the nerves of the brain and the spinal cord and is critical for rapid and accurate transmission of...

Scientists uncover a novel approach to treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy

2 years ago from Science Daily

Scientists have shown that pharmacological (drug) correction of the content of extracellular vesicles released within dystrophic muscles can restore their ability to regenerate muscle and prevent muscle scarring. The study...

Potential COVID-19 drug azithromycin may increase risk for cardiac events

2 years ago from Science Daily

Azithromycin -- a commonly-prescribed antibiotic -- also is being investigated as a potential treatment for COVID-19. Researchers have found that azithromycin by itself is not associated with an increase in...

Epidemics and pandemics can exacerbate xenophobia, bigotry

2 years ago from Science Daily

Instincts developed to protect us from illnesses can generalize into avoidance of healthy individuals who simply look, speak or live differently.

COVID-19 may one day come and go like the flu, but we’re not there yet

2 years ago from PopSci

Researchers predict that, as more people recover from COVID-19 and develop immunity, variables like temperature and humidity may have a larger impact on the spread of the virus. (Pexels/)Since the novel coronavirus was...

It's tough to tell COVID-19 from smoke inhalation symptoms — and flu season's coming

2 years ago from LA Times - Science

All along the West Coast, health facilities are reporting an influx of patients with breathing problems. Is it smoke inhalation or symptoms of COVID-19?