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As Brazil's wetlands burn, rain is 'only hope'
Lieutenant Silva's face is grim as he watches his firefighters try—and fail—to control one of the thousands of wildfires ravaging Brazil's Pantanal, the world's biggest tropical wetlands.
Young Canadians spreading COVID-19 in all kinds of ways
There's lots of blame directed at big parties, but younger Canadians may also be fuelling the spread of COVID-19 in far more mundane ways — from family gatherings to cottage...
Some psoriasis meds may also help prevent heart disease
Biologic therapy for the skin condition psoriasis may reduce patients' risk of heart disease, new research suggests.
Many MS patients struggle with finances, forgo treatments
More than three-quarters of Americans with multiple sclerosis experience financial difficulties that often prevent them from getting treatment, new research claims.
William Gates Sr., father of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, dies at 94
William Gates Sr., the father of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, died on Monday, his son announced. He was 94 years old.
Study connects hormones we're born with to lifetime risk for immunological diseases
Differences in biological sex can dictate lifelong disease patterns, says a new study by Michigan State University researchers that links connections between specific hormones present before and after birth with...
Veteran WR Mohamed Sanu agrees to 1-year deal with 49ers
Veteran wide receiver Mohamed Sanu is signing a one-year contract with the 49ers to reunite with head coach Kyle Shanahan in San Francisco.
Backup driver charged in fatal autonomous Uber vehicle crash
A backup driver has been charged with negligent homicide following a 2018 crash that killed a 49-year-old woman in a Phoenix suburb. The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board found the...
Pittsburgh Steelers RT Zach Banner to undergo season-ending knee surgery
Pittsburgh Steelers starting right tackle Zach Banner will undergo knee surgery and miss the remainder of the 2020 season.
Toronto Raptors sign coach Nick Nurse to multiyear extension
The Toronto Raptors have signed Nick Nurse, the reigning NBA Coach of the Year, to a multiyear contract extension.
Google search data can help pinpoint COVID-19 hotspots before they flare up
One team from Massachusetts General Hospital considered whether Google searches for GI issues might be a way to spot COVID-19 hotspots early. (Pixabay/)While watching yourself and loved ones for symptoms of COVID-19, you...
Small study supports donor plasma therapy for severe COVID-19
Using the donated blood plasma of COVID-19 survivors to treat patients in the throes of severe coronavirus illness has met with some controversy. But a small new study suggests it...
Scientists develop mathematical index to distinguish healthy microbiome from diseased
What causes some people to develop chronic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, cancer and metabolic syndrome while others stay healthy? A major clue could be found in their gut microbiome...
A new approach to understanding the biology of wound healing
Researchers use discarded wound dressings as a novel and non-invasive way to study the mechanisms that promote healing.
Pressure mounts on Health Canada to approve rapid COVID testing devices
With a sudden spike in cases prompting more people to get tested, Canadians are coping with hours-long lineups at COVID-19 testing centres across the country — and some medical experts are calling on Health Canada...
CDC: 75% of youths who died from COVID-19 had underlying health conditions
Three out of four young people who died from COVID-19 in the United States had underlying health conditions, according to data released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and...
Hostility may predispose you to a second heart attack
An angry outlook may make you vulnerable to a second heart attack, a new study found.
Key role of immune cells in brain infection
Researchers have identified the specific type of immune cell that induces brain inflammation in herpes simplex virus (HSV) encephalitis. Crucially, they have also determined the signalling protein that calls this...
'Certified young person' Paul Rudd is begging you to wear a mask, fam
"We gotta yeet this virus," the famously ageless Paul Rudd says in a hilariously cringeworthy PSA encouraging Americans to wear masks to combat COVID-19.
Alexei Navalny posts photo to Instagram from Germany hospital
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is conscious and appears to be recovering at a hospital in Germany.
Doctors get plenty of advice on starting treatment; this could help them know when to stop
Decades of effort have improved the chances that patients will get the scans, routine tests and medicines that can do them the most good - and avoid the ones that...
More than one-third of U.S. pediatricians dismiss families for vaccine refusal, study shows
More than one-third of all U.S. pediatricians dismiss families from their practices when parents refuse to vaccinate their children, according to the findings of a survey published Tuesday by JAMA.
To repair a damaged heart, three cells are better than one
CardioClusters use three types of cells to reduce scar tissue and improve function by integrating into and persisting within damaged heart tissue.
Tiny protein motor fuels bacterial movement
There are billions of bacteria around us and in our bodies, most of which are harmless or even helpful. But some bacteria such as E. coli and salmonella can cause...
Study: Air pollution increases stroke risk in people with AFib
Exposure to high levels of air pollution can increase the risk for stroke in people with atrial fibrillation by more than 20%, a study published Tuesday by JAMA Network Open...
Even exercise may not ease pandemic-linked stress
Exercise is often recommended to combat stress and anxiety. But it might not be the solution to your pandemic-related worries, new research indicates.
Watch live: UAE, Israel normalize relations in White House ceremony
The United Arab Emirates and Israel will sign the historic Abraham Accord normalizing diplomatic relations, agreed to last month, at a White House ceremony on Tuesday.
Researchers use soy to improve bone cancer treatment
Researchers showed that the slow release of soy-based chemical compounds from a 3D-printed bone-like scaffold resulted in a reduction in bone cancer cells while building up healthy cells and reducing...