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Unconventional T cells in severe COVID-19 patients could predict disease outcome
Researchers in France have discovered that patients suffering from severe COVID-19 show changes in a class of immune cells known as unconventional T cells. The study suggests that monitoring the...
Kids' 'green' time reduces adverse effects of 'screen' time on behavior, learning
More time spent outdoors -- and less in front of a screen -- leads to improved mental health in children and adolescents, according to an analysis of existing research published...
Does the COVID-19 cytokine storm exist?
Cytokines play a crucial role in the immune response. If this immune response is too strong, also known as 'cytokine storm', it can cause harm to the patient. Following the...
Post-COVID syndrome severely damages children's hearts
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) appears even after asymptomatic cases of COVID-19, a case review confirms, and in some children damages the heart to the extent that the children...
Your kid wants a dirt bike. Here’s what to buy them.
There are a lot of factors that go into determining which playbike is best for your kid. Take into consideration your child’s age, size, and skill level. (Kawasaki/)This story originally featured on Dirt...
Prolonged microgravity exposure doesn't cause loss of brain tissue, study says
New research suggests prolonged exposure to microgravity does cause parts of the brain to reorganize itself, but does not trigger neurodegeneration, the loss of brain tissue.
Blood breakdown product commandeers important enzyme
The hemoglobin in the red blood cells ensures that our body cells receive sufficient oxygen. When the blood pigment is broken down, 'heme' is produced, which in turn can influence...
COVID-19 may cause long-term heart problems in children, researchers say
Children who suffer heart damage caused by COVID-19 may need lifelong care and treatment, according to a review of existing research published Friday by EClinicalMedicine.
Meatpacking was already a dangerous job for California workers. The pandemic made it worse
The shutdown of the Foster Farms plant this week due to coronavirus deaths exposes lapses in one of the most dangerous workplace sectors.
Keel laid for future replenishment ship USNS Harvey Milk
The keel for the future USNS Harvey Milk, a fleet replenishment oiler ship, was laid at General Dynamics' NASSCO facility in San Diego.
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg: Proof shows there's no doubt Russia poisoned Alexei Navalny
The head of NATO said Friday the poison attack that sickened prominent Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is a "serious breach" of international law that demands a firm response.
Blood breakdown product commandeers important enzyme
The hemoglobin in the red blood cells ensures that our body cells receive sufficient oxygen. When the blood pigment is broken down, heme is produced, which in turn can influence...
Number of COVID-19 cases linked to Gatineau restaurant swells
About 15 staff and customers of Shaker Cuisine & Mixologie in Gatineau, Que., have now tested positive for COVID-19, according to health officials.
Asthma may not boost risk for severe COVID-19, study says
New research may have people with asthma breathing a little easier: Doctors found the airway disease doesn't raise the risk of being hospitalized due to COVID-19.
A new way to make bacteria more sensitive to antibiotics
Researchers from the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore, have discovered a new way to reverse antibiotic resistance in some bacteria using hydrogen sulfide...
Plexiglass Alone Can’t Protect Against Aerosolized Virus
In settings where personal protective equipment (PPE) is in short supply, inserting a breathing tube down a patient’s throat poses a major risk of SARS-CoV-2 exposure for doctors and nurses...
Common class of drugs linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease
A team of scientists, led by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, report that a class of drugs used for a broad array of conditions, from...
Scalp scrubs that banish scaly patches and build-up
Keep it clean. (Element5 Digital via Unsplash/)If you’ve treated yourself to a scalp scrub lately, then you know how thoroughly rejuvenating the small luxury can be; and if you haven’t, welcome. Scalp scrubs...
The best first aid kits for staying safe and prepared
Always be prepared. (Payam Tahery via Unsplash/)Whether you’re on an adventurous hiking trip or enjoying a low-key hang with the family, first aid kits are a key accessory for taking care of unexpected...
Even 'social smokers' up their odds of death from lung disease
Even light smokers are much more likely to die of lung disease or lung cancer than nonsmokers, a new study warns.
Early data on Russian COVID-19 vaccine published in The Lancet for peer review
Critical data for the COVID-19 vaccine announced by Russia last month were published Friday in a major medical journal for scientific review, a key step in the approval process.
Antidepressant use rising in U.S., mostly in women, CDC says
Nearly 18% of all adult women in the United States used antidepressants between 2015 and 2018, compared to just over 8% of men, according to data released by the Centers...
Children can have COVID-19 antibodies and virus in their system simultaneously
With many questions remaining around how children spread COVID-19, researchers set out to improve the understanding of how long it takes pediatric patients with the virus to clear it from...
Innovative biocontainment unit shows promise to protect healthcare workers
The U.S. Army partnered with the University of Pittsburg Medical Center to create a biocontainment unit that could help healthcare workers caring for COVID-19 patients.
Vitamin D deficiency may raise risk of getting COVID-19, study finds
In a retrospective study of patients tested for COVID-19, researchers found an association between vitamin D deficiency and the likelihood of becoming infected with the coronavirus.
Cell division: Cleaning the nucleus without detergents
Researchers have uncovered how cells remove unwanted components from the nucleus following mitosis.
Uncovering the genetics behind heart attacks that surprise young, healthy women
New genetic research finds spontaneous coronary artery dissection, or SCAD, heart attacks may be more similar to different diseases than to other heart attacks.
Researchers identify nanobody that may prevent COVID-19 infection
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have identified a small neutralizing antibody, a so-called nanobody, that has the capacity to block SARS-CoV-2 from entering human cells. The researchers believe this...