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Why flat-faced dogs remain popular despite health problems
Owners of bulldogs, French bulldogs and pugs are highly likely to want to own their breed again in the future, and to recommend their breed to other owners, according to...
Spit in a tube to diagnose heart attack
A saliva test could fast track heart attack diagnosis, according to preliminary research. The innovative technique requires patients to spit into a tube and provides results in 10 minutes, compared...
Look: Sarah Harding shares breast cancer diagnosis
Sarah Harding said she's undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer that has spread to other parts of her body.
Ontario sees 88 new COVID-19 cases, mostly in Toronto, Peel and Ottawa
As has been the predominant trends in recent days, the majority of newly confirmed infections of the novel coronavirus are concentrated in three public health units, namely Toronto, Peel and...
Measles outbreaks in Niger linked to rainfall and temperature, study finds
Rainfall and temperature drive agricultural activity, which, in turn, influences patterns of measles outbreaks in the West African nation of Niger, according to researchers. The findings may be useful for...
Obesity linked with higher risk for COVID-19 complications
From COVID-19 risk to recovery, the odds are stacked against those with obesity, and a new study raises concerns about the impact of obesity on the effectiveness of a future...
Rascal Flatts to perform at iHeartRadio Labor Day concert
Rascal Flatts is set to perform live at the iHeartRadio Labor Day concert, iHeartMedia announced on Wednesday.
Novel alkaline hydrogel advances skin wound care
Effective wound care requires the maintenance of optimal conditions for skin and tissue regeneration. Hydrogels provide many of these conditions, but not an alkaline environment. Now, in a breakthrough study,...
Link between cognitive impairment and worse prognosis in heart failure patients
Despite new treatments such as modern medicines and defibrillators, the mortality rate with heart failure is still high and the prognosis worse than for certain cancers. A new study now...
Unique HIV reservoirs in elite controllers
Unlike ART-treated individuals, elite controllers' viral reservoirs appear to be incapable of being reactivated. This likely helps the elite controllers maintain spontaneous, drug-free control of HIV.
Study: Masks can block 99.9% of respiratory droplets from speech, coughs
New research shows a face covering can block 99.9% of respiratory droplets when a person speaks or coughs, significantly lowering the risk of coronavirus transmission.
Seizures during menstrual cycle linked to drug-resistant epilepsy
More frequent seizures during the menstrual cycle in women with genetic generalized epilepsy have been linked for the first time to drug-resistant epilepsy, when anti-seizure medications don't work, according to...
Toxin exposure at work increases heart trouble risk for Hispanic Americans, study says
Hispanic American adults exposed to smoke from burning wood, vehicle exhaust, pesticides or metals at work are more likely to have abnormalities of the heart structure function, a study published...
Serena Williams cites fatigue after upset loss to Maria Sakkari
Twenty-three time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams cited complacency and fatigue after she took a three-set upset loss to Maria Sakkari in the round of 16 at the Western &...
How L.A. doctors plan to include more people of color in COVID-19 vaccine trial
Doctors at Harbor-UCLA are participating in a COVID-19 vaccine trial, and they're aiming to recruit people of color and members of other high-risk groups.
How L.A. doctors plan to include more people of color in COVID-19 vaccine trial
Doctors at Harbor-UCLA are participating in a COVID-19 vaccine trial, and they're aiming to recruit people of color and members of other high-risk groups.
N.S. not doing enough to help impoverished families feed their kids, says expert
A food insecurity expert says the Nova Scotia government needs to do more to ensure families living in poverty can afford to feed their babies.
Lingering symptoms among COVID-19 'long-haulers' remain a mystery
Chandra Pasma's family contracted presumed cases of the illness in March, but they continue to experience symptoms. Researchers are trying to figure out why.
Hip fracture risk linked to nanoscale bone inflexibility
New research has highlighted a preventative treatment gap in patients prone to bone fractures who are otherwise healthy.
Depressed or anxious teens risk heart attacks in middle age
Depression or anxiety in adolescence is linked with a 20% greater likelihood of having a heart attack mid-life, according to new research.
Pollution exposure at work may be associated with heart abnormalities among Latinx community
Hispanic/Latinx adults exposed to burning wood, vehicle exhaust, pesticides or metals while at work may have abnormal heart structure and function. The longer workers are exposed at their jobs, the...
Helping endangered koalas' health—and potentially humans' too
Did you hear the story of a koala that came into a hospital with chlamydia?
Full text: Melania Trump's speech to the RNC
First lady Melania Trump addressed the Republican National Convention on Tuesday. Read the full transcript of her speech from the White House Rose Garden.
U.S. again sees fewer than 40K new COVID-19 cases, but deaths triple
The United States again saw fewer than 40,000 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday but new deaths rose dramatically, according to data Wednesday from Johns Hopkins University.
White Sox ace Lucas Giolito throws first no-hitter of 2020 vs. Pirates
Chicago White Sox ace Lucas Giolito had 13 strikeouts and walked just one batter to pitch the first no-hitter of the 2020 season in a win over the Pittsburgh Pirates...
Transistor fabrication onto curved surface means a sharp turn toward better diabetes therapy
Transparent transistors fabricated onto the sharp curves of a tiny glass tube are paving the way toward a therapeutic advance for the nearly 10 percent of the U.S. population who...
Watch: The Avett Brothers perform 'Victory' on 'Kimmel'
The Avett Brothers performed their song "Victory" while appearing on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," which was guest hosted by David Spade.
Antonio Banderas announces recovery from COVID-19: 'I am cured'
Antonio Banderas announced on Twitter that he no longer has COVID-19.